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Parque das Aves
One of the largest bird parks in Latin America, with aviaries where you walk side by side with macaws, toucans and flamingos. It is at the entrance to the National Park and a must-stop with children.
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About Parque das Aves
The Parque das Aves was opened in 1994 by a couple, Dennis and Anna-Sophie Croukamp, in a forested area next to the Parque Nacional do Iguaçu. Today it covers about 16 hectares of Atlantic Forest with more than 1,400 birds of about 130 species. More than half came to the park rescued from trafficking or abuse. It is a private institution dedicated to the conservation of Atlantic Forest species, with breeding and release programs.
The route is a forest trail that passes through large aviaries you can walk into. In the macaw aviary, dozens of macaws fly over your head. There are aviaries for toucans, for river and mangrove birds, for small forest birds, and one for butterflies and hummingbirds. One of them is dedicated to the small, brown-feathered forest birds that go unnoticed in the wild. The park presents the Viveiro Cecropia as the largest bird aviary in Brazil. In each aviary, the birds fly free in a setting that resembles their native habitat: river, mangrove or forest.
Along the way, signs explain the story of each species and why it is there, often linked to rescue from trafficking.
What sets it apart from an ordinary zoo is the closeness: in the walk-in aviaries there is no fence between you and the birds. The park stays open in the rain, and the trail is almost entirely covered by the forest canopy. In 30 years, more than 10 million visitors have been there.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
In the morning, when the birds are more active and it is less hot. The park is open every day.
How to get there
It is at km 17 of Rodovia das Cataratas, next to the entrance of the Parque Nacional do Iguaçu. By city bus, take line 120, which leaves from the Terminal de Transporte Urbano (TTU) downtown.
Tip
Since it is next to the entrance to the Falls, you can combine both visits on the same day: start with the Falls early and leave the Parque das Aves for the afternoon.
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A look at the place
Parque das Aves in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Parque das Aves
Is the Parque das Aves part of the Parque Nacional do Iguaçu?
No. It is a private institution, next to the National Park entrance, with its own ticket.
How long does the visit take?
One to two hours along the trail and through the aviaries.
Is it open when it rains?
Yes. The park is open every day, and the trail is almost entirely covered by the forest canopy.
Where do the birds come from?
More than half of the birds arrived rescued from trafficking or abuse. The park has more than 1,400 birds of about 130 species.