It is our privilege to protect these kiwi, providing them a safe and comfortable environment, just as we provide our guests every night. During the 3-4 months stay at the crèche, they are given a burrow in a safe enclosure and learn to forage for food until they are large enough to defend themselves and be released into the wild. By opting out of having your room serviced for a single night, helps us conserve water and energy resources which we can then redirect into feeding a kiwi with Save the Kiwi.

Wildbase Recovery

Wildbase Recovery is an innovative and inspiring wildlife rehabilitation facility located in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Operated by Massey University's Wildbase Hospital, this state-of-the-art center is dedicated to the rehabilitation and conservation of native New Zealand wildlife. Wildbase Recovery provides specialized care and medical attention to injured and sick animals, with a primary focus on treating native birds, including endangered species like the kiwi and kākāpō. The facility boasts spacious aviaries and enclosures that mimic natural habitats, ensuring the successful recovery and eventual release of rehabilitated animals back into the wild. Alongside its rehabilitation efforts, Wildbase Recovery serves as an educational hub, engaging visitors and schools with interactive exhibits and informative programs about wildlife conservation.

Kiwi Gender Identification

Kiwi bird gender identification can be a challenging task due to the unique characteristics of these flightless birds. Unlike most bird species, male and female kiwi do not possess obvious external differences in size or plumage. Therefore, traditional visual cues are often unreliable in determining their gender. Instead, researchers and conservationists rely on DNA testing to accurately determine the sex of kiwi birds. This involves collecting a small sample of blood or feathers and conducting genetic analysis to identify the presence of specific sex chromosomes. Through this noninvasive and scientifically proven method, conservationists can gain valuable insights into the sex ratio of kiwi populations, which is crucial for effective breeding programs and overall conservation efforts. By understanding the gender distribution, conservationists can strategically pair individuals for captive breeding, maximize genetic diversity, and contribute to the preservation of these precious national icons.