School Holidays

The wildest way to spend the school holidays is Orana's holiday programme! Your wildlife warrior will enjoy a hands-on day of animal activities, learning, behind-the-scenes access fun. No two days are the same, every day is a new adventure. Bookings for our holiday programmes will open approximately one month prior to each school holidays.

Safari Day

Grab your hat’s, explorers, today you’ll journey across Christchurch’s own savannah, meeting some of our tallest and most impressive animals. Discover what helps them thrive, through fun hands-on activities. We’ll explore what makes a good animal home, learn about animal behaviours, create enrichment, ride the shuttle like real field researchers, and even hand‑feed our giraffe. Perfect for curious kids who love animals and adventure!

Natives Day

Today our clever Kiwi kids will be exploring the amazing wildlife of Aotearoa through hands‑on, curiosity‑driven activities! Kids will go behind the scenes with our natives team, discovering what makes our unique birds and reptiles so special. They’ll work on a conservation project, explore the hidden world of our kiwi, learn how kea use their beak and claws like tools and design enrichment to challenge them. It’s a hands‑on day packed with science, creativity, and discovery!

Wild World Day

Join us for a fun-filled day discovering animals from around the World, in this unforgettable junior wildlife ranger experience. Start the day waking the farmyard animals up and feeding them breakfast. Head behind the scenes to visit the creepy crawlies of the bug room. It’s an exciting hands-on day of learning, adventure, and unforgettable wildlife.

Primate Day

Our junior primate researchers will swing into a day focused on some of the most intelligent animals in the Park! Observing different primate species in action, create enrichment for the lemurs and delivering it to their island. Learn how primates communicate and problem‑solve. Expect laughter, creativity, and plenty of movement!