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Orana Wildlife Park’s Survival Crisis | Christchurch News
Orana Wildlife Park is on the brink of closure by March 2027 unless it raises $4.1 million—its current cash reserves won’t cut it. Home to over 1,000 animals including rare Sumatran tigers and New Zealand’s only gorillas, this privately-run zoo faces a crisis that demands urgent action. The board has set a $1 million fundraising goal by October, exploring support from Christchurch City Council and central government, while acknowledging no single entity can shoulder the burden alone. An independent review confirmed that cost-cutting or relying on commercial growth won’t solve the problem—and…
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