Staglands Wildlife Reserve

"It is my belief that an enormously rewarding and lifelong appreciation of wildlife, can be kindled by a brief, intense encounter with an animal or a bird Ideally this will be in the wilds of our beautiful bush, maybe on a farm or even at home with grandma's budgie. Few children or adults have such an opportunity nowadays.

Staglands is my attempt to provide that encounter in an environment that is as good as I can possibly make it.”

John Simister

In 1972 John Sinister took the initiative, almost single handedly, to establish the Staglands Wildlife Reserve near Wellington. The park started off with a few ragged enclosures and a vision to promote conservation of wildlife in the region. From the time of its establishment the park till date the park has witnessed sea change in the infrastructure and many exciting features have been added. The park punctuates the essence of a blend of nature and human relationship in total freedom. The theme of the park instills a feel of oneness to every visitor. Come and experience the varied flora and the fauna world at Staglands Wildlife Reserve.

Staglands is considered to be a one man army product with his passion to experience the nature at its best. The 10 hectare long park features the ultimate experience of wildlife with a difference. The land features natural bodies like streams, ponds, hills and gullies; created and developed over the years, portrays a strong emphasis on water in the area.. A special zone in the reserve called the old bush settlement gives the visitors an insight into the life of the early settlers of New Zealand.

Staglands offers many Captive Breeding Programs of th selected birds. These includes:

  -  Blue Duck
  -  Brown Teal
  -  Bush Falcon
  -  Kea
  -  North Island Kaka

Other Birds at Stagland

  -  Silver Pheasant
  -  Zebra Finch
  -  Ring Necked Parakeet
  -  Ringneck Dove
  -  Lady Amherst
  -  Rainbow Lorikeet
  -  Golden Pheasant
  -  Java sparrow
  -  Cockatiel
  -  Corella
  -  Budgerigars
  -  Californian Quail
  -  Archangel pigeon

The Animal family at the reserve contains

  -  Fallow Deer
  -  Kune Kune Pig
  -  Auckland Island Pigs
  -  Ben the Clydesdale

Come and enjoy the very best of nature at the Staglands Wildlife Reserve!

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