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Cafe & Main Entrance Redevelopment

Our existing infrastructure is more than twenty years old, and we have now outgrown it.  So, the time has come to future-proof Staglands for the next generation.  

We are excited to share more details about our planned Cafe & Main Entrance redevelopment with you…


LATEST UPDATE W/C 10 FEB:

* NEW CAFE NOW OPEN
* Construction of new entrance building is underway.
* Temporary Ticket Office operating.
* Temporary exit operating - please follow 'Temporary Exit' signage.

It is anticipated all work will take approximately six months to complete, during which time there will be some disruption for our visitors.

We will aim to minimize this as much as possible to ensure visitors still enjoy their time at Staglands.

Stage 1: Starting in September - NOW COMPLETED

Our cafe has been significantly extended, with the follow work completed.

• Increased seating inside for visitors.
• Expansive new deck leading to re-landscaped area in front of the café (landscaping still being completed).
• Completely remodeled kitchen and serving area.

Stage 2: Now underway...

We are constructing an expansive new entrance building with impressive 250 x 250 posts and trusses framing the entrance which has been designed to be reminiscent of a historic woolshed. This will house:

• A reception desk with membership and ticketing areas
• New Staglands visitor shop
• Staff office

Impact on our visitors…

• Temporary Ticket Office will operate – please follow signage.
• Some paths will be closed – please follow signage.

We very much look forward to sharing our new facilities with you in 2025.

Thank you for your understanding whilst we undertake this work.

A wonderful, refreshing animal park that encourages interaction with and respect for the animals, not just staring at them through cages. Guests are encouraged to walk amongst the animals, approach them if they are willing, feed them and generally spend time amongst them. Beautifully landscaped and organized in a clean but not "Disney-esque" way. Kids who love animals but don't get a chance to interact with them will love this place, as did ours. Please don't let this place change. An hour sitting high on the hill amongst the deer, sheep and goats was just wonderful.

Toby Phipps

First time visiting Staglands. I was absolutely in awe. With the sun shinning brightly, and the sound of peakocks shrieking amongst the back drop I felt blessed. So many wondering walkways to follow, waterfalls cascading and bridges to either cross or have a dab at keeping your balance as you jump up and down. You will definitely want to return, perhaps with picnic basket as I will be doing next time.

Jipsy Jade Lacey

Staglands Wildlife Reserve is an absolute gem! We had an amazing time feeding and interacting with the friendly animals

Arnett Thambi

Staglands is a fantastic destination for animal lovers.

There are so many cute and quirky friends you get to meet up close. Great photo opportunities for photographers of any calibre!

The tractor ride is a fun time for the whole family.

The cafe serves very tasty kai, with plenty of options for people with different dietary needs.

Danielle Peck

Such a cool experience! Love this place! Better than Wellington zoo in my opinion and my family of 6 all agree. The wildlife is treated well and genuinely cared for. The interactive experience is amazing and the surroundings and overall design/layout and feel of this reserve is outstanding.

Hayden Gear

Omg what a hidden gem! we had an absolutely amazing day. We had lunch in the cafe which was beautiful and sat next to the warm fire because it wasn't a warm day but beautifully sunny. The animal experiences were just perfect. The grounds were beautifully kept. What an amazing place. Thank you so much. We absolutely loved everything about Staglands.

Rochelle Smith

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