Kid's Track

Join the Kakapo Team as we unravel the mysteries of one of the world's most remarkable birds. Find out why the kakapo is endangered and about the recovery plan underway to save it.

Meet Hoki, Richard Henry, Gumboots, Felix, Sinbad, and other delightful members of the kakapo family. And meet Deidre, Daryl and the rest of the National Kakapo Team, who are making an all-out effort to save these unique birds.

Saving the kakapo is an enormously challenging task and there are many problems to overcome. But we reckon we can do it. Find out how research and technology are helping, and about some of the things we have come up with in recent years.

Listen to what a real live kakapo sounds like. Be prepared for a surprise when you hear the kakapo's voice!

If you're a secondary student doing a research assignment, check out the further reading and reference material. Most of the resources listed can be interloaned through public libraries.