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Welcome to Marineland of New Zealand, Napier. Located on Napier's sunny Marine Parade, we are the ideal highlight to any holiday with a show, swim, or a tour on which you can touch and feed our dolphin or learn how we look after sick and injured penguins.

Every day except Christmas Day, 10:30am and 2:00pm is showtime. A chance to see, not only our dolphin and seals in action, but also learn about them. Throughout the show we point out the features of the animals and tell you about them. Bookings are not needed for the show, just turn up ( best to be at least 20 minutes early in the summer to get a good seat ). If it's raining, we still do the show. The top half of the grandstand is sheltered from the rain for your convenience. The show usually lasts between 30 and 40 minutes ( depending on how well behaved the animals are ), and is followed by the feeding of the California Sea Lions, New Zealand Fur Seals, and Otters. A chance to see the non-show animals close up and learn even more. The feeding of the animals, and a visit to the Lilliput Model Railway is included in the show price.

Marineland offers a chance for visitors to get into the pool and swim with their Common Dolphin. Dolphin Swims is a chance to see Kelly the dolphin up close. Don't worry about the water temp, we have a wide range of wetsuits to keep you warm. The hirage of a wetsuit, mask, snorkel, and flippers are extra to the swim price. Children under 10 years old MUST have an adult swimming with them. Limit of two people per session.

The Penguin Recovery Workshop enables the public to learn how we look after sick and injured birds at Marineland. A chance for a close up look and hands on experience with REAL rescued penguins. Food preparation, feeding, and care are all included. Tours are only suitable for adults or children 7 and over. Proper footwear is required. Tours start at 1:00pm and must be booked in advance.

Behind the Scenes Tour operates every morning at 9:00am we offer you the chance of a guided tour of the Marineland complex, including a chance to feed and touch our Common Dolphin. The tour includes the penguins, food preparation, and info on all our other animals. Proper footwear is required and young children need to be accompanied by an adult. Tours are limited to a maximum of six people.

Marine Animal Encounter is an opportunity to spend some time with the Marineland Trainers and the animals they work with. Get a close look at a New Zealand Fur Seal and a Little Blue Penguin. You will have the opportunity to feed one of the animals while on the Encounter. The Encounter includes an informative handout that covers the animals you will meet and the plight of some of New Zealand’s endangered marine animals. The Encounter is not suitable for children under five.

Marineland is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.

Please note that bookings are ESSENTIAL for most of the following activities and we recommend booking WELL IN ADVANCE for holiday periods.

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