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What's On At Birdland 2019
Birdland Park and Gardens, in Bourton-on-the-Water, is home to one of the largest collections of exotic birds in the UK. Read on to find out What's On at the park in 2019! Located in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds, the park’s magical combination of wildlife, woodland, riverside and...
Going Cuckoo For Christmas At Birdland Park and Gardens
Looking for the perfect Christmas present for a bird-loving family member or friend? Birdland Park & Gardens have got some fantastic festive gift ideas that are guaranteed to make them feel happy as a lark. From feeding the king penguins to becoming a bird keeper for the day there’s a...
Experience A Birds Eye View Of Christmas
Looking for a great way to enjoy a fun Christmas outing? Then why not hop along to Birdland Park & Gardens to greet an array of festive feathered friends. The Bourton-on-the-Water wildlife attraction cares for over 500 birds, ranging from the UK’s only breeding colony of king penguins and awesome...
10 fun facts about flamingos
The word Flamingo comes from the Spanish and Latin word ‘flamenco’ which mean fire, it refers to the bright colours of the bird’s feathers Flamingo chicks are born grey when hatched Flamingos pink colour is obtained from its diet. Each flamingos’ shade of pink varies by species, with the Caribbean...
10 fun facts about penguins
Penguins are fascinating, funny and entertaining, and as well as Humboldt, Birdland is home to England's only colony of King Penguins. We thought we'd share these top 10 fun facts about our fuzzy friends. See how many you already know? The name penguin may have come from the Welsh words...
What's on this October Half Term at Birdland Park & Gardens
October Half Term Visitors will be able to let their imagination fly away with them during October Half Term Holidays, October 20th-4th November, with a special Halloween themed ‘Myths & Legends’ week at Birdland Park & Gardens. Discover why owls are considered to be so wise, where the legend of...
Autumn Days out at Birdland Park & Gardens
Autumn is the perfect time of year to make the most of a visit to Birdland Park & Gardens in Bourton-on-the-Water. With the holidays over and the children back at school, it is the ideal opportunity to enjoy the park and its stunning Cotswolds setting without the summer crowds. Birdland,...
10 Reasons to visit Birdland this Autumn!
Birdland Park & Gardens has plenty for all the family to enjoy on an autumnal day out. Here are just some of our favourites: 1. Venture into the Jurassic Journey Discover the Jurassic Journey at Birdland. The interactive trail takes visitors back to the time that dinosaurs roamed the Cotswolds. Explorers...
Have a Hoot at Birdland to Celebrate International Owl Awareness Day
Birdland is celebrating International Owl Awareness Day on Saturday 4th August with a host of owl-tastic activities for the whole family to enjoy. Keeper at the Bourton-on-the-Water wildlife attraction will be leading special talks throughout the day all about owls and during the Meet the Keeper sessions visitors can have...
Five Rare Ibis Chicks Hatch at Birdland in Bourton-on-the-Water
A critically endangered ibis which became extinct in Europe more than 300 years ago has successfully bred at Birdland. The Bourton-on-the-Water wildlife attraction is looking after no fewer than five Walldrapp, or northern bald ibis, chicks. The ibis was once common throughout much of Europe the Middle East and northern...