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

Red panda

The name 'panda' means 'bamboo eater'. It is therefore well chosen, because although this animal has the teeth of a carnivore, it mainly eats bamboo (95%), grasses, fruits and sometimes eggs and young birds. Contrary to what the name suggests, the red panda is not related to the giant panda. He belongs to the cats.

Statement

Well protected against the cold

Into the pandas Vogelpark Avifauna belong to the species found in the Himalayan Mountains. They live there in mixed forests of deciduous and coniferous trees, at an altitude of 2200 to 4800 meters! The legs of the red panda are hairy and have sharp nails. This allows the red panda to climb well and its feet are protected against the cold. On the sides of the front legs is a bunion that the animals use as a kind of thumb to grab bamboo.

In Avifauna, the red pandas can be found in the Oriental garden. The red panda female is called Mai and she has already raised two cubs in Avifauna. In 2022 she is paired with a new man, Luigi, in the hope of a new offspring.

Fun facts about the red panda:

Habitat: Nepal, Tibet and western China
Food: bamboo shoots
Age: about 13 years old
Weight: 3 to 6 kilos
Offspring: 1 to 4 young
Gestation period: 130 days
IUCN: endangered

The red panda

facts and tidbits

Facts about the red panda

English name

panda net

Scientific name

Ailurus fulgens

living environment

Nepal, Tibet and Western China

Nutrition

Bamboo, grasses, fruits and sometimes young birds

Weight

3 to 6 kilograms

Number of boy

1 to 4 young per litter

Wearing time

116-130 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 RED PANDA CAN SLEEP UP TO 17 HOURS A DAY?

It can be quite a challenge to get the Red panda to spot in our zoo. They are mainly active early in the morning, or around dusk. They sleep a lot around that, up to 17 hours a day. They like to do this high in a tree of cavity. By being active at these times, they avoid the heat of the day. With their thick fur, red pandas are resistant to snow and cold, but less well to the heat.