Fantastic geckos and where to find them
Over the past summer, I was fortunate enough to search for the cryptic jewelled gecko within Orokonui Ecosanctuary for translocation to the ecosanctuary’s new gecko enclosure.
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Preserving a place in the sun
Preserving a place in the sun
At Orokonui Ecosanctuary, Madison Kelly is encouraging people to create nature friendly backyards that will provide sanctuary to our many species of native lizards.
Regenerative and human-centred
Regenerative and human-centred
Even the cafe at Orokonui Ecosanctuary is doing its bit, writes Jeanne Hutchison.
A sanctuary for art
A sanctuary for art
Alyth Grant reflects on what she learned on a walk with local artist Moira Crossman looking at sculptures in the Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
Locking down a sanctuary
Locking down a sanctuary
Orokonui Ecosanctuary is facing its biggest challenge yet, writes Elton Smith.
Takahe on the move
Takahe on the move
Orokonui volunteer Eeva-Katri Kumpula has recently been volunteering at the Burwood Takahe Centre, and has this update on the Orokonui takahe offspring who have gone on to help in the recovery programme.
Heart-stopping call of the kiwi
Heart-stopping call of the kiwi
The dense beech canopy scatters moonlight across the forest floor as we stand among the shadows, listening intensively.
So, kiwi, tell us what's been going on . . .
So, kiwi, tell us what's been going on . . .
After eight years of quiet, unstudied residence at Orokonui Ecosanctuary, the Haast tokoeka there are now the subject of research being carried out by PhD student Jane Tansell.
Spreading enthusiasm and knowledge
Spreading enthusiasm and knowledge
Alyth Grant asks fellow guides at Orokonui Ecosanctuary what motivates them.
Easter orchid lures with its fragrance
Easter orchid lures with its fragrance
Let your nose guide you to Orokonui Ecosanctuary and you won't be disappointed, writes Jeanne Hutchinson.
Skinks thriving in ecosanctuary
Skinks thriving in ecosanctuary
Orokonui volunteer Jeanne Hutchinson reports on some surprising insights by young zoology researcher Vanitha Elangovan in her study of the Otago skinks at Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
Taken - the Bung-eye story
Taken - the Bung-eye story
Wildlife photographer Paul Sorrell recounts a story that came of many visits to Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
Kaka stealing the Orokonui spotlight
Kaka stealing the Orokonui spotlight
Alyth Grant suggests an alternative attraction now that Sirocco the kakapo has left Orokonui.
Return of the robins
Return of the robins
Spring is the time for pairing up. Zoology student Luke Easton recently led a team counting the numbers of robins getting ready to breed in Orokonui.
One prominent parrot
One prominent parrot
Ahead of his visit to Orokonui, Bronwyn Jeynes, of the Kakapo Recovery team, tells how Sirocco came to be the survivor and remarkable personality he is.
A dog's life
A dog's life
Orokonui Ecosanctuary conservation manager Elton Smith pays tribute to the work done by dogs in the protection of native wildlife.
Corporate help secures future
Corporate help secures future
Orokonui Ecosanctuary's Alister Robinson pays tribute to the many supportive Dunedin businesses that sponsor the work done there.
Food for thought
Food for thought
Volunteer Brenda Ives reports on the shopping list behind the daily routines and needs of the wildlife at Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
How much do you know about our wildlife?
How much do you know about our wildlife?
How much do you, the Wild Ways reader, know about our wildlife? Test yourself, so that you get it right when you show your visitors around Dunedin’s ecosanctuary.
Getting back to nature
Getting back to nature
Orokonui Ecosanctuary recently opened a play area for visitors’ children. Claire Freeman reflects on the importance of play in a natural environment for children.