Dunedin Botanic Garden Aviary

Shopping Guide: Botanic Garden Aviary

Why You Should Visit

• Diverse Bird Collection: You'll find a wide variety of colorful and exotic birds, including a huge range of parrots and other bird species. The aviary houses a collection of tropical birds.
• Free Admission: The aviary is a great free attraction, perfect for families and bird lovers.
• Well-Maintained Environment: The space is very well kept, tidy, and clean. Enclosures are generally clean.
• Engaging Experience: The location offers a fun experience with the sounds of the birds. Some of them are talking, adding an interactive element to your visit.
• Notable Resident: Be sure to visit Sid, a talking parrot, who is often happy to repeat phrases like "hello".
• Beautiful Scenery: The aviary is situated within the Botanic Garden, offering a cool walk to the aviary surrounded by lovely scenery. You can also explore the Botanic Gardens as a whole.
• Helpful Amenities: The park map is quite helpful.
• Photographic Opportunities: Despite the robust cage wires, the birds are curious, and you can see them most of the time.

Why You Might Consider Alternatives

• Cage Obstructions: Be aware that the cage wire can be quite thick and might make it hard to get a good look at the birds and take photos.
• Enclosure Size Concerns: Some enclosures might feel a little bit small, especially for larger birds. Some birds could use a little room to spread their wings.
• Limited Interaction: While Sid the parrot is a highlight, direct interaction with other birds is not mentioned.
• Cage Robustness: The cages, while seemingly secure, may be robust, which might affect photo quality and the ability to get a really good look at the birds.
• Observation only: You're there for observation only, not direct interaction or hands-on experiences with the birds.