Little Penguin Encounter
45 min
About this activity
Visit: National Aquarium of New Zealand, Marine Parade, Napier 4110 New Zealand
In this exciting, up close encounter, you will help feed the penguins their breakfast or lunch depending on your tour option.
Little Penguins (or Fairy Penguins) are native to New Zealand and are often seen in our surrounding coastal areas.
The Little Penguin is the smallest of the penguin species, weighing in at around 1 kilogram in weight and approx. 30cm in height.
Once you have finished your encounter you are free to make your way around the rest of the Aquarium at your leisure.
Penguin encounters are run twice daily, at 9.00am and 1.00pm (excludes Christmas Day). Once you have made your booking, you will be contacted by the National Aquarium team to confirm you preferred time slot.
On the day of your encounter, please report to the Aquarium reception at least 10 minutes before your encounter.
Covered shoes must be worn and participants will be required to sign a waiver upon arrival.
Maximum number 4 people.
Minimum age is 6 years old and at least 1 paying adult must be included.
In this exciting, up close encounter, you will help feed the penguins their breakfast or lunch depending on your tour option.
Little Penguins (or Fairy Penguins) are native to New Zealand and are often seen in our surrounding coastal areas.
The Little Penguin is the smallest of the penguin species, weighing in at around 1 kilogram in weight and approx. 30cm in height.
Once you have finished your encounter you are free to make your way around the rest of the Aquarium at your leisure.
Penguin encounters are run twice daily, at 9.00am and 1.00pm (excludes Christmas Day). Once you have made your booking, you will be contacted by the National Aquarium team to confirm you preferred time slot.
On the day of your encounter, please report to the Aquarium reception at least 10 minutes before your encounter.
Covered shoes must be worn and participants will be required to sign a waiver upon arrival.
Maximum number 4 people.
Minimum age is 6 years old and at least 1 paying adult must be included.
Included
- Aquarium admission
- Entry/Admission - National Aquarium of New Zealand
Not included
- Children between 6 and 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by a paying adult
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Anyone experiencing vomiting, nausea or diarrhoea within 48 hours of the encounter date will not be able to participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
75%
Original
55%
Cultural
25%
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