See kiwi up close at the Ōtorohanga Kiwi House and enjoy daily keeper talks: Kiwi 10:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm; Kea/Kākā 11am; Kākāriki 12pm; Longfin Eels 2:30pm. Every visit supports native wildlife conservation. Ōtorohanga Kiwi House – New Zealand’s best place to see kiwi up close. Discover New Zealand’s most personal wildlife experience at the Ōtorohanga Kiwi House – where conservation comes alive. Located in the heart of the North Island, we offer kiwi viewing in purpose-built nocturnal enclosures, alongside rare native birds, tuatara, and giant wētā. Learn from passionate keepers, explore lush aviaries, and experience the spirit of Aotearoa through close encounters with iconic and endangered wildlife. Open every day, year-round, with daily talks and feedings. Your visit directly supports vital conservation work for New Zealand’s unique species. Come face-to-face with the wild heart of Aotearoa – and find your 100% in Waitomo. Business hours: 9am - 5pm Daily (except December 25th), with last admission at 4.15pm. Months of operation: All months of the year