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Welcome to Wildlife Foxton Trust |
Education By Example
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce our centre in Foxton is now closed permanently. At this time the Trustees of the Wildlife Foxton Trust would like to take this opportunity to thank all our supporters, volunteers, and the community for all your support over the years and your enthusiasm to getting the centre up to the standard where all our visitors were treated to our amazing native geckos and our exotic array of animals. We could not have carried on so long without you all. It has been an amazing time talking with many of you, especially our tamariki from the many schools who visited our centre. We hope this is not the end for Wildlife Foxton Trust as we look to the future with the hope to relocate and changing our focus. |
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Who We Are
Wildlife Foxton Trust is a registered charity (CC51211) which focuses on environmental education about New Zealand's Forgotten Fauna. These are the animals which are left out of the media campaigns, the creatures that aren't feathery and cute.
New Zealand reptiles, Native Fish and invertebrates are all weird and wonderful animals which have never been given a proper voice in New Zealand's conservation fight. We also provide close up education on exotic species and those which pose a threat to New Zealand's most vulnerable animals. |
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Who You'll Meet
We are home to native New Zealand geckos and skinks as well as exotic reptiles from Australia and as far away as India. You can meet Lucy and Nel the cockatoos and some amazing invertebrates. You'll see native freshwater fish as well as Aotearoa's smallest introduced frogs.
We'd love to share advice about attracting native reptiles into your own garden and can loan predator traps to keep your backyard pest free.
We'd love to share advice about attracting native reptiles into your own garden and can loan predator traps to keep your backyard pest free.
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Why do geckos eat their skin? How smart is a cockatoo? How long can a hibernating turtle sleep for? And what is the difference between a gecko and a skink? Find out lots more when you visit!
We are open for on 'an arrival' basis for visitors with roving animal carers and educators to answer questions. We also take tour bookings for schools and other groups, including seniors with preferably two week's notice (at a discounted rate. We also lead other education programmes at the Manawatū Estuary. Entrance costs $6.50 per adult, $4.50 per child or $22.00 for a family group (must contain at least one child), adult group (up to six) $30.00, gold card $5.50. EFTPOS onsite. For more information on bookings please contact us at: [email protected]
We are open for on 'an arrival' basis for visitors with roving animal carers and educators to answer questions. We also take tour bookings for schools and other groups, including seniors with preferably two week's notice (at a discounted rate. We also lead other education programmes at the Manawatū Estuary. Entrance costs $6.50 per adult, $4.50 per child or $22.00 for a family group (must contain at least one child), adult group (up to six) $30.00, gold card $5.50. EFTPOS onsite. For more information on bookings please contact us at: [email protected]
Native Plants For Sale
Including New Zealand plants in your garden supports native species from birds to beetles. Aotearoa's freshwater fish love them as well! We sell a range of native plants starting from just $8 each or 10 for $70.00. Visit us or give us a call to find out what's in stock and for planting advice.
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Our Supporters
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The Wildlife Foxton Trust relies on the support of our volunteers and sponsors. Thank you to Foxton Promotions, Levin Charitable Trust, Target Development, Page Trust and these local organizations:.
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