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Orana Wildlife Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Orana Wildlife Trust

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 77

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Orana Wildlife Trust is a registered international nonprofit based in Christchurch, 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for international charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$5M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Orana Wildlife Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Orana Wildlife Trust is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 793 Mcleans Island Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Orana Wildlife Trust has NZ$5M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$684K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Orana Wildlife Trust is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. 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.

Orana Wildlife Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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 a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Orana Wildlife Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$5M is well above the peer average of NZ$684K.

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.

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Annual revenue
NZ$1M-NZ$10M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2024, FY2024.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

AN
Anna Flynn
Finance Trustee

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anna F••••
Finance Trustee
BE
Benjamin D•••••••
Trustee
ER
Erin J•••••••
Trustee, Co-Chair & Executive Committee
IA
Ian C••••••••••
Trustee
KE
Kenneth H•••••
Trustee, Co-Chair & Executive Committee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

New Zealand Premier Coming To An End At Orana Wildlife Park - Scoop - New Zealand News
Apr 2026
www.scoop.co.nz
Orana Wildlife Park Mourns The Loss Of Three Elderly Lions - Community Scoop
Feb 2026
community.scoop.co.nz
Orana Park farewells lions | Star News - Otago Daily Times
Feb 2026
www.odt.co.nz
Orana Wildlife Park team devastated by loss of giraffe and zebra foal - Chris Lynch Media
Aug 2025
www.chrislynchmedia.com
Orana Wildlife Park upgrade animal welfare, workplace culture after damning report - RNZ
Aug 2025
www.rnz.co.nz
Orana Wildlife Park resumes taking in animals after six-month pause due to welfare allegations - RNZ
Aug 2025
www.rnz.co.nz
Orana Wildlife Park resumes full operations after meeting animal welfare requirements - Chris Lynch Media
Aug 2025
www.chrislynchmedia.com
Orana Wildlife Park maintains animal welfare accreditation - 1News
Aug 2025
www.1news.co.nz
Orana Wildlife Park's ban lifted - The Press
Aug 2025
www.thepress.co.nz
Orana Wildlife Park hires new CEO after animal welfare allegations - RNZ
Feb 2025
www.rnz.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$5.3M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$5.3M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES

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Peer charities

Other international in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Orana Wildlife Trust This page 67 NZ$5.3 million -
The Riccarton Bush Trustees 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Seagull Centre Trust 77 NZ$1.2 million -
Nelson Environment Centre Incorporated 77 NZ$1.3 million -
Waahi Whaanui Trust 77 NZ$5.6 million -
The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust 77 NZ$1.7 million -
Innovative Waste Kaikoura Limited 77 NZ$3.0 million -
Environmental Defence Society Incorporated 77 NZ$2.7 million -
New Zealand Landcare Trust 77 NZ$3.3 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Orana Wildlife Trust

What is Orana Wildlife Trust?
Orana Wildlife Trust is a international 0 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, 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 67 out of 100 (Partial 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.