Visiting Parque das Aves Bird Sanctuary
About Parque das Aves Bird Sanctuary
Parque das Aves is located about 10 kilometers from the Brazilian town of Foz do Iguacu and is on the way to the Iguacu Falls National Park (Brazilian Side). In December of 2019, I visited both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides of Iguacu Falls. During my visit to the Brazilian side, I stopped at Parque das Aves on the way to the national park. I was extremely satisfied with my visit to the bird park and enjoyed the chance to see the birds of the region up close.
Parque das Aves was founded by Anna and Dennis Croukamp in 1994. Their story began in the country of Namibia, where the couple received a Gray Parrot. The Gray Parrot sparked their love of birds, and by the early 1990s, the couple decided to open a bird park. Unfortunately, two years after the park opened, Dennis Croukamp became very ill and passed away. Anna continues to be active in the park and says that there is “always work left to do.” Anna and her staff work hard to care for the 1,300 birds that call Parque das Aves home. To learn more about the history of Parque das Aves click HERE.
The park is open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm daily, and admission costs R$80.00 ($15). Children under the age of 8 receive free admission to the park. There are additional packages that can be purchased. The popular backstage pass costs R$550.00 ($111) and allows guests private encounters with the birds. More information about the backstage pass is available HERE.
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Inside Parque das Aves Bird Sanctuary
Visitors to Parque das Aves follow a circular path that leads to many different bird habitats. There are multiple restrooms and places to purchase beverages along the path. Just past the owls, the path ends a restaurant and gift shop.
One of the things I enjoyed most about Parque das Aves is that I was able to enter many of the bird habitats. Being inside the walls of the cages, I felt like I was able to get much better pictures. I was extremely thankful that I brought my zoom lens.
It took about 90 minutes for me to walk through the 16 hectares of restored Atlantic Rainforest. Below are some of the birds that I photographed and interacted with.
There were many interesting plants inside the Parque das Aves as well. My favorite plant was the Lobster Claws. I’d never been in an Atlantic Rainforest before, which meant the plants were as fascinating at the birds.
When I entered the Toucan habitat, I turned my camera to “sport mode.” This mode allowed me to take multiple pictures per second in a burst. I was shocked when I was uploading my photos to see the action shot I captured of the Toucan eating his pellets. It appears that the Toucan grabs the pellet in his beak, and then throws it into the air to swallow it. The picture can be seen below.
The highlight of visiting the park was definitely the Macaws. The Macaws are located inside a walk-in habitat, and there were hundreds of them. My favorites were the blue and yellow Hyacinth Macaws.
A few photos below you can see where one Macaw almost flew directly into my camera. It was an amazing experience being so close to these magical birds.
Parque das Aves has also has a walk-in butterfly house. Inside the butterfly house were many Owl Butterflies. These butterflies are amazing as it appears that they have the eye of an owl on their wings. What a great way to scare off predators.
The last habitats in the park are for the owls. Just past the owls are the decorative fountain, gift shop, and restaurant. I had a diet coke and a couple of empanadas at the restaurant.
I truly enjoyed my time at the Parque das Aves. Throughout my visit, I was able to take some amazing photos and learn about some fascinating birds. I highly recommend a visit to the Parque das Aves for anyone visiting the Brazilian side of Iguacu Falls.
Tours that Stop at Parque Das Aves
It is not necessary to go on a tour to enjoy Parque das Aves. A self-guided walk through Parque das Aves can be throughly enjoyable. If you are prefer to take a tour I have linked two below. I am an affiliate partner of Viator. If you book a tour using one of the links below, I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. I would greatly appreciate it if you would consider booking using one of my links.
Prices are accurate as of May 2023.
 Brazilian Falls Bird Park and Itaipu Dam from Puerto Iguazu - $125.00 This tour offers the main activities of Foz do Iguaçu city departing from Puerto Iguazu in Argentina: the gorgeous waterfalls which are considered the second largest in the world; the Bird Park, a local center for the rescue and conservation of numerous species of birds; and the most powerful hydroelectric power plant in the world. |
 Parque Das Aves from Puerto Iguazu with optional Iguazú Falls Tour - $33.00 Enjoy a 2-hour tour at the Bird Park in Iguazu, getting to know more about local and exotic species of Birds and Reptiles. Hosting more than 200 species, this is the perfect place to know more about this sanctuary, while interacting with the many different birds. Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected areas only) is included. You can combine the visit to the Bird Park with a excursion to Iguazu Waterfalls on the Brazilian Side. |
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