Proving size isn't everything, the critically endangered kākāpō population has shown their combined pulling power can draw people in from all over the world, after a Youtube video featuring the now famous Sirocco the kākāpō received more than million hits this weekend.

This week's screening of the BBC's "Last Chance to See" programme featuring New Zealand's own conservation ambassador Sirocco the kākāpō, has catapulted kākāpō recovery into the international spotlight.

Aucklanders and visitors to Auckland are being offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet the world's rarest parrot when kakapo Sirocco visits Auckland Zoo next week in celebration of Conservation Week.

Aucklanders and visitors to Auckland will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and learn all about the world's rarest parrot when kakapo Sirocco visits Auckland Zoo in celebration of Conservation Week next month.