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

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

Giant anteater

The giant anteater is the largest of its kind. Anteaters live on the grasslands and in the deciduous forests and rainforests of South and Central America. Here they mainly live in places where many ants and termites can be found. Anteaters often roam around and never stay in one place for long.

Statement

Long muzzle

Striking is its long snout, which flows streamlined into the rest of its body. The smell of the anteater is therefore very well developed, in contrast to its sight and hearing. Anteaters walk on their wrists with their front legs. They do this to protect their sharp claws. What is special about these animals is that they have a body temperature of only 32,7 degrees. This is the lowest of all land-dwelling mammals. Because of this, and because of their slow metabolism, they are rather slow animals.

Habitat loss is the greatest threat to the anteater. Fortunately, in Avifauna they can still be admired on the Argentinian Cerrado. Here they walk separately from each other outside the mating season. Anteaters are solitary, and if they meet outside of the mating season, it can turn into a fight.

The giant anteater

facts and tidbits

Facts about the giant anteater

English name

Giant anteatre

Legal name

Myrmecophaga tridactyla

Habitat

Savannah and tropical rainforest of Central and South America

Diet

Ants and termites

Weight

18 to 39 kg

Number of boy

1 young

Wearing time

190 days

IUCN status

Vulnerable

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 GIANT ANTITER CAN EAT UP TO A THOUSAND INSECTS PER MINUTE?

The anteater does not have a very varied diet. They only eat ants and termites. Anteaters carefully break open a nest of ants or termites with their sharp claws. They then use their long, sticky tongues to pick out the ants and termites. This tongue can be up to 60 cm long and make 150 movements per minute. This allows them to eat several thousand insects per minute.