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

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 NATURE

Brown-red darter

The brown-red darter is found in a large part of Europe and is therefore a very common species in the Netherlands. When this dragonfly species is completely out of color, it will have a red abdomen. The species partly owes its name to this.

Recognizable colours

The brown-red darter has black legs with yellow stripes. The male has a long and slender body without a club at the end. There are a few black spots on the abdomen. Females have a yellow abdomen that later changes to red or reddish brown. The abdomen has black stripes on the side.

Before the adult dragonfly dies, she deposits her egg in the water. The larva hibernates in it, which then hatches from the egg in the spring. The larvae have large eyes and a short, broad head. They live on the bottom of shallow water between aquatic plants. When the larva molts, the shells they leave behind have different colours.

facts and tidbits

English name

Common Dart

Scientific name

Sympetrum striolatum

living environment

Most of Europe, east to Japan, south to North Africa.

Additional information

The larva of the brown-red darter overwinters as an egg in the water.

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 YOU CAN RECOGNIZE THE BROWN-RED DAIRY DRAGONFLY BY ITS MUSTACHE?

This strain has a look-a-like: the brick red darter. They can be distinguished from each other with minimal differences. A very sharp close-up of the head can help. If they have a black moustache, then it is the brown-red darter, but if a black ring beard is visible, then it is a brick-red darter.