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!

About AVIFAUNA

The emergence

Avifauna is a concept for many people. In 1950 the first bird park in the world opened its doors in Alphen aan den Rijn and in the meantime thousands of visitors know how to find us every year. The popularity has remained, however there is much has changed since those early days. Avifauna developed into a versatile zoo that are takes social responsibility seriously en that keeps up with the times.

Our rich history

Private property becomes public

The founder of Vogelpark Avifauna is the Van den Brink family. When they built up their private collection, the rules were much less strict. As a result, they were able to buy up almost all bird species and the collection grew into one of the most famous in the region. After Van den Brink opened his estate to visitors once at the request of the mayor, the enthusiasm was so great that he decided to set up a bird park. In the 1950s Vogelpark Avifauna a fact: the first bird park in the world! You can still admire some characteristic, historic parts from that time, such as the row of trees at the entrance, the rose garden with the chestnut tree and the pond with the park restaurant.

The toucan stays

In 1956 the bird park was sold to the Van der Valk family. The new owner was so impressed by the beautiful toucan in Avifauna's original logo that he made the bird the model for the logo of the entire family business. In the following period, the park grew into one of the largest specialized bird parks in the world.

On the move

Zoos have been in a state of flux for several decades. For example, it used to be completely normal to house different animal species in separate cubicles. Nowadays the enclosures are much more natural and different animal species live together where possible. At Avifauna, we consider our animals as ambassadors for their peers in the wild. Like other zoos, we are committed to nature and species conservation around the world. The educational element is also much more important today than it was back then.

separate foundation

Because of this changing view of zoos Vogelpark Avifauna now separated from the Van der Valk concern. It is housed in a separate foundation and has been given its own logo. Van der Valk only takes care of the catering in the park.

Our rich history will remain visible in various places in the park, but we are emphatically focusing on the future, based on new insights, guidelines and visitor wishes. Avifauna is ready for tomorrow!