Daily program & agenda

Every day we organize fun (and educational!) activities. Check out what's on the program here.

Map

Do you want to know what there is to see and how to get there? Have a look at the map, then how not to miss anything.

Experiences

You come along in our parkagainst special birds and mammals. Walk through their natural habitat, watch and learn during the feeding talks or visit the unique bird demonstration. There is plenty to experience!

Our animals

More than 230 animal species live in Avifauna. All sorts beautiful birds live with it small mammals from their habitat.

Our nature

Did you know that we also pay a lot of attention to nature in our park, and that we consciously invest in biodiversity?

Route, parking & public transport

Vogelpark Avifauna is very central in the Randstad and is easily accessible, both by car and by train OV.

Prices, subscriptions & opening hours

Here you can view the opening hours and rates for a day out in Avifauna, but did you know that a subscription has many advantages?

Accessibility

Our beautiful park is also accessible for people with reduced mobility. View here which facilities are available.

Eat, drink & shop

A day out in our animal park is not complete without something delicious to eat and drink. We offer something for everyone will!

Avifauna does more

We invest in the protection of flora and fauna in various ways, both in our park and far beyond our national borders. That social meaning is anchored in everything we do.

Nature conservation

Vogelpark Avifauna continuously invests knowledge and resources in nature conservation projects. Every year we support in various projects, both in our own environment and in vulnerable nature areas elsewhere in the world.

Avifauna renews

Vacancies

the origin

On the estate of Mr. Van den Brink started as a hobby Vogelpark Avifauna. Op May 17, 1950 opened it very first bird park in the world officially are deur.

School trip

Want to gift a day Avifauna guarantees many speel fun with an educational touch. Possibly te combine with Archeon!

Out-of-School Care (BSO)

We have special BSO arrangements for childcare organizations. Nice, such a different activity!

Nature and Environmental Education (NME)

Birdlife is for the municipalities of Alphen aan den Rijn, Kaag & Braassem and Nieuwkoop active as NME partner.

speaking engagements

Do you already know about what you your speakturn? We are happy to help you with our cool presentation boxes!

VOGELPARK AVIFAUNA

About Avifauna

Avifauna is a household name for many. In 1950, the world's first bird park opened its doors in Alphen aan den Rijn, and now, more than 70 years later, hundreds of thousands of visitors find their way to us every year. While its popularity has remained, much has changed since those early days. Avifauna has developed into a versatile zoo that takes its social responsibility seriously and moves with the times.

Avifauna does more

We have put our renewed mission on paper, in which our idealistic goals occupy a much greater place than before. Of course, Avifauna still wants to give its visitors a special, surprising and relaxing day. At the same time, we invest in various ways in the protection of flora and fauna, both in our park and far beyond our national borders. That social meaning is anchored in everything we do.

“We must be careful with our precious nature”

Nature conservation

Vogelpark Avifauna continuously invests knowledge and resources in nature conservation projects. For this we work internally with local, national and international partners. Annually we support in various projects, both in our own environment and in vulnerable nature areas elsewhere in the world. Om je in advance to give an idea van the importance of these projects, we will explain a few for you.

Avifauna renews

To ensure the well-being of our animals and attractive to remain for visitors, we must constantly renew our animal park. We translate the latest scientific insights into our approach and the care of our animals, and we are always looking for space for it improve our experiencesactivities. So we stay at the time; for our animals and for our visitors of today and tomorrow.

BIRDS AND ZOO

Vacancies

As an employer, Avifauna plays an important role in the region. Hundreds of young people found their first (holiday) job with us. Specialized professionals know where to find us from all over the country, as do many volunteers and trainees. They are often attracted by the idealistic, varied function of our zoo. Do you also want to work at Avifauna? View the vacancies!

The emergence

Vogelpark Avifauna started as a hobby of Mr Van den Brink, owner of variouse hat specialty shops. On his estate, Ten Rhijn, he had an impressive birdcollection. In 1949 early the mayor him to open his 'back yard' to curious fellow villagers. It became a great success: op May 17, 1950 opened it very first bird park in the world are deur.