Celebrate all the Dads that CROC this Father’s Day at Butterfly Creek!
Make Father’s Day extra special with an adventure-filled outing the whole family will enjoy. Take Dad on a journey through Dinosaur Kingdom where he can face off with the roaring T-Rex, discover our amazing Lace Monitors, Kiwi and Tamarin Monkeys, and share a few laughs while meeting the friendly animals at Buttermilk Farm. Throughout the day, join our exciting animal encounters—meet our playful otter siblings and watch in awe as our giant saltwater crocodiles steal the show!
Join us on Sunday 7th September 2025 and give Dad a day to remember. Book your tickets online using the code DAD15 to receive 15% off individual day passes*, valid to purcahse from Monday 18th August – Sunday 7th September. After exploring, treat Dad to a tasty brunch or lunch—whether he’s into juicy ribs, a tasty brunch, or delicious burgers, we’ve got the perfect meal waiting. Leave the cooking to us and enjoy the day together!
But that’s not all—purchase your tickets online with the promo code DAD15 before Thursday 4th September 2025, and you’ll go in the draw to win a private animal encounter of your choice! From playful Otters and curious Meerkats to cheeky Tamarins or our friendly Reptiles, it’s a one-of-a-kind gift that Dad will never forget.
*Terms and conditions apply. DAD15 discount code is only valid for tickets for Sunday 7th September 2025 and only when booking your tickets online at butterflycreek.co.nz. Please read the full terms and conditions below.
Discount can be used on full price Adult Day Passes and full price Child Day Passes only
Discount code is only valid for use tickets to visit on Sunday 7th September 2025, and only for tickets purchased online at butterflycreek.co.nz
Discount code is not valid on extra child, family pass, student, senior passes, birthday packages, groups, education, or train rides or with any other promotion or discount.
Discounted passes are only valid for use on 7th September 2025. If you cannot use your discounted ticket on the day you have booked, you can still use the face value of the ticket for up to 6 months from the date you booked to visit. However, you will need to pay the difference between the discounted ticket and our standard ticket prices on the day you visit.
All purchases between Monday 18th August – Thursday 4th September 2025, that use the code “DAD15” will go in the draw to win a Butterfly Creek Private Animal Encounter. The Private Animal Encounter must be booked in advance and is according to availability.
Private Animal Encounter prize is for 2 people, and can be selected from Otters, Meerkats, Emperor or Cotton-top Tamarins or Reptiles.
Private Encounter prize will be drawn on Friday 5th September, and the winner contacted the same day using the email address on their booking. If unclaimed after 3 working days, a new winner will be drawn.
Be in to Win!
Buy your tickets online between 18th August and 4th September 2025 and use the promo code “DAD15” to go in the draw to win a Private Animal Encounter of your choice*. This is an awesome experience to get up close with our Otters, Meerkats, Emperor or Cotton-top Tamarins or Reptiles and would make the perfect gift for Dad!
Competition closes 5pm on the 4th September 2025, and the winner will be drawn and contacted on Friday 5th September – just in time for Father’s Day!
The Private Animal Encounter prize must be booked via butterflycreek.co.nz and all private encounter terms and conditions apply. Booking is for 2 people and is according to availability.
Daily Encounters
Check out our awesome daily encounters below to experience our animals up close. Grab a map from our shop on arrival and plan your visit around the park. We have 9 free daily animal encounters spread throughout the day for you to see and experience and learn about our animals.
| Encounter | Where | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Encounter | Butterfly House | 10:00am |
| Kiwi Talk | Kiwi House | 11:00am |
| Otter Encounter | Otter Enclosure | 11:30am |
| Tamarin Encounter | Cotton-top Tamarin Enclosure | 12:00pm |
| Crocodile Encounter | Giant Crocs | 1:00pm |
| Eel Encounter | Wetland Platform | 1:30pm |
| Tarantula Encounter | Butterfly House | 2:00pm |
| Meerkat Encounter | Meerkat Enclosure | 2:30pm |
| Small Reptile Encounter | Butterfly House | 3:00pm |
Buy Tickets
Book your tickets online now. Passes include access to all attractions (train rides additional).
Use promo code DAD15 online & get 15% off Individual Passes (excludes Family Passes) when you book online for Sunday 7th September. (T&Cs apply)
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