Staglands Wildlife Reserve near Upper Hutt offers visitors an interactive experience amongst the many friendly animals of the Akatarawa Valley that call it home.
Nathan Rarere spoke to Chris Martin, who's a ranger at Staglands and told him what types of animals they've got at the reserve.
Kid goat, Staglands Photo: RNZ/ Staglands
Mama and son Staglands. Photo: RNZ/ Staglands
Meeting the stags at Staglands Photo: RNZ/ Staglands