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Acclimatisation Societies of New Zealand

10,000 Birds

Part of the world they wanted to transport was natural. There were no mammals, little game, and not many birds either. Secondly, New Zealand had already experienced on wave of extinction due to the introduction or rats and human hunting. But man cannot live on bread alone, and the homesick settlers wanted more than just game.

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Birds and football! What a combination!

10,000 Birds

Anticipation is building as the date approaches and football fans will soon be arriving in the city to pay homage at the birthplace of Brazil’s fabulous version of the beautiful game. Below are a few suggestions of sites within the city that can easily be reached using public transport. Look out for the Howler Monkeys too.

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