Te Moutere – Tuatara Island

Constructed in 2024, Te Moutere – Tuatara Island is a specialist enclosure created just for our tuatara.

• With one entire side of the enclosure made of glass, you’ll get an amazing view into the world of the tuatara.
• View the burrows and tunnels the tuatara use for hiding, giving the animals spaces to feel snug and secure.
• See the natural behaviours of tuatara up close – above ground, the enclosure is designed to encourage the tuatara’s natural behaviours like climbing, basking, and digging and provides the tuatara with an environment that closely resembles their natural habitat.
• Our facility incorporates care facilities for specialist treatment.
• Delve into more tuatara facts with our educational signage.
• Keep your eye out for Henry, the oldest tuatara in the colony, who is about 135 years old.