The Goal of Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust is to restore New Zealand birds of prey into our daily lives and secure their future through research-based conservation and education. read more →
Wingspan Birds of Prey
Learn about Our New Zealand Birds of Prey
Our Falconry Heritage
Falconry goes back 4,000 to 6,000 years BC originating in Mongolia or the Middle East where it was well established by 2,000 BC.
Learn more →What is a raptor?
A raptor is a bird of prey that hunts for its food. The term 'bird of prey' refers to those that catch their prey with their feet.
Learn more →Flight of the Falcon
A unique experience you won't find elsewhere in New Zealand and one you won't soon forget!
Visit Us →Our New Journey
Be a part of our new journey. We have relocated and urgently need donations to help build the new Wingspan centre.
Follow our journey →
Help us spread our wings
Our Goal
Visits
Low season: Open for visits on Thursdays to Sundays 11am - 1pm
High season: Open for visits on Tuesdays to Sundays 11am - 1pm
To find out what you can experience check out our up-close encounters Behind-The-Scenes and Flight of the Falcon: visit info →
Support
Join the Wingspan family by becoming a member, an annual supporter, sponsor or volunteer and directly help the conservation of New Zealand's birds of prey. find out more →
Find Us
Location: 1334 Paradise Valley Road, best accessed from the Ngongotaha end of Paradise Valley Rd, less than 1km from State Highway 5. Wingspan entrance is directly opposite the large orange sign 'Velocity Valley' and 'Amaze Me'. See map below.
