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Feathered Fun at Birdland this Summer
A great value summer of feathered fun is just waiting to be discovered at Birdland Park and Gardens throughout the school holidays (Saturday 22nd July – Sunday 3rd September.)
Located in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds, the park’s magical combination of wildlife, woodland, riverside and gardens makes it the perfect day out during the six-week recess.
Among the exciting schedule of daily entertainments are penguin, pelican and flamingo feeding displays, where visitors can find out all about the different species, what they like to eat, who is the most mischievous of the flock and fascinating insights from Birdland’s team of expert keepers.
The Penguin Shore enclosure, which underwent a dramatic redesign in 2022, is home to Birdland’s resident celebrity, Spike the King Penguin.
The 16-year-old star has just won the title of Most Popular Penguin in the World, which was revealed exclusively live on BBC programme The One Show. His subsequent coronation ceremony was then reported on by BBC 5 Live radio presenter Colin Murray, who is a big fan of the park. Spike now has more than 18,000 Facebook followers.
The Out of Africa area of Birdland provides the opportunity to meet a variety of exotic species such as black-checked love birds, a colony of village weavers, touracos, spreo starlings, guinea fowl, exotic ducks and the bizarre-looking ground hornbills.
Prehistoric adventures await intrepid explorers and those brave enough to venture into the Jurassic Journey. Spot species including T-Rex and brachiosaurus through the trees and look up high into the canopies for a glimpse of the pterodactyls flying above.
“A summer’s day out in beautiful Bourton-on-the-Water is a must for families visiting the Cotswolds and there aren’t many other villages where you can also see a penguin and come face to face with a host of exotic bird life from across the globe,” said Birdland manager Simon Cox.
Located in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds, the park’s magical combination of wildlife, woodland, riverside and gardens makes it the perfect day out during the six-week recess.
Among the exciting schedule of daily entertainments are penguin, pelican and flamingo feeding displays, where visitors can find out all about the different species, what they like to eat, who is the most mischievous of the flock and fascinating insights from Birdland’s team of expert keepers.
The Penguin Shore enclosure, which underwent a dramatic redesign in 2022, is home to Birdland’s resident celebrity, Spike the King Penguin.
The 16-year-old star has just won the title of Most Popular Penguin in the World, which was revealed exclusively live on BBC programme The One Show. His subsequent coronation ceremony was then reported on by BBC 5 Live radio presenter Colin Murray, who is a big fan of the park. Spike now has more than 18,000 Facebook followers.
The Out of Africa area of Birdland provides the opportunity to meet a variety of exotic species such as black-checked love birds, a colony of village weavers, touracos, spreo starlings, guinea fowl, exotic ducks and the bizarre-looking ground hornbills.
Prehistoric adventures await intrepid explorers and those brave enough to venture into the Jurassic Journey. Spot species including T-Rex and brachiosaurus through the trees and look up high into the canopies for a glimpse of the pterodactyls flying above.
“A summer’s day out in beautiful Bourton-on-the-Water is a must for families visiting the Cotswolds and there aren’t many other villages where you can also see a penguin and come face to face with a host of exotic bird life from across the globe,” said Birdland manager Simon Cox.
Sat 22 Jul to Sunday 3 Sep 23
Birdland Park and Gardens
Rissington Rd
Bourton-on-the-Water
Glos Gloucestershire GL54 2BN
Children's tickets - £8.95Adult's tickets - £11.95
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