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 NATURE

horse chestnut

This large tree was already there when our bird park opened and has probably been through a lot before then. Horse chestnuts can become very large and old. An age of 100 to 200 years is no exception, and the trunk can reach a circumference of six meters, with a crown of more than 15 meters in diameter.

A real horse remedy!

This tree species is mainly used for wood, because the chestnuts are poisonous to humans. On the other hand, the chestnuts are used in medicines for horses to combat respiratory infections. A real horse remedy, hence the name! In the Middle Ages, carrying chestnuts was recommended as a remedy for rheumatism, but that knowledge has been superseded by modern medical science. What is becoming 'in' again is to make a detergent from chestnuts. A nice ecological alternative to synthetic detergents!

Around August-September, the leaves of this chestnut tree show brown spots. This is not yet a preparation for the leaf loss in autumn, but the result of a minuscule moth, the 'horse chestnut leaf miner'. The caterpillars of this species feed on leaf pulp. They are so small that they can live in the leaf and cause damage there. Eventually the leaf will die. If you look closely at the leaves, or at the trunk, you may be able to see these beautiful butterflies. It is a good search, because they are only 5 millimeters in size.

facts and tidbits

English name

horse chestnut

Scientific name

Aesculus hippocastanum

Origin

Balkans

Flowering time

May June

Height

20 to 35 meters

Additional information

You can make detergent from chestnuts

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.

GREEN, GREENER, GREENEST!

Since opening in 1950 Vogelpark Avifauna grown into an oasis of green nature in an increasingly densely populated Randstad. The abundance of greenery not only contributes to the experience of visitors, but also makes our zoo an essential part of the recreational landscape of South Holland. We therefore give high priority to preserving and strengthening the green structure. Did you know, for example, that we work with very detailed planting plans? We use every square meter of the park to give the different areas a varied and natural appearance.