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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 4 MIN

Orana Wildlife Park in need of $4 million to stay open

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A 50-year-old Christchurch zoo is in financial crisis. There's a $4 million hole in its budget for this year and cash reserves will dry up by March. That is the sober assessment offered by Orana Wildlife Park's own board and leaders. Timothy Brown has more.

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