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

vulture

In vultures, a distinction is made between vultures of the 'New World' (America) and the 'Old World' (Europe, Africa and Asia). The Egyptian vulture is an 'Old World' vulture, found on all three continents. In Europe we see this species mainly around the Mediterranean Sea, but sometimes it also gets lost in our regions.

Statement

Jump to the neighbours

Vultures prefer mountainous areas or dry (hilly) grass plains. In the mountain areas they prefer the steep cliffs to breed on. Sometimes several vultures come together here to breed. Then the young vultures sometimes jump over to other nests to eat with them. The Egyptian vulture is flexibly monogamous. In their case, this means that they can change partners after a few breeding seasons, or take another partner. This extra partner also helps to raise the young.

These vultures have a wingspan of 'only' one and a half meters. So it's a little one, among the vultures. Most notable is the yellow skin around the beak and the crest of longer feathers on the head. Young vultures are not yet white and have mostly brown plumage. Want to see the vulture in action? Then come to the bird demonstration, where this bird shows how to crack open an ostrich egg!

The vulture

facts and tidbits

Facts about the vulture

English name

egyptian vulture

Scientific name

Neophron percnopterus

living environment

Mountain areas and dry plains in Europe, Africa and Asia

Nutrition

Bait, eggs, small animals and insects

Weight

1,5 to 2,5 kilograms

Nest size

2 eggs

Hatching time

About 42 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 VULTURE USES HANDY TOOLS TO GET FOOD?

Vultures eat more than just 'carrion', or meat from dead animals. Their slim build makes it difficult for them to win the competition for food. Also, their beak is not strong enough to open a carcass on its own. For that reason they also have something else on the menu, including insects, small mammals and eggs. The vulture has devised a trick to open those eggs. They use a stone to crack open the egg. Handy, such a tool from nature!