Zoological Gardens - Frankton
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based on 8 reviews
Contact Zoological Gardens
| Address : | Zoological Gardens 100 Riverside Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand |
| Postal code : | 9300 |
| Website : | http://zoological-gardens.jany.io/ |
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vincent rawle on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Nice place. Mostly birds. It would be more accurately called an animal sanctuary than a zoological garden. Nice for kids especially.
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Melanie Brigden on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We enjoyed two hours here with the lovely owner Rachel, particularly enjoying how, when she could easily be retired she is busy teaching young people practical everyday conservation of land, trees, animals /birds / fish and growing most of their vegetables. Its not exotic thank goodness, but it's heartwarming and genuine and the birds and rabbits that are caged are clean and clearly loved.
For all the rat race of queenstown this is the antidote.
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Jacinda Turnbull on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a quaint little rescue farm. Actually, it's not that little. We just happened upon the private zoo when we saw the yellow road sign that read "Zoological Gardens" on our way up the Remarkables this week. On our way back we followed Google Maps to the farm and were met by Rachel who took our family of four on a guided tour (A $15 fee for adults - kids are free—it's low-tech here, so cash only) and showed us all the work she does with rescue animals. We could tell she's passionate about her ecosystem. Our 8 year old was enthralled by the hands-on experience feeding the ducks (and ducklings) and one of the peacocks gently took a morsel of carrot right out of her hand. As well as rescuing dear little hedgehogs and starting up bumblebee colonies, Rachel takes in ducks of all shapes and sizes, exotic birds and bunnies. Peacocks roam free as well as impressive roosters. 3 ponies came to us as we called them from the fenceline and enjoyed a scratch and tickle (as well as a bunch of carrots Rachel gave us to feed them). The tour lasted about an hour so great value for money. She's never seen any of the Google reviews, because she doesn't have a computer. Come with cash and a sunhat and you'll be in for a treat.
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Abhijeet Kale on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The scenic reserve is also has Zoological garden within which doesn't allow dogs for a very obvious reason but outside of that has beautiful bike track. Highly recommended place for small kids if they want to experience close contact with Peacocks, they have about 5 to 6 of them. SO beautiful
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TAROT ZAMM on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Worth the visit especially in the summer. Rachel gives a great tour especially with the history of the place and other interesting stories about the animals there. I ❤️ the peacocks.
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Erica C on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Unfortunately was closed when we arrived around 12pm. Got to see two beautiful peacocks and a few other animals behind fences~☆ Wanted to come visit before it apparently closes down. Hoping to visit and try again as it looks beautiful ?
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Namodh Edirisinghe on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Much better experience than a zoo. The best place to go if you want to experience nature and learn more about it; rather than just seeing a tiger in an enclosure and going “wow”. The one-on-one experience with the owner teaches a whole lot of new things. Totally worth the low price. Would love to go again.
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Ciara Mullally on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ My toddler and I loved it. The lady was very nice and accommodating. She walked around with us and let us take as much time as a toddler needs to explore. Would Def recommend.
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