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 NATURE

lantern

Contrary to what the name suggests, the lantern is not a luminous lady. This damselfly has a black abdomen, except for the second to last segment, which is colored bright blue. This looks a bit like a lantern on a stick, hence the name.

At home in freshwater

The lantern is the most common damselfly in Vogelpark Avifauna. This well recognizable species feels at home in freshwater and can therefore often be found around ponds.

Males and females look different. The male has a green and blue colored thorax. In the female, the color of this thorax varies, from brown and orange to purple, blue or green. In some females, the colors fade into each other as they age.

The larva is small and has short pointed appendages on the abdomen. The development of the larva takes about a year. The 'emergence' - the process by which the larva crawls out of the cocoon - lasts from the end of April to September. Most damselflies can be found between the end of May and the end of August.

facts and tidbits

English name

Common Bluetail or Blue-tailed Damselfly

Scientific name

Ishnura elegans

living environment

Almost all of Europe, except for the islands of the Mediterranean Sea and northern Scandinavia.

Additional information

Contrary to its name, this damselfly does not emit any light.

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 LANTERN IS ONLY A FEW DAYS OLD?

Lanterns live much longer have an updated larval stage then as a maid. They take about a year to out the cocoon to sneak, maar then life as a damsel is short. Mannettes living usually only five day, en although females if they can stretch it to eleven days, they will not live long either.