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 NATURE

Chopped aurelia

The chopped aurelia is a butterfly that is common in Europe, North Africa and Asia. This butterfly can be seen throughout the Netherlands from March to October. The butterfly used to be called the '(white) c-butterfly' because of the white C on the underside of its hindwing.

A star in camouflage

The butterfly likes to live in moist and sunny places. Many nectar plants can be found here for food. Both the caterpillar and the butterfly are good at camouflage. The caterpillars resemble bird droppings. An adult butterfly, with its wings closed, resembles a fallen leaf. At the top of the wings not only its orange color with black spots is striking, but also the dark brown, serrated wing edges.

The eggs are laid on the leaf margin of the host plant. These host plants are mainly stinging nettle, hops, willow and hazel. When the caterpillar crawls out of the egg, it can immediately eat the plant. That is also why our landscaping team leaves these plants - which are seen by many as weeds - in some places.

facts and tidbits

English name

Comma butterfly

Scientific name

Polygonia c album

living environment

All of Europe, North Africa, North and Central Asia to the northern parts of China, Japan and Korea.

Additional information

Both the caterpillar and the butterfly are good at camouflage.

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 TERROTORIUM OF THE CHOPPED AURELIA IS ONLY 12 M2 METERS?

This butterfly does not need much living space. They eat nectar plants and live in places where these appearance. The male makes this place his territory and also defends it by chasing away intruders. The territory is small, often only 12 m2.