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.

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 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

Red howler

In Avifauna you will find the red howler monkeys on our monkey island Nuboso, but in the wild they occur in large parts of South America. Thanks to their large jaw and strong hyoid bone, the males in particular can roar very loudly. With such a roar they chase intruders from their territory, but they also sometimes roar to announce approaching rain. You can sometimes hear that sound up to three kilometers away!

Statement

Long prehensile tail

With their long prehensile tail, red howler monkeys are geared to life in the treetops of the tropical rainforest. The tip of the tail has no hair, which ensures that they have extra grip. They use this tail as a strong extra hand, from which they can hang with all their weight.

Although many other species of howler monkeys are endangered, the red howler monkey is still spared this status. The species is able to adapt easily and is therefore not affected by changes in habitat. They also have little to fear from hunters, because they spend a large part of their time high in the trees. In Nuboso, the red howler monkeys coexist with emperor tamarins, white-faced sakis and red titis.

The red howler monkey

facts and tidbits

Facts about the red howler monkey

English name

Red howler monkey

Scientific name

Alouatta seniculus

Habitat

The north of South America, from Colombia to Bolivia in the tropical rainforest

Diet

Leaves, flowers and sweet fruits

Weight

4 to 9 kg

Number of boy

1 young

Wearing time

190 days

IUCN status

Not 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 ALL THE BOY OF THE GROUP WILL BE KILLED WHEN A NEW MALE RED HOWLER ENTERS THE GROUP?

Red howler monkeys live in social groups with one or sometimes two males. There is fierce competition and ranking in the group, as the males are outnumbered. Males that reach sexual maturity are driven out of the natal group and try to invade other groups. If successful, the new male kills all young animals in the group. We call this 'infanticide'. This way offspring is needed quickly and the male is sure that all offspring in the group are his.