Birdland

Rissington Rd, Bourton-on-the-Water, England

01451/820480

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Ranked #3 of 6 attractions in Bourton-on-the-Water

79 Reviews

Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas

Owner description: Birdland is a natural setting of woodland, river and gardens, which is inhabited byover 500 birds ( swans, pelicans, flamingos, hornbills, cranes,...... more » Owner description: Birdland is a natural setting of woodland, river and gardens, which is inhabited byover 500 birds ( swans, pelicans, flamingos, hornbills, cranes, storks, cassowary, pigeons, owls and many more) with the only group of King Penguins in England, Wales and Ireland. More than 50 aviaries, open enclosures and a Desert House and you will also see a display of fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects in the Discovery Zone There is the Penguin Café, indoor and outdoor Picnic areas, an indoor and outdoor play areas, Gift Shop and much more.There are several new aviaries and more to be built which will allow for some new species of bird to be seen in the future.We have just added another 2.5 acres to the site and have developed a nature trail area called ‘Marshmouth Nature Reserve’. The area is a maze of paths and copses with marshland and ponds and views over the Windrush River that will develop over the next few years. This will be a chance for you to immerse yourself in a small area of the Cotswold countryside where you can see many species from a dragonfly to a kingfisher. We have the support of Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and their early surveys have already acknowledged the presence of Otter and Water Vole on the site with over 60 species of bird recorded and hundreds of plant and insect species.The Discovery Zone offers a dry area to explain the Life Cycle of the Egg and the Life of Birds, seating and soft play area. We also have ‘Trigg Hall’ our new Conference/classroom/lecture theatre facility which will expand our educational facilities for schools, the visitor experience and small business conferences. For more details please contact us. The Encounter Zone is where visitors are able to get up close and personal with many animals from spiders and snakes to chinchillas and eagle owls.Many events planned each year including ‘Bird of Prey Encounters’, ’, ‘Meet a Keeper’ , Summer Trail, evening experiences like ‘Owl Night’, ‘Parrot Night’ and much more. Please look at our website for further details.This also includes daily Penguin Talk, Meet the Pelicans and soon Flamingo Talk.Easter and Summer Quiz trails and the Nature Reserve Warden’s Quiz and please contact us for any group and School visit requirements.Family Ticket, Season Ticket, Bird Adoption and Educational sheets.Arrange ‘Keeper for the Day’ or ‘Feed a Penguin’Newsletter ‘Pelican Notes’

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livvyWales

wales

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17 reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

14 helpful votes

“Great for bird lovers young and old”

Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Had a fabulous day here with our 18 month old grandson who's crazy about birds (as is his grandad) .There are lots of really interesting species to see which appear to be kept .immaculately The stars of the show have to be the King Penguins which were fascinating. The parkland was very spacious and well cared for with lots of... More

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Dear livvyWales, Thank you for the appreciation expressed after your visit to Birdland - it is good that young and old can enjoy and experience together and hopefully remember forever. We could not tell the public know at the time of your visit, but we have just had two Humboldt penguins hatch and they should be emerging from their nestbox... More

Chris G

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

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5 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

4 helpful votes

“Penguins are ace”

Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Penguins rock just had a feed a penguin experience and its great. At the moment some Scottish penguins are being looked after so lots of penguins to feed. More

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HI Chris, Thank you for your review and I am pleased that the unique experience of feed the King penguins was so great. Everyone should know that this expreience is limited to one person per day and as Birdland is the onlyplace in the UK where you can see and feed King Penguins. Thank you again Simon Blackwell More

ali_amy

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6 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

3 helpful votes

“A unique experience”

Reviewed 19 May 2012

Birdland is a great day out for families, students, elderly and everyone else alike! The reviews on here dont do it justice, just go and visit for yourself! The most important thing to realise is Birdland is now the only place in the UK you will see King Penguins, and one of only a few places in Europe. These birds... More

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Dear Ali, Thank you for the great review - I am pleased you enjoyed your visit and I could not have written a better review myself. It makes us all feel so good when people appreciate all the hard work that the staff undertake to ensure 'a unique experience' Thanks again Simon Blackwell More

sadakohere

London

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4 reviews

1 helpful vote

“Penguin Lover Heaven”

Reviewed 17 May 2012

I loved everything about Birdland. The birds had well thought out aviaries and all species were happy and active. The penguins were a big surprise and had me in stitches with their funny walking and noises. Definate must-see attraction. More

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JockBerks

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34 reviews

Reviews in 25 cities

21 helpful votes

“It was well worth our journey”

Reviewed 17 May 2012

I don't know how long it takes on average to go round the park, but with our four year old grandaughter it took us 4 1/2 hours. This was a mixture of running about like a lunatic from one exhibit to another and burning up excess energy in both the indoor and outdoor play areas. She was absolutely entranced when... More

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dvmac54

London

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5 reviews

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“Great sanctuary”

Reviewed 14 May 2012

The birds were well caree for and looked as if they were on holiday themselves More

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SLKYorkshire

Yorkshire

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39 reviews

Reviews in 14 cities

33 helpful votes

“Enjoyable couple of hours”

Reviewed 13 May 2012

It doesn’t take long to get around the bird park, so is possibly overpriced for that reason. However, it’s a pleasant couple of hours and I would visit again. It allows dogs in on leads, which makes it an ideal family attraction, for all the family. More

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HAPPYBNJ

newcastle

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7 reviews

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2 helpful votes

“bird lovers will love it”

Reviewed 9 May 2012

i know people say don't put animals in cages, but this little oasis will give lots of enjoyment, to young and old More

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Well thank you very much happybnj - it is always good to get any reviews, but such a positive response gives a great deal of respect to all the work of the keepers and ground staff. We strife to improve all the time and this summer will be no exception, so please return to see our developments. Thank you again... More

martinfjlewis

Reading, United Kingdom

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17 reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

2 helpful votes

“lots and lots of birds :)”

Reviewed 8 May 2012

good to spend a few hours here - well laid out park with lots of variety of birds to see - the feeding of the penguins is a must - comedy gold More

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Dear Martin, Thank you for your positive review and I hope you will return to visit in the summer when there will be even more to offer and hopefully some young penguins to see - incidentally our first Humboldt penguin was born yesterday ( 9.5.12) More

SUZANNE T

Norwich, United Kingdom

2 reviews

“lovely setting,”

Reviewed 3 May 2012

Beautiful Birds and the penguins were fab, all kept in lovely clean and spacious cages.Well worth a visit. More

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