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

Rüppell's vulture

Rüppell's vultures live in the arid regions of Africa. Here the animals can be found on the savannas, steppes and in the deserts. Any mountain walls and treetops in these areas are used as breeding and resting places. Illegal hunting and poisoning seriously endanger wildlife.

Statement

Sharp viewers

The Rüppell's vulture is a large bird with a wingspan of up to 2,6 meters. The birds feed on carcasses. Rüppell's vultures can see very well, so they can see from a great height whether there is something they like on the ground. That is extremely important, because food is very scarce in the dry regions of Africa. The birds use their thick, powerful beak to pull pieces of meat from the carcass. Their striking bald head also has a function; so that no blood sticks to them when they go with their heads into a carcass.

In Avifauna's large vulture aviary, the Rüppell's vulture lives together with a somewhat smaller vulture species from Africa: the white-headed vulture. In 2023 we are working on a new home for these birds. Avifauna coordinates the EEP management program for the white-headed vulture, but the Rüppel's vulture is also an endangered species. If we do nothing, this species could even be extinct within 15 years!

The ruppell's vulture

facts and tidbits

Facts about the Rüppell's vulture

English name

Ruppell's vulture

Scientific name

Gyps Rueppelli

living environment

Savannas and drier areas of Africa

Diet

Meat from cadavers

Weight

6,8 - 9 kilograms

Nest size

1 egg

Hatching time

55 days

IUCN status

Critically endangered

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 RÜPPELL'S VULTURE CAN FLY AS HIGH AS AN PLANE?

Ruppells vultures hover high over the land when they search for food. They use the thermals to gain altitude. The animals can heights of yes 11 kkilometers to achieve. That's as high as an airplane! In order to get enough oxygen into the lungs at this altitude, the Ruppells vultures have a special protein in their blood that can bind extra oxygen.