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· vs. 5 similar environment in New ZealandConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Orana Wildlife Trust has a substantially complete profile.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 1,013 environment charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 16 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 76 is below most of the 1,162 environment charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore New Zealand data
- government registration
- financial records (16 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOrana Wildlife Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is CC31118. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$5M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Orana Wildlife Trust's official registration number is CC31118, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Orana Wildlife Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
Orana Wildlife Trust is located in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Orana Wildlife Trust has NZ$5M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$798K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Orana Wildlife Trust is classified as an Environment organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$5M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Orana Wildlife Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Orana Wildlife Trust is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Visit Orana Wildlife Park the only open range zoo in New Zealand based in Christchurch. We want to provide you with the ultimate animal adventure by giving you an up close and personal experience. Orana Wildlife Trust is classified as an environment organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among environment charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$5M is well above the peer average of NZ$798K.
Orana Wildlife Trust is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. If the organization has donee status approved by Inland Revenue, individual donations over $5 qualify for a 33.33% tax credit. You can claim up to the lesser of your total donations or your taxable income.
Filing history
10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Orana Wildlife Trust is registered in New Zealand. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Orana Wildlife Trust is registered in New Zealand. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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New Zealand Premier Coming To An End At Orana Wildlife Park - Scoop - New Zealand News
Orana Wildlife Park Mourns The Loss Of Three Elderly Lions - Community Scoop
Orana Wildlife Park team devastated by loss of giraffe and zebra foal - Chris Lynch Media
Orana Wildlife Park upgrade animal welfare, workplace culture after damning report - RNZ
Orana Wildlife Park resumes taking in animals after six-month pause due to welfare allegations - RNZ
Orana Wildlife Park resumes full operations after meeting animal welfare requirements - Chris Lynch Media
Orana Wildlife Park maintains animal welfare accreditation - 1News
Orana Wildlife Park's ban lifted - The Press
Orana Wildlife Park appoints new chief executive - 1News
Orana Wildlife Park hires new CEO after animal welfare allegations - RNZ
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charities Services New Zealand
- Financial filings
- Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charities Services New Zealand - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 5 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2008
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Orana Wildlife Trust
- What is Orana Wildlife Trust?
- Orana Wildlife Trust is a environment charitable trust based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Visit Orana Wildlife Park the only open range zoo in New Zealand based in Christchurch. We want to provide you with the ultimate animal adventure by giving you an up close and personal experience.
- When was Orana Wildlife Trust founded?
- Orana Wildlife Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Orana Wildlife Trust located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- What is Orana Wildlife Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is Orana Wildlife Trust trustworthy?
- Orana Wildlife Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Orana Wildlife Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC31118 (New Zealand).
- What is Orana Wildlife Trust's website?
- https://www.oranawildlifepark.co.nz/
- Are donations to Orana Wildlife Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.