# Orana Wildlife Park on the endangered list due to funding

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Podcast: [Midday Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/midday-report-5671629)
Published: 2026-09-11T00:08:00+00:00
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## Resource

Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch is in financial crisis with board co-chair Emeritus Professor Dr Ken Hughey and chief executive Rachel Haydon saying the park has a $4 million hole in its budget and cash reserves set to run out early next year. Emeritus Professor Dr Ken Hughey, co-chair of the board at Orana Wildlife Park spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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