Wilderness Woodend is a wildlife park at 42 Jelfs Rd in Woodend, Waimakariri, rated 4.9 on Google from 44 reviews. Reviews often mention the ostriches, parrots, geese and the chance to feed the emus.
The website describes exotic birds, reptiles and animal encounters, with the park and shop open Wednesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm. The shop sells bird seed, bird treats, parrot toys and reptile supplies, and the website names Arcadia and Habistat products as ones it distributes in New Zealand. One reviewer notes there is no public bus to the gate and a long walk from the road, so it is worth checking how you will get there.
For families and bird lovers in Woodend who want to see birds and animals up close, this park is a good place to visit on one of its open days.