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Staglands Wildlife Philosophy
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Staglands Wildlife Reserve was established by John Simister in 1972 in the beautiful Akatarawa Valley near Wellington.
If you’re interested in conservation, click here to read more about how the Staglands works with the Department of Conservation and other organisations to help protect out natural heritage. We have created a sanctuary for the birds and animals and invite you to share it with us
The wildlife park provides a great family activity close to Wellington and is a relaxing alternative to the Wellington Zoo!
A word from John Simister, owner of Staglands…
"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.
Native animals, birds and plants need our help. Many are unlikely to survive without our willingness to provide huge ongoing funding in the form of donations, taxes and physical effort. That willingness to provide help, I believe, is more likely if an interest has been kindled by an enjoyable, first-hand experience, as can be obtained at Staglands."
John Simister.
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