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

How to 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!

Vogelpark Avifauna

Partnerships

Collaboration is for Vogelpark Birdlife a second nature. We have not only an extensive partner network built around our idealistic goals, but also part van various partnerships in the field of tourism and recreation. We would like to introduce you to a number of important partners.

ANBI

Vogelpark Avifauna and our conservation and education activities are organized in two not-for-profit foundations. Did you know that our zoo is also classified as a Public Benefit Organization (ANBI)? Due to the ANBI status, there are tax advantages associated with donations, legacies and legacies, which makes this form of support even more attractive. We are happy to tell you more about the possibilities

Green Key

Sustainability is an important part of our business operations. In 2022 Avifauna again achieved the Golden Green Key. This is the highest attainable level of the international quality mark in the field of sustainability for companies in the recreation and leisure sector and the business market. The Green Key quality mark recognizes companies that care about corporate social responsibility (CSR). the milieu en nature. At Avifauna do you see that for example back on water saving on -Purification en LED-lighting.

Van der Valk

Vogelpark Avifauna was owned by the Van der Valk group until 2013. In these years, the bird park has grown into an official zoo under the leadership of the family. In 2013, however, the activities were separated to do justice to the changing mission and vision. Since then Vogelpark Avifauna an official non-profit foundation, which means that all income goes directly to the park and the animals! Van der Valk Avifauna still takes care of all catering in and around the park.

Dutch Association of Zoos (NVD)

De NVD, founded in 1966, is the umbrella organization van de 13 largest Dutch zoos. She is involved in advocacy, quality assurance and the promotion of collectiveness. The plugged in zoos work closely together in the field of conservationprograms, education, conservation and research. She have jointly drawn up guidelines and codes for the responsible management of animal collections. The membership therefore counts as a quality mark.

European Association for Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA)

EAZA is an umbrella organization for quality zoos and aquariums in Europe and the Middle East. The EAZA was founded in 1992 and has more than 400 members. EAZA's mission is to allow European zoos to work together, so that they can achieve the common goals in the field of education, research and conservation so professional possible to convey. Birdlife constantly interacts with EAZA zoos to implement a balanced collection policy and build healthy populations.

Fun

Fun is it pplatform for Recreation and Tourism in Alphen aan den Rijn and the surrounding area. Entrepreneurs work together with the municipality and other stakeholders to the recreational appeal of the city. With Avifauna, Archaeon and Bosch as icons and crowd pleasers, Alphen has everything it takes to hébecome the central hub of the Groene Hart. Indoor Fun we make ourselves strong to make that tourist power more visible and to develop it further.

The Green Heart of Holland

The Green Heart of Holland is a platform on which entrepreneurs, marketing organizations and governments emphasize and bundle the tourism power of The Green Heart. With its varied and predominantly rural character, this area forms an antithesis to cities around it. The wide range of recreational activities, regional products and natural landscapes are brought to the attention of a wide audience. Avifauna, traditionally rooted in this area, is happy to contribute to this.

Adfund Supported Employment

Adfund Guided Working offers daytime activities to people who have a mild intellectual disability, a disability in the autistic spectrum or a minor psychological disability. Avifauna works together with this partner organization to offer a team of 12 to 15 clients meaningful daytime activities in our animal park. These colleagues are supported from Avifauna by a permanent supervisor, who tailors the work to individual preferences and possibilities. Together with the counselors of Adfund, we teach them to bear responsibility, so that they experience that they really participate in society.