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A diverse range of exotic animals, such as zebra and giraffe, call Gibbs Farm home.
The organisers of a fundraiser for the Albertland Museum building project, in Wellsford, are hoping it will be ‘third time lucky’ next month.
The museum is hosting a Gibbs Farm tour on Friday, March 26. The tour was cancelled twice last year because of the two Covid-19 lockdowns.
Museum manager/curator Peter Marsh says most people who bought tickets for the earlier events did not ask for refunds, so sales for the March 26 are going well.
“Tickets are limited, so I’d advise anyone thinking of doing the tour to book as soon as possible.”
The internationally-renowned sculpture park, which overlooks Kaipara Harbour, is owned by Alan Gibbs, who is the museum’s patron and an Albertland descendent.
The building project will double the size of the current building in Port Albert Road and could cost around $1 million. It will provide additional display space and storage, as well as a special exhibition area and workshop.
The museum already has $200,000 put aside for the build, but needs to raise the balance through grants and fundraising.
Visitors to Gibbs Farm are encouraged to take a picnic lunch, although coffee and ice-creams will be available.
Tickets cost $40 for adults, $30 for seniors and $10 for students, and are available at albertlandmuseum.co.nz or by visiting the museum.
