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

Want to gift 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

Humboldt penguin

The Humboldt penguin is a medium-sized penguin that lives along the coastal areas of Chile and Peru. They feed on schools of fish and squid in the Humboldt Current, named after a German explorer. If natural conditions are favorable, this penguin species can breed all year round. So you have a chance to see young penguins in our park in all seasons!

Swimming and sunbathing

Penguins have wings, but they don't fly. He uses them to swim very fast, at speeds of up to 30 km per hour. Its webbed feet act as a rudder. There are also small nails on the legs to make it easier to climb ashore. When you think of penguins you may immediately think of the South Pole, but most species live spread over the southern hemisphere, such as the Humboldt penguin. They can therefore not handle the cold very well and prefer to lie nice and warm in the sun! 

Humboldt penguins have a good camouflage because of their white belly and black back. If a predator swims above the penguin, it cannot be seen because of the dark color of the water. And when the predator swims under the penguin, the white belly cannot be seen due to the reflection of the sun.

The Humboldt penguin

facts and tidbits

Facts about the humboldt penguin

English name

Humboldt penguin

Scientific name

Spheniscus humboldti

living environment

Chile and Peru

Diet

Fish, squid and crustaceans

Weight

4 - 6 kilograms

Nest size

2 eggs

Hatching time

40-45 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 PENGUINS CAN RECOGNIZE EACH OTHER BY THEIR VOICES?

Penguins get along well recognizing based on their voice. Every penguin sounds different, at least for penguins themselves. They also all have a unique pattern of dots on the belly. This can you compare with a fingerprint. Stays for us humans it difficult keeping penguins apart individually, especially in a large group. Therefore the penguins in Avifauna wear colored bracelets. This way the caretakers know exactly who Who yeah, en also which penguins belong together.