Celebrate Dads that CROC, this Father’s Day at Butterfly Creek!
Give Dad a day to remember with an adventure-packed outing at Butterfly Creek! Watch him go head-to-head with the mighty T-Rex, discover our fascinating new Lace Monitors, and enjoy some quality time with our adorable animals at Buttermilk Farm. Throughout the day, experience thrilling animal encounters—get an up-close look at the incredible wetapunga, and don’t miss the showstopping croc display featuring our giant saltwater crocodiles!
Plan your visit to Butterfly Creek for Sunday, September 1st, and book online using the code DAD20 to enjoy 20% off your individual day pass*. After a day of fun, treat Dad to a delicious lunch—whether he’s craving succulent ribs or a mouthwatering burger, we’ve got it covered. Let us handle the cooking while you focus on making memories!
Plus, you could win an unforgettable Father’s Day gift! Purchase your tickets online between Friday August 16th and Thursday August 29th, 2024, and use the promo code “DAD20” to enter the draw for a Private Animal Encounter of your choice*. This unique experience lets Dad get up close with our Otters, Meerkats, Emperor Tamarins, or Porcupine—making it the perfect gift for the dad who has everything!
*Terms and conditions apply. DAD20 discount code is only valid for use on Sunday 1st September 2024 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 1st September 2024, 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 1st September 2024. 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 Friday 16th August – Thursday 29th August 2024, that use the code “DAD20” 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 Tamarins or Porcupine.
Private Encounter prize will be drawn on Friday 30th August 2024, 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 16th August and 29th August 2024 and use the promo code “DAD20” 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 Tamarins or Porcupine and would make the perfect give for Dad!
Competition closes 5pm 29th August 2024, and the winner will be drawn and contacted on Friday 30th August – 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 |
| Eel Encounter | Wetland Platform | 11:00am |
| Otter Encounter | Otter Enclosure | 11:30am |
| Tamarin Encounter | Cotton-top Tamarin Enclosure | 12:00pm |
| Crocodile Encounter | Giant Crocs | 1:00pm |
| Wētāpunga Encounter | Wētā Enclosure | 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 DAD20 online & get 20% off Individual Passes (excludes Family Passes) when you book online for Sunday 1st September. (T&Cs apply)
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