Birds

Experience this amazing free-flying bird demonstrations three times a day - an unmissable part of any visit to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo!

Duck and dive as a bald eagle, hawks and macaws swoop above your head in the bird arena and learn how these brilliant birds have adapted to survive in the wild.

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Meet some of the stars of the Birds of the World demonstrations:

Richard the Red Legged Seriema
Watch "Naughty Richard" demonstrate how he hunts and kills his reptile prey

Toucan standing on post
See how the toucan uses its brightly coloured beak

Flying macaws
Experience the macaws swooping around the bird arena in pairs

Harris Hawk
Meet the Zoo's harris hawk

birds of the world demonstration times

Please note: Bird demonstrations run daily throughout the peak season, only on weekends throughout September, and take a break throughout the winter months.

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