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Eco-Warrior Protects NZ Backyard for Wildlife
6 Jul
Summary
- Perry Reid protects Otago Peninsula's diverse wildlife on his ecotourism venture.
- Cruise partnerships fund conservation projects like penguin nesting and paua restoration.
- A new initiative aims to create floating islands for threatened crested grebes.
Perry Reid operates Natures Wonders, an ecotourism venture on New Zealand's Otago Peninsula, focusing on protecting local wildlife. He emphasizes conservation within his "backyard," which is home to seals, sea lions, penguins, and albatrosses.
Cruise excursions with Natures Wonders are part of Princess Cruises' local partnership program. This initiative supports conservation projects across New Zealand through guest donations matched by the cruise line.
Notable projects include building new nesting boxes and predator-free fences for penguins, alongside planting native trees. The program also backs the farming of paua pearls by Arapawa Blue Pearls, who are engaged in restoring wild paua populations.
Future plans include creating artificial floating islands in the Canterbury High Country to help save the threatened crested grebe.
