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Birdworld

📍 Farnham, Greater London

4.5(4,655 Google reviews)👶All ages

18-acre park dedicated entirely to birds — 181 species including penguins, toucans, and flamingos — with daily keeper talks, a Toucan encounter, and the new year-round Play Barn for wet-weather days.

181 bird speciesPenguin feedingToucan encounterIndoor Play BarnPhotography-friendlyAnnual pass value
★★★★★Featured review by Emma Brown

Just wow! so many birds of many varieties. They are excellent quality birds. Some had strange eyes that would look at you a bit intimidatingly but other than that I would say it's fantastic . I got an annual pass before I even went because I love birds. I would say I like them even more now. good job

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children who respond to up-close animal encounters rather than distance viewing. The bird focus is distinctive enough that it doesn't feel like any other zoo, and the Play Barn means a poor forecast needn't be a deal-breaker. Photography enthusiasts with older children get particular value from the enclosure quality.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Arrive in time for the penguin feeding talk — it books out and runs to a fixed schedule
The Toucan encounter requires separate booking and is a genuine standout
🎟️The new Play Barn is a strong wet-weather backup for younger children
🚗Bring a camera — enclosures are designed for close-range photography

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.5

4,655 Google reviews

Exceptional bird variety45%
Engaging keeper experiences30%
New Play Barn for all weather15%
Entry price is the main gripe10%
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Emma Brown

a month ago

Just wow! so many birds of many varieties. They are excellent quality birds. Some had strange eyes that would look at you a bit intimidatingly but other than that I would say it's fantastic . I got an annual pass before I even went because I love birds. I would say I like them even more now. good job

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catherine buckland

2 months ago

Haven't been here for years...and had a really lovely day out here. The whole place was well maintained and the birds were beautiful. My granddaughter loved the new indoor play area. Would thoroughly recommend

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Greg Bell

a month ago

Great venue with a great activities, new indoor play zone for kids w/ decent food and lot of interesting birds. Great for summer but fine for winter period too. Only price makes it miss the 5 golden stars.

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Alice Daphne Dora

a month ago

Had a wonderful time, we went in a photography capacity and found the enclosures to be very enriching for the birds, with a great mix of species. The only small part I wasn't so sure on, was in the Love & Colour, the main enclosure with the "love birds" lacked a lot of greenery and was mainly bird boxes, but the birds all seemed happy so this is more of an aesthetic choice I believe.

Reviews from Google

Overview

Birdworld is the UK's sole dedicated bird park, housing 181 species across 18 landscaped acres. Penguin feeding talks and toucan encounters are the headline experiences; the new Play Barn adds an indoor soft-play option so rain doesn't shorten the day. Seasonal events include dinosaur shows. The site suits photographers well — enclosure design puts birds at close range across most exhibits.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 16:30
Tuesday10:00 – 16:30
Wednesday10:00 – 16:30
Thursday10:00 – 16:30
Friday10:00 – 16:30
Saturday10:00 – 16:30
Sunday10:00 – 16:30

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