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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOrana 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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Filing history
2 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).
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NeutralNew 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 Park farewells lions | Star News - Otago Daily Times
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 hires new CEO after animal welfare allegations - RNZ
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- Charities Services New Zealand - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
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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.