OPENs March 9th @ 8am
AUTUMN 2026 HOLIDAY KEEPER KIDS PROGRAMME
This school holidays, Natureland is running the Keeper Kids programme on:
- Tuesday 7 April - Friday 10 April
- Mon 13 April - Thurs 16 April
*Registrations open at 8am on Monday the 9th of March 2026*
How to Register :
To secure your child/childrens’ place in our programme, please click the “REGISTER NOW” link below
Spaces are limited to 9 children per day. As the programme fills quickly, prompt payment after registration is advised
Open to children ages 7-12 yrs ONLY
Please note, the programme timetable is identical for each week
A 3-day attendance limit applies to allow many children to benefit from attending
Due to limited spaces sibling discounts cannot be given
Important Disclaimer :
New Age Requirement: 7–12 Years To ensure we can deliver a high-quality, science-led experience, our programme is strictly for tamariki aged 7 to 12. We have designed these sessions for children who already possess a genuine curiosity or passion for wildlife and the natural world.
Not Your Average Childcare: Please be aware that KeeperKids is an active educational programme, not a general childcare service. This is a "boots-on-the-ground" experience at the zoo!
Get Hands-On: Participants should expect to get a little messy and be around typical animal smells.
Active Participation: To ensure the best experience possible, all children are expected to engage in the day’s lessons, games, and scientific activities. We ask that parents ensure their child is comfortable in a learning-focused environment before booking.
Booking & Stamina Due to the in-depth and engaging nature of our programme, we highly recommend that if you book your child for the maximum of three days, you avoid booking consecutive days. Spreading sessions out over the holidays helps ensure your child remains energized, avoids burnout, and gets the most out of every discovery.
Please review our new thematic timetable to select the wildlife science days that best suit your child’s interests!
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD:
Choose your requested date/dates (maximum attendance is 3 days)
Complete the online Keeper Kids Registration below.
Registration is still required even if your child has attended a previous programme.
Our educator will then contact you by email to confirm your child’s enrolment.
Programme Cost:
$ 80.00 for one day.
$ 150.00 for 2 days.
$ 210.00 for 3 consecutive days attendance.
We kindly request that you provide your child with:
Suitable clothing for outdoor play (sunhat, warm layers and a raincoat). Covered shoes must be worn.
A packed lunch, morning snack and a water bottle.
Any further questions or concerns?
Feel free to email our Education team at educator@natureland.nz
or, alternatively phone our office 03 548 6166 during office hours
(9.30am - 4pm Monday - Friday).
Register Below!
About the Keeper Kids School Holiday Programme:
Starts at 9am and finish at 3pm
Groups are directly supervised by our qualified Educator
Get up close with and learn about some of our special residents
Learn about positive animal welfare at Natureland, and how we help various species
Make enrichment items for some of our birds and animals and see how they respond!
Create animal and conservation-themed Arts and Crafts
Encounter – Experience – Enrich
Give your child a memorable, interactive and inspiration-filled educational experience at Natureland.
Have a look at the Keeper Kids Timetable example below and check out some of the fun activities that your child may be doing! Art and Craft activities vary, animal-focused activities will generally be similar.
