Nurture@Home’s Annual Fun Day at the Natureland Wildlife Trust has been a class act for a decade.
The childcare centre’s event sees hundreds of families and children answer the call of the wild for a heavily discounted entry to the Tāhunanui park.
Owner Janelle Gardiner says the tenth edition was one of the busiest years with a jaunty vibe, endearing animals, eclectic entertainment and local stall holders.
“Everyone’s feedback is they love coming.
“It’s an awesome day for them to come along and do it with their friends and family,” she says.
“We started this originally when we were thinking about what to do for our birthday… and Natureland were in a bit of trouble… we were like, ‘we do not want to lose such an amazing asset in our community, what can we do to support them?’
“That’s pretty much how the fun day started, and it’s gone from strength to strength.”
Natureland Wildlife Trust conservation educator Jazz Danis presented the annual pass to the first family without during the giveaway.
