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

Trumpet tree

The special thing about the Trumpet tree is that the crown can be as wide as the tree is high. That makes this tree a striking appearance. The species owes its Dutch name to the shape of the flowers. Another name for this tree is the 'cigar tree', which refers to the shape of the fruits.

attraction to insects

The flowers of the trumpet tree are mainly white and yellow and attract many insects, especially butterflies and bees. However, not all insects are a lover of the tree. In fact, the bruised leaves of the trumpet tree can be used to keep flies and mosquitoes away.

The indigenous peoples of America attribute various medicinal properties to parts of the tree. Furthermore, they are not immediately very interesting for the timber industry. The trumpet tree is medium-sized and with 20 centimeters per year it is not a fast grower. However, the wood is used for one specific purpose: the production of guitars.

facts and tidbits

English name

Southern Catalpa

Scientific name

catalpa bignonioides

Origin of our hair

North America

Flowering time

May-July

Height

10-15 meters

Additional information

Another name for this tree is 'cigar tree'.

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.

NEARLY 1.000 WILD PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES

Avifauna also offers space as a park 'wilde' Dutch flora & fauna. For this local nature to monitor how many wild plant and animal species were found in our park for a year. Specialists, employees, visitors and local residents were involved in this. There are almost 1 in total.000 wild plant and animal species have been observed in the park, some of which are very rare. These are then all gregistered on observation.nl. Vogelpark Avifauna remains theze types follow and mapping.