“In Africa, one rhino is illegally killed on average every six hours for its horn,” she said.
“Rhino poaching is out of control and there are more rhinos killed than there are born. Unless we act now, rhinos may tragically be extinct within 10 years.”
Orana Park is New Zealand’s only open range zoo, and it has partnered with two Australian open range zoos and charitable organisation, The Australian Rhino Project, to expand the managed rhino breeding population in Australia and New Zealand.
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Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park gives its animals special presents on Christmas Eve, delighting visitors to the park.