Zealandia

protected area in Wellington
#2 in Wellington / #23 in New Zealand
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by Judi Lapsley Miller
/ CC BY 4.0

Zealandia, located in Wellington, New Zealand, is a groundbreaking urban ecosanctuary dedicated to the restoration and preservation of native wildlife and ecosystems. Encompassing approximately 225 hectares, it is enclosed by a predator-proof fence that helps protect native species from invasive predators. The sanctuary is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, including rare and endangered species such as the little spotted kiwi, tuatara, and saddleback.


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