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

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.

Careers

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.

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

Create 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!

OUR ANIMALS

Ring-tailed lemur

Ring-tailed lemurs live on the island of Madagascar; the only place in the world where they occur in nature. They belong to the prosimian family and also look very different from the monkeys you know from Africa, Asia or South America. The head is more pointed, with a long nose, and they have a long tail consisting of black and white rings. That tail is for keeping balance, but not for grabbing something.

Statement

True sun worshipers

The ring-tailed lemur lives in large groups of 10 to 30 animals. They can walk on both two and four legs, and sometimes make jumps of five to six meters! They spend most of their time on the ground, but occasionally climb trees to find food or rest. Ring-tailed lemurs are real sun worshipers. They like to sunbathe on the ground, with their arms spread out nicely. That looks very soothing!

Until 2020, this special species was critically endangered, but much has been done to help the ring-tailed lemur. This approach is bearing fruit, although the status of this species is still 'endangered'. In Avifauna, the ring-tailed lemurs can be found in the Madagascar area. The nice thing is that you can just walk between the animals here. Will you come and see them up close soon?

The ring-tailed lemur

facts and tidbits

Facts about the ring-tailed lemur

English name

Ring tailed lemur

Scientific name

Lemur catta

living environment

Madagascar

Nutrition

Fruits, leaves and insects

Weight

2 to 3 kilograms

Number of boy

1 to 2 young per litter

Wearing time

135 days

IUCN status

Threatened

Avifauna is committed

…to conserve vulnerable or endangered species. With our special bird collection and the expertise of our employees, we contribute to the preservation of biodiversity, both in the park and in the region.

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE RING-TAILED LEMUR LOVES 'STINK FIGHTS'?

Ring tailmakis use their tails to communicate with each other. They do this not only by moving the tail in a specific way, but also by entering it to rub with a speck of dust from their scent glands. That tactic the males also use when she fight to a vmourning. She smear in their tails with foul-smelling body odors and have such a real stink fight! This is Incidentally not the only thingfor zij use their scent glands. Body odors are also important for communication and for demarcating them territory.