Southern
Encounter Aquarium and Kiwihouse was opened in September 1997
as Southern Encounter, Aquarium of Discovery. In October 2000
the attraction was purchased by Orana Wildlife Trust and consequently
now operates as a charitable trust,
showcasing the marine and freshwater aquatic species found
within and around the South Island of New Zealand.
With
the exciting introduction of the North Island Brown Kiwi
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in April 2002, the aquarium became Southern Encounter Aquarium
and Kiwihouse and continues to focus on the important role that
conservation advocacy and public education play in protecting
New Zealand’s unique terrestrial and aquatic fauna.
