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Orana Wildlife Park Warns $4.1 Million Shortfall, Seeks $1M

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 8:54 AM UTC · How we work

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Orana Wildlife Park faces a $4.1 million shortfall that threatens its future.
BDO Christchurch verified the shortfall and said cost cuts alone cannot close it.
Chief executive Rachel Haydon says the park must raise $1 million by October’s end to extend its runway.
Board options B, C and D include possible closure, though co-chair Professor Ken Hughey says it is unlikely.

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Orana Wildlife Park faces a $4.1 million shortfall that threatens its future.
BDO Christchurch verified the shortfall and said cost cuts alone cannot close it.
Chief executive Rachel Haydon says the park must raise $1 million by October’s end to extend its runway.
Board options B, C and D include possible closure, though co-chair Professor Ken Hughey says it is unlikely.