The 15 Best Bird Sanctuaries & Bird Parks

1.Dubai Dolphinarium Dolphin, Seal & Bird Show Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,020 reviews · from $25Our pick

Watch bottlenose dolphins and sea lions perform playful stunts at Dubai Dolphinarium, then choose an option with the exotic bird show. You will see parrots, cockatoos, hornbills, toucans, falcons, and more. Standard entry costs $25, with VIP seating available.

“We had a fantastic time at the Dubai Dolphinarium watching the dolphin, seal, and bird show. The dolphins were incredible — so clever and full of personality — and the seals were adorable and entertaining. The bird show was colourful and interactive, with some amazing tricks. Everything was well organised, family-friendly, and kept both adults and kids engaged from start to finish. Definitely worth a visit when in Dubai!”

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2.Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · from $33

Visit Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World for a guided walk-through aviary with more than 700 native and exotic birds. You can meet cockatoos and macaws at close range, take free photos, explore six kilometres of garden paths, and enjoy Glass House Mountains views. Guide Lydia is praised for making the bird encounters easy and fun.

“Most beautiful birds garden!!! They will land on your shoulder. Do not wear earrings and clothes with buttons. The birds will eat the buttons off your clothes!!”

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3.Puerto Iguazu: Iguaza Falls Brazilian Side & Bird Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 260 reviews · 7 hours · from $46

Travel from Puerto Iguazu into Brazil for sweeping views of Iguazu Falls and a visit to the Bird Park. Your guide handles the day’s logistics in English and Spanish, but most sightseeing is self-guided. Allow extra time for border checks, and bring snacks.

“The guide was great. I was the only non Spanish fluent speaker and he always made sure I knew what was happening before moving on. I was glad to have the seamlessness of the border crossings. I liked having the opportunity to go at my pace with reliable transportation. Everything was great!”

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4.Niagara Falls, Canada: Bird Kingdom Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 243 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

At Bird Kingdom, five minutes from Niagara Falls, you’ll walk through a multi-level rainforest filled with free-flying birds. Meet parrots, feed lorikeets for an added fee, visit the Night Jungle, and hear live talks from experienced staff. Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour, or longer if you linger.

“Bird Kingdom is good for all ages. I went as a family with 2 teenagers, and we all really enjoyed. The place is huge. You could spend up to 1 1/2hours there it's will worth a trip to see all the different birds”

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5.Bali Bird Park Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 202 reviews · from $18

Spend about three hours at Bali Bird Park, home to 1,300 birds from 250 species. Walk through tropical gardens, join feeding sessions, watch free-flight and bird-of-prey shows, and enjoy a 4D movie. Entry is valid during opening hours, with food and photos sold separately.

“We loved being able to touch and hold the birds. The bird show was also amazing, how they fly and come back themselves. Heaven is going to be awesome!”

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6.Brazilian Falls and Bird Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 120 reviews · 6 hours · from $38

Join Fabio, Claudio, or another multilingual guide for a six-hour visit to Bird Park and the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. See Atlantic Forest birds in spacious habitats, then follow a 1,600-meter trail to wide views of the falls and Argentina.

“Fabiaso was friendly and knowledgeable about the tour. He also was nice enough to take the photos as I was alone 😊. He explained the tour schedule well and completed it within the time. Overall, a great tour.”

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7.Marijuana Farm and Bird Sanctuary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 89 reviews · 3 hours

You’ll ride from your Montego Bay hotel in private, air-conditioned transport to a local marijuana nursery, then visit an exotic bird sanctuary. The English-speaking experience lasts about three hours, but farm and bird entry fees are extra, and the transportation provider is separate from the attraction operators.

“It was absolutely awfull. The guide said we should pay 20 dollars more, to look at some terrible circumstances for the poor poor animals, mostly birds sitting in small cages it was horrible. So we cancelled the rest of the activity and we went back to the hotel. So only a little ride in a car. I Will not recommand this trip to anyone. Its animal cruelty and I Will report it. Besides I paid 2 times this trip, because the first one did not go through. And that is really bad bad service.”

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8.Desembocada and Ameca River Bird Paradise (Wetland and Tropical birds in PV)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) Top rated

Start early from Marina Vallarta and travel by air-conditioned van to Desembocada, the Ameca River, and Playa Boca de Tomates. Guides such as Michael and Cynthia use scopes, bird calls, and local knowledge to find tropical species. Expect snacks, coffee, a checklist, and up to 350 possible bird species.

“Everything about this birding trip was great. Cynthia is very knowledgeable and sees birds that I wouldn’t have spotted. The trip to El Tuito resulted in over 50 species observed (including a mot mot). Cynthia set a relaxing pace.”

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9.Bali Bird Park: 1-Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 82 reviews · 1 day · from $8Best value

Spend one day exploring Bali Bird Park’s recreated habitats, from Sumatra and Papua to Africa, Australia, and Latin America. Watch free flight and birds of prey shows, feed lories and pelicans, visit the Komodo exhibit, and see colorful macaws and cockatoos up close. English and Indonesian assistance is available.

“En hele fijne dag, je hebt alles wat je nodig hebt! Een mooi show, vrij rondlopen tussen leuke en speelse vogels. Een gebedsruimte waar je het gebed kunt verrichten en lekker eten!”

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10.Brazilian Falls, Bird Park and Itaipu Dam from Foz do Iguaçu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend about nine hours with a local guide visiting the Brazilian falls, Parque das Aves, and Itaipu Dam. Guides such as Fabio, Letiele, Airton, and Antonio have earned praise for clear English, local insight, and flexible pacing. Entrance fees to the park and dam are extra.

“Fabio was an excellent guide, passionate and knowledgable about the iguaçu area. I had a really wonderful time with him. He had brilliant suggestions which suited my tastes, did his best to time things to minimize crowds (and succeeded well), and was helpful pointing out wildlife. Really recommend!”

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11.Inner Farne National Trust Bird Sanctuary – 3 hr trip to the Farne Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $41

Join George, a current Trinity House Lighthouse Attendant, for a 2.5 to 3-hour boat trip around the Farne Islands. See puffins, Arctic terns, razorbills, seals, lighthouses, and St. Cuthbert’s Chapel, then spend one hour ashore on Inner Farne.

“A fabulous trip, and we were so delighted to see such a variety of birds up close-especially the Puffins, Arctic Terns and their chicks, and Cormorants. The Seal colonies were impressive too. The Chapel was lovely, and the woodwork particularly impressive. We were lucky with the weather, and the only thing that would have improved the outing is the commentary being louder. It was really informative but quite hard to hear over the noise of the engine. Ticket staff, Crew and National Trust staff couldn't have been more helpful or welcoming. Views of the coast- Bamburgh, Lindisfarne, and the beaches- from sea were beautiful. A really great trip with our…”

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12.Bali Bird Park 1-Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 65 reviews · 1 day · from $8

Spend a full day exploring Bali Bird Park’s recreated habitats, from Sumatra and Papua to Africa and Australia. Your ticket includes bird shows, feedings, free bird feeding, the 4D cinema, and access to walk-through areas where cassowaries, cranes, storks, and pelicans roam.

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13.Bird Park Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 61 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $54

You’ll visit Parque das Aves near Iguaçu National Park, walking sign-posted jungle paths among more than 900 birds, reptiles, alligators, moths, and hummingbirds. A shared car or van picks you up in central Foz do Iguaçu, with Portuguese, English, or Spanish support and groups of up to 15.

“Incredible! The best tour I have ever been on. The falls are absolutely amazing! Long day but so worth it.”

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14.Iguassu Falls Brazilian Side: Macuco Safari, Helicopter Flight and Bird Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $415

Spend about 10 hours seeing Iguassu Falls from every angle. Your guide handles transport, park timing, and the Macuco Safari boat ride, while you add a 10-minute helicopter flight and two hours at Bird Park. Guides such as João Pedro, Ana Carolina, and Mauricio are praised for strong local knowledge and careful pacing.

“Ana Carolina was Great and turned a very raining day into a wonderful experience. Unfortunately we could not do the helicopter ride due to the heavy rain.”

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15.From Avignon: Camargue Tour with Bird Park Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · 9 hours · from $141

Spend nine hours exploring the Camargue in a small group of up to eight. Guide Nico, Veronica, or Nicholas leads you through Pont de Gau Bird Park, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, local ranch country, and Aigues-Mortes. Expect flamingos, white horses, bulls, salt marshes, free time, and a long day in an air-conditioned van.

“We loved the bird park and Aigues Mortes . We were less impressed by St Marie de la Mer - it was too much of a seaside resort with really only food places Our guide, Nico, was superb”

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