A rogue weasel at large in a Wellington ecosanctuary has now been caught on camera.

Early last week paw prints were discovered at Zealandia followed by a visitor sighting of the creature.

Manager of Conservation and Research Danielle Shanahan told Mike Yardley they are not widespread in the area.

"There a few weasels outside the ecosanctuary, but it is not a major predator in Wellington."

LISTEN ABOVE AS DANIELLE SHANAHAN SPEAKS TO MIKE YARDLEY