Every day we organize fun (and educational!) activities. Check out what's on the program here.
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.
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!
More than 230 animal species live in Avifauna. All sorts beautiful birds live with it small mammals from their habitat.
Did you know that we also pay a lot of attention to nature in our park, and that we consciously invest in biodiversity?
Vogelpark Avifauna is very central in the Randstad and is easily accessible, both by car and by train OV.
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?
Our beautiful park is also accessible for people with reduced mobility. View here which facilities are available.
A day out in our animal park is not complete without something delicious to eat and drink. We offer something for everyone will!
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.
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.
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 care of the animals.
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 interns Besides.
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.
A day Avifauna guarantees many speel fun with an educational touch. Possibly te combine with Archeon!
We have special BSO arrangements for childcare organizations. Nice, such a different activity!
Birdlife is for the municipalities of Alphen aan den Rijn, Kaag & Braassem and Nieuwkoop active as NME partner.
Do you already know about what you your speakturn? We are happy to help you with our cool presentation boxes!
Prices:
Online € 19,00 - € 22,00
(early booking discount)
Check out € 22,00
Parking
Parking fee € 5,00
To make your visit to our beautiful park even more enjoyable, there are various facilities available.
Pygmy monkeys 11:00
Pelicans 12:00
Lemurs 12:30
Penguins 14:15
Lemurs 16:00
Feeding lorikeets* 10:30 to 17:30 * at some busy times feeding may be temporarily stopped. Due to previous illness there are currently fewer lories and their welfare is paramount.
Tropenhal 10:00 to 17:30
Playground 10:00 to 18:00
Bird demonstration 13:30 PM and 15:00 PM
Vogelpark Avifauna is very centrally located, about a 30-minute drive from Amsterdam, The Hague, Utrecht and Rotterdam. From the A4 and A12 take the Alphen aan den Rijn exit. When you arrive in Alphen, the ANWB signs point the way to the bird park.
Parking € 5,00 per day
Do you wantdon't miss anything? On the map of onthey zoo you see exactly where the animal shelters are and wany facilities you can find. Well as easy as you want to fully enjoy of your day out.
Available online and at the box office: exit ticket €5,00.
Please note: at some busy times, feeding of the lorikeets may be temporarily stopped. Due to previous illness, there are currently fewer lorikeets and their welfare is paramount. We hope for your understanding.
The enclosure has been given the Zulu name Umvikeli, which means 'protector'. This impressive 2000 m² aviary offers a safe haven to endangered Rüppell's vultures. The vultures live here together with white-headed vultures, hooded vultures and Egyptian vultures. Many other special African birds such as hoopoes, secretary birds and tricoloured glossy starlings also inhabit the area. It is a wonderful example of how Avifauna continues to innovate and invest in animal welfare.
A cozy dday out starts in Avifauna. With us you can admire all kinds of birds and other animals in their natural habitate habitat. Discover the most colorful birds during your journey through Avifauna. But you can also admire red pandas, lemurs, maras and the giant anteater up close. Feed nectar to the lories yourself, attend the spectacular bird demonstrations and educational feeding presentations, or be surprised by the colors and sounds in the Tropenhal. You might prefer to run straight to the adventure playground or do you mainly come to learn more about nature, but we always make sure you have an unforgettable day!
Every day we provide hundreds of visitors with a fun day, but did you know that Avifauna also does a lot for nature conservation at home and abroad? If have foundation we are not for profit, so every euro is reinvested in the animals and in the park. This social significance sometimes remains somewhat underexposed, but you can read all about it here!
Do you have a warm heart for Avifauna and do you want to contribute to the idealistic goals that we pursue? Then you might like to volunteer at our zoo. Would you rather support us financially? Register as a donor or opt for a symbolic adoption of an animal species or an animal residence in our park. This is how you stay involved!
Traditionally, Avifauna has a special predilection for birds, but more than 220 now live there different bird species and a 15-tal mammals and reptiles in our park. Have you ever heard the red howler monkey really howl? Or seen a meerkat digging? Or seen the Steller's sea eagle spreading its wings? Or... well, you know what, see for yourself!
Stay informed about the ups and downs of our animals, and of ours projects!
In this magazine we visualize the figures and facts about our park. You get to know our employees and gain more insight into our social significance. Curious?