| This fence, which was built in
1999, is specifically designed to exclude fourteen species
of non-native land mammals like possums and mice to enter
the vicinity. This fence is undoubtedly a big
success as it helped the sanctuary meet its conservation
goals, with every single pest eradicated,
excluding the
house mouse which is the smallest among the species. The
success of Karori has paved way to the development of
similar projects throughout New Zealand, which also include
the incorporation of pests and predator-proof fences, which
proves to effectively protect the bio-diversity
of the
forest's areas. Good examples of these forest preserves are
the Bushy Park in Wanganui, the forest remnant of Riccarton
Bush in Wnaganui in Christchurch City and the Maungatautari
Restoration Project in Waikato, which consists of 3,500
hectare of land that covers the entire mountain.
Being a safe haven for different species of animals roaming
around the area, Karori Wildlife Sanctuary has been a main
attraction among the locals.
It promises to visitors a
unique way of experiencing and learning more about the
environment, It can serve as an eye-opener among students
who have
a lot of questions regarding the valley's role in
the ecological and human history. Zoologists and botanists
will also find the whole surrounding their perfect niche for
additional practical knowledge. Another exciting offering of
the sanctuary is the nocturnal tour for visitors. This will
lead them to the forests' biggest yet wonderful secrets: the
sounds of kiwis and moreporks, the sight of glow-worms and
kiwis probing for food in the ground.
With an entrance fee of only NZ$12 for adults and NZ$5 for
children, the trip is nevertheless a perfect treat! Just
don't forget to bring your walking boots because entering
the sanctuary is synonymous to a long walk that would yield
to a favorable price of beautiful views and a calming
environment, together with the friendliest creatures of
nature.
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