Birdworld has opened The Birds, an art exhibition showcasing 20 original oil paintings by renowned British artist Paul Nelson, each inspired by the park's beloved birds including Boy the Toucan, Snowy Owls Moose and Elk, and Humboldt Penguins Squid and Penguin. The exhibition runs until 12 July in the newly transformed former Palm Café space, with a percentage of artwork sales donated to the Birdworld Conservation Fund.
Birdworld in Farnham has expanded its global conservation efforts through a new initiative linking the UK and South Africa to protect the critically endangered African penguin. Conservation Education Team Lead Mandy Glass recently completed a two-week placement with SANCCOB (Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds) in Cape Town to strengthen the partnership.
Birdworld is launching its first ever Duck Dash, a monthly treasure hunt where families search for five hidden rubber ducks across five locations in Hampshire and Surrey. The UK's largest bird park is using its beloved penguin mascot to promote the family-friendly competition.
Birdworld is hosting an Easter Egg-stravaganza on 28 March featuring a discovery trail and egg hunt for families during the school holidays. The event takes place at the UK's largest bird park, which recently opened new multi-million-pound indoor and outdoor play areas.
Birdworld welcomed a 70% increase in visitor numbers during February half-term despite wet weather conditions. The UK's largest bird park attributed the surge to recently opened multi-million-pound indoor and outdoor play spaces that allow families to enjoy the park in all weathers.
Birdworld, the UK's largest bird park, has donated to World Land Trust to purchase and protect 26 acres of habitat for critically endangered species across Africa and South America. The funding supports the conservation charity's mission to preserve biologically significant and threatened ecosystems.
Birdworld is opening a new seasonal attraction called Squid and Friends' Challenge from 14th to 22nd February, featuring a winter wonderland trail built with over 16,000 toy bricks. The experience has been created in partnership with local creative studio Iconic Bricks.
Birdworld is hosting a special members-only evening during February half term to raise awareness and funds for the critically endangered African penguin. The event will feature a presentation about penguins in the wild as part of Penguin Week.
Farnham Rugby Club's Minis team (aged 7-11) visited Birdworld for a bespoke guided educational tour following the club's partnership announcement with the UK's largest dedicated bird park. The visit combined wildlife education with the club's community engagement activities.
Birdworld, the UK's largest bird park, has successfully completed phases of a major redevelopment project aimed at improving long-term bird welfare and care standards. The investment was led by General Manager James Robson and Conservation Education Team Lead Mandy Glass, who have outlined the facility's mission behind the expansion.
Birdworld has opened its new Play Barn, a 17,000 square foot indoor play area and café marking the second phase of the UK's largest bird park's multi-million-pound redevelopment. The facility opened in time for the Christmas holidays with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 19.
