Birdland Park & Gardens — Attraction in Cotswold District

Birdland Park and Gardens in Bourton-on-the-Water is a delightful destination for nature lovers and families alike. Situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, the park offers an immersive experience that brings visitors up close to a wide variety of bird species from around the world, all set within beautiful, well-maintained gardens.

From the moment you enter, you're greeted with the calming sounds of birdsong, and the lush greenery of the gardens creates a serene environment for a leisurely day out. The park is home to over 500 birds across 130 species, ranging from colorful parrots and flamingos to exotic species like penguins and hornbills. One of the highlights is the Penguin Shore exhibit, where you can watch the park’s colony of King and Humboldt penguins swimming and waddling around, which is both fascinating and fun for all ages.

The well-designed enclosures are spacious and provide ample opportunity for visitors to observe the birds up close while ensuring the animals’ comfort. There’s also a Woodland Walk and Riverside Path, offering a chance to see more native species and enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding nature.

For those visiting with children, Birdland offers plenty of interactive activities, from feeding sessions to informative talks by the knowledgeable staff. The Discovery Zone is particularly engaging, with opportunities to learn about different bird species, their habitats, and conservation efforts.

What sets Birdland apart is its balance of education and entertainment. The park emphasizes the importance of wildlife conservation while also providing an enjoyable, leisurely experience. The gardens are beautifully kept, offering a peaceful space to relax and unwind between exhibits.

With a café on-site and plenty of picnic areas, it's easy to spend an entire day exploring the park. Whether you’re a bird enthusiast, a family with young children, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of nature, Birdland Park and Gardens offers a wonderfully unique and enriching experience in a...

I went with my friend who's obsessed with Parrots.

Parking was next door (not included) you need pay separately for that. Generally park looks like it need financial help - support. Very untidy, lack of employes, atmosphere looks like they just expect people sit and eat in expensive coffee shop and do not focus on anything else. I love penguins and flamingos but it's not enough for price of the ticket. On another site of coffee shop called "The Nest" could be Pandemonium of Parrots... But in real life all units were empty! I spotted two sad parrots - one sitting at the corner, another in very small wooden house. I'm pretty sure there was a note "over 237 spices of parrot". Anyway the worse experience was later when we entered to "promising" dinosaur park... I was shocked who had that idea? Broken car in entrance was more interresting than the content inside the park.

We left with mixed feelings, bit sad people have no ideas or passion for running park like this.

On the end I said good bye to Scarlet Macau (Ara) - some photographer who looks like is working there told us the bird speak sometimes. It just watched us like it won't be there anymore and it's face broke our hearts.

I'm summary I would say it's not worth to go there at all. But you could go and judge it yourself. On the end of the day you may just have hope your money feed the birds in poorly...

I've been coming to Birdland every year since I can remember, way back when the whole colony was from the Batman movies - or so my mother informs me! So, I fondly remember growing up seeing Seth and friends - sorry, Spike! - and I'm glad I can now share my love of Birdland with my young niece and nephew and friends who have never visited before.

The penguins are always the highlight of my visit. But it's also lovely to see the other birds, too, especially the young flamingo chicks and the owls. My niece and nephew love the colourful parrots and macaws, too, and the dinosaur nature reserve is a firm favourite. Yes, it's overgrown - but isn't that how a nature reserve should be!? Untouched and left to grow more naturally.

I was also pleased to see screens across the penguin pool viewing area. I've seen videos on social media of people touching them and encouraging others to do so!... It's great to see this is now deterred. The new pool and enclosure is looking great, and I love the subtle nod to former resident 'Missy', too.

The staff and keepers are always very friendly and knowledgeable, and we enjoyed watching the penguin feed. We were also lucky enough to see a snippet of Pablo and Splash being read and got 2 books signed. A fab day out, and as an annual pass holder, I'll definitely...