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Welcome to Wildlife Foxton Trust |
Education By Example
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Term 3 2023 Opening Hours Monday 10am-3.00pm Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 10am-3:00pm Thursday 10am-3:00pm Friday 10am-300pm Saturday 11am-3.30pm Sunday 11am-3:30pm * Last tour entry 45 minutes prior to closing but native plant sales right up to closing time. * If travelling some distance to visit please check out our Facebook page incase we've had to close as we are volunteer based. |
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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 the answers on one of our tours!
We host tours on 'an arrival' basis for visitors. We also take bookings for schools and other groups, including seniors with at least one week's notice. We also lead other education programmes at the Manawatū Estuary. Public tours cost $5.50 per adult, $3.50 per child or $18 for a family/group (an adult with up to 5 children), gold card $4.50. EFTPOS onsite. For more information or bookings please contact us at: info@wildlifefoxton.nz
We host tours on 'an arrival' basis for visitors. We also take bookings for schools and other groups, including seniors with at least one week's notice. We also lead other education programmes at the Manawatū Estuary. Public tours cost $5.50 per adult, $3.50 per child or $18 for a family/group (an adult with up to 5 children), gold card $4.50. EFTPOS onsite. For more information or bookings please contact us at: info@wildlifefoxton.nz
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.
Stay in the Loop
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Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram! (@wildlifefoxton)
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram! (@wildlifefoxton)
We Welcome Your Feedback!
Wildlife Foxton Trust is on Facebook, Google and Tripadvisor- if you've joined us for a tour please leave us your feedback.
Our Supporters
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The Wildlife Foxton Trust relies on the support of our volunteers and sponsors. Thank you to these local organizations.
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