3rd February 2026 OranaOrana Wildlife Park has euthanased three elderly lions following months of age-related decline, citing animal welfare considerations.
1st December 2025 Orana / Zoos“We want more of locals, we want more of our domestic market. And of course, we want more of international visitors as well,” CEO Rachel Haydon says.
19th November 2025 Conservation / OranaOrana Wildlife Park in Christchurch has become the first place in New Zealand to host National Geographic’s The Greatest Wildlife Photographs Exhibition.
27th August 2025 MPI / OranaA giraffe and a zebra foal have died at Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch.
11th August 2025 Orana / ZAAThe Christchurch attraction says it can start planning for the future now it has met most of the ZAA’s requirements.
8th August 2025 Orana / ZAAOrana Wildlife Park has met all Zoo and Aquarium Association requirements, following a scheduled six-month review.
11th April 2025 OranaTwo young zebra are ready to receive visitors at Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch.
3rd March 2025 Orana / ZAAThe National Aquarium of NZ’s director, Rachel Haydon, will take the reins at the park after a difficult six months for the Christchurch attraction.
3rd December 2024 Orana / WorkSafeWorkSafe New Zealand has lifted the improvement notice it issued to Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Trust after viewing “written proof” and says it will visit again next year.
14th November 2024 MPI / Orana / ZAALynn Anderson is to leave the Christchurch attraction by the end of the year.
5th August 2024 Brand / OranaOrana Wildlife Park is worried about its reputation following serious animal welfare, staffing and vehicle safety allegations from current and former staff aired on 1News, but a marketing expert has some advice.
25th July 2024 Orana / ZAAThe attraction rejects allegations of poor animal welfare and says it is looking forward to an industry investigation of its operations.
