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Penguins at Birdland Park & Garden

Feathered Fathers at Birdland

Staff will pay tribute to some of the finest feathered fathers as part of a celebration for Father’s Day (Sunday 19th June). Early summer is always a busy time for the team at Birdland, with eggs and chicks aplenty, but there will be a special focus on the male of...

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Close Encounters Area

Cracking Easter Fun at Birdland

There’s a host of egg-citing Easter events and activities taking place at Birdland throughout the holidays (Saturday 2nd – Sunday 24th April). Besides Easter trails, quizzes and daily egg-themed talks and shows, the Gloucestershire wildlife attraction is also expecting some special new arrivals. Dozens of eggs are due to hatch...

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Flamingo chick at birdland 600x335 - Birdland to Celebrate Hens, Pens and Feathered Females for Mother’s Day

Birdland to Celebrate Hens, Pens and Feathered Females for Mother’s Day

Some of the world’s finest feathered females will be celebrated at Birdland as part of our Mother’s Day weekend later this month. (Saturday, March 26th – Sunday, March 27th). Over the weekend, the talks programme will highlight some of Birdland’s hard-working mums, providing a fascinating insight into about how different...

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2020 what's on

What’s On at Birdland 2022

Find out what’s in store for visitors to Birdland in 2022! Home to over 500 birds ranging from England’s only breeding colony of king penguins and awesome birds of prey to parrots, cassowaries and cranes, Birdland has a mix of free-flying and enclosed habitats and a whole host of fun...

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Owl at Birdland Park & Gardens

Have A Hoot this October Half Term

Birdland is officially launching a brand new owl-based feature over the October Half Term holidays (Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November). The Parliament of Owls is the latest attraction at the Bourton-on-the-Water wildlife park which is home to eight different owl species. Among the birds on show in the...

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Live streamed keeper talks at Birdland

Live Streamed Keeper Talks at Birdland

Our head keeper Alistair Keen is keeping audiences informed and entertained over on our Facebook page with weekly live-streamed videos on different topics and showcasing some of our amazing birds. Get comfy and enjoy Birdland Park & Gardens virtually. Catch up on the series so far with our past broadcasts:...

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Out of Africa Flamingos at Birdland Park & Gardens

Celebrate Hens, Pens and Heroines for Mother’s Day

Keepers at Bourton-on-the-Water’s Birdland are paying tribute to some of the avian world’s finest feathered females as part of its Mother’s Day weekend (Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd March). Celebrate Mother’s Day at Birdland with our plucky hens and learn the lengths different species will go to protect their precious...

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Hatchery and Nursery at Birdland Park and Gardens

Easter Holiday Days Out in the Cotswolds

There’s a host of egg-citing Easter events and activities taking place at Birdland throughout the holidays (Saturday 28th March – Sunday 19th April). As well as Easter trails, quizzes and daily egg-themed talks and shows, the Gloucestershire wildlife attraction is also expecting some egg-stra special new arrivals in their hatchery....

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Chaco Owl at Birdland Park and Gardens

Have a Hoot at Birdland to Celebrate International Owl Awareness Day

Birdland is celebrating International Owl Awareness Day on Sunday 4th August with a host of owl-tastic activities and the arrival of a pair of fluffy snowy owl chicks. Keepers at the Bourton-on-the-Water wildlife attraction will be leading special owl-themed talks throughout the day and during the Meet the Keeper sessions...

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Humboldt Penguin Chicks at Birdland

Trio of Penguin Chicks Hatch at Birdland

Delighted keepers are celebrating the successful hatching of a trio of Humboldt penguin chicks at Birdland Park and Gardens. All three chicks, which hatched out last month at the Gloucestershire wildlife attraction, are doing well and keepers are happy with their progress. Birdland is home to a colony of captive-bred...

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