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March 2008

Twilight Opening Hours

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 1 February – 24 March 2008.
Also Waitangi Day (6 Feb) and Valentines Day (14 Feb). Last admissions 7pm

Enjoy the magic of twilight in the Sanctuary and enjoy mainland New Zealand's most complete dusk chorus. (More...)

Stepping Out at the Sanctuary

1-31 March

Discover some of the Sanctuary's hidden gems on four new self-guided walks being promoted as part of Wellington City Council's 'Stepping Out’ programme. (More...)

Photo © Karori Sanctuary

Children's Day - Kids get in for FREE!

Sunday 2 March. 10am-8pm (last admissions 7pm)

Kids get in for free today! This year’s theme is new experiences, so make sure you check out the new Gecko Display, Floating Walkway and Viewing Tower as well as checking into old favourites like the Weta Hotels and old Gold Mine! Pick up an Activity Pack from the Visitor Centre. Children must be 16 or under, and accompanied by an adult.

Volunteer Guides and Hosts Needed!

Applications close Friday March 7

Volunteering as a Host or Guide is one of the most rewarding ways to get involved with the Sanctuary. These are frontline roles, working directly with people to ensure they get the most out of their visit. (More...)

Photo © Karori Sanctuary

Walk the Botanical Trail

Saturday 8, Sunday 9, & Saturday 15 March

Join members of the Wellington Botanical Society on guided walk along the Sanctuary’s new Botanical Trail, which has been designed by Society members. These will be a fantastic introduction to the flora of the New Zealand bush. Walks leave from the Visitor Centre at 11am and last approximately 1.5 hours. Cost: $25 ($20 for Sanctuary and Botanical Society Members). Places are limited.

FREE Seminar for members!

Wednesday 26 March 7.30pm – 9pm

As the hugely-successful Operation Nest Egg prepares to welcome the arrival of its 1000th kiwi hatchling, kiwi expert Hugh Robertson, Co-ordinator (Research & Monitoring) of DoC’s Kiwi Recovery Programme, discusses the future of New Zealand’s most iconic animal.

Hugh was closely involved in the transfer of little spotted kiwi into the Sanctuary in 2000. His many research initiatives include: assessing the status of the Little Spotted Kiwi on Kapiti and other islands; measuring the impact of pest control operations on kiwi; and establishing a new kiwi taxonomy. Hugh is also responsible for national kiwi monitoring data, which includes populations of banded birds, and helping with the management and analysis of the Bank of New Zealand Save the Kiwi’s Operation Nest Egg programme.

When:	7.30pm – 9pm on Wednesday 26 March
Where:	LT4, Victoria University Karori Campus (formerly the College of Education). Enter via Campbell Street.
Cost:	Free for sanctuary Members. Friends welcome to attend for a gold coin donation.
Bookings:	Call 04 920 9200 or email rsvp@sanctuary.org.nz by Thursday 20 March if you would like to attend.

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