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 NATURE

Bald cypress

The swamp cypresses can be called absolute forest giants. These trees can reach a height of 35 meters in Europe, but even 10 meters higher in North America. They can then have a trunk circumference of three to five meters. Not only do they grow very large, but they can also reach a bizarrely high age of up to 1000 years.

Special aerial roots

Then there is also something special about the swamp cypresses in Avifauna. Old trees in nature are known to develop aerial roots, known as 'knees'. The exact function of these aerial roots is not known, but it is thought that they serve to provide the tree with oxygen. Outside the natural area of distribution, these aerial roots are not or hardly known, but beware: the swamp cypresses in Avifauna have them all!

The English name (Bald cypress or: bald cypress) indicates another special characteristic. It is a deciduous coniferous tree. There are only a few species of coniferous trees worldwide that lose their leaves (needles) in winter. The larches are another example of this.

facts and tidbits

English name

Bald cypress

Scientific name

Taxodium distichum

Origin of our hair

North America

Flowering time

June July

Height

35 to 45 meters

Additional information

This species loses its needles in winter.

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.

NATURE EXPERIENCE

Avifauna has traditionally always invested a lot in the planting of the park, but its character has changed. Where the green used to be mostly had the function of an ornamental garden, we now give more space to nature. A visit to the park becomes real nature experience. That approach is relatively new to Avifauna, but fully fits in with our mission to protect nature and promote biodiversity. WThey are determined not to sit helplessly on the sidelines as nature impoverishes or even disappears. Will you help us with that?