The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance - The OPERA

The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance - The OPERA The OPERA is dedicated to the conservation of the Otago Peninsula's native flora and fauna.
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We are funded 100% by the support of our visitors, it is our hope that through our efforts, the future of this rare and wonderful penguin will be assured.

This is one of those stories that reminded us why conservation education matters. We are so incredibly grateful to share...
01/06/2026

This is one of those stories that reminded us why conservation education matters. We are so incredibly grateful to share Aayush’s journey!

Trying to make plans with a penguin is hard… hopefully this helps 🤝
27/05/2026

Trying to make plans with a penguin is hard… hopefully this helps 🤝

For a critically endangered species like the Hoiho, a successful moult can mean the difference between survival and star...
25/05/2026

For a critically endangered species like the Hoiho, a successful moult can mean the difference between survival and starvation.

To support our conservation work, please donate using the link in our bio.

10/05/2026

Penguin etiquette 101 with Jason: what to do if you encounter a penguin in the wild 🐧🔎

This is your sign to book the Canopy to Coast tour from the OPERA.This tour offers a guided exploration of our native fo...
06/05/2026

This is your sign to book the Canopy to Coast tour from the OPERA.

This tour offers a guided exploration of our native forests and coastlines with real wildlife and conservation efforts.

From starving… to ready for release.This stunning female hoiho from the Otago Peninsula was brought in by DOC at the sta...
04/05/2026

From starving… to ready for release.

This stunning female hoiho from the Otago Peninsula was brought in by DOC at the start of her moult, severely underweight and unable to go to sea to feed. Without intervention, she likely wouldn’t have made it through.

Now, late in her third week of moult, she’s in great condition and on track to be released next week.

The band on her right flipper is just for identification and is completely safe for birds to wear.

To support out conservation efforts and help prevent the extinction of these stunning penguins, donate to the Opera using the link in our bio.

These numbers can be tough to see, but they're not set in stone.With the right support, protection, and care, these spec...
30/04/2026

These numbers can be tough to see, but they're not set in stone.

With the right support, protection, and care, these species can still thrive. That's where organisations like OPERA make a difference, providing critical care when birds need it most.

It's not a lost cause. It's the daily, hands-on work that keeps populations going.
Donate to the OPERA to keep this vital conservation work going.

It’s World Wildlife Day!! We wanted to celebrate the world's biodiversity of both plants and animals. While we are down ...
02/03/2026

It’s World Wildlife Day!!

We wanted to celebrate the world's biodiversity of both plants and animals. While we are down at nearly the bottom of the world we have some pretty amazing wildlife and ecosystems calling our reserve home.

Despite the continued decline of animals and habitat world wide we have the privilege of observing and protecting what is still here. In our reserve we have an abundance of life supported by some amazing and unique ecosystems. Our botanist's top picks for favorite ecosystem at The OPERA are the coastal turf and remnant coastal bush. The remnant coastal bush supports a high diversity of invertebrates including the Kahukura, Red Admiral Butterfly. While being present all around Aotearoa, it is most common in Te Waiponamu due to higher numbers of the host plant Ongaonga. The coastal bush also supports our song birds that make working in the reserve a treat.

We hope to have you out here to share our taonga, treasures with you!

27/02/2026

How cool is this!

Our friends over at the asked us if we would be able to release this Pāngurunguru, Northern Giant Petrel at our reserve. Of course we said yes!! While we typically work with the Wildlife Hospital for penguins, the team at the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital provide excellent veterinary care to all of our taonga, native treasures. It is always a pleasure to release wildlife back into te taiao where they belong. They have done an amazing job nursing this Pāngurunguru back to healthy weights.

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45 Pakihau Road, Otago Peninsula
Dunedin
9077

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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+6434780286

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