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BIRDWORLD’S FURRY FRIENDS

Wednesday the 3rd of August 2011 is the day the teddy bears have their picnic at Birdworld and the launch of the tourist attractions summer events calendar. Children can enjoy all the events at no extra charge as it is all included in their admission price.

Throughout the day there will be games, music and competitions with all children taking part receiving a gift. Free amusement rides and bouncy castles all on hand to keep the children entertained, plus two very magical shows not to be missed. The highlight of the day is the annual teddy bear parade, which winners of best categories will take home a fantastic prize. So be sure to bring your bear to enter.

Forthcoming events include, Friendly Bug day on 10th August when children can meet some of our more creepy crawly residents, join in the arts and crafts and watch the Punch and Judy Show. Plus Pirate Fun Day on August 24th, (those in fancy dress could win some great prizes) and our the Minibeast Safari Day on August 31st.

FATHERS DAY FUN

This fathers day why not treat dad to special day out at Birdworld. With a fantastic deal on offer (dads come in free with one full paying person voucher required- see website) it is not to be missed.

See the bright feathers of parrots in flight, take a tour around Penguin Beach and listen to the chatter of kookaburra in our flying display, it’s all part of a day out at Birdworld, the bird park and gardens near Farnham in Surrey.

Plus to celebrate the spectacular skill of flight by these beautiful birds, Birdworld is holding the Great Paper Plane Competition from 11.00 til 4.00pm on Sunday June 19th 2011. Both adults, and children can take part at no extra charge and the lucky winners will win fantastic prizes.

FOR ALL THE FUN AT THE FARM

For a day full of activities and displays with a farmyard theme, head for the Jenny Wren Farm at Birdworld in Farnham this half term (31st May through to 3rd June 2011). The whole place will be full of the sounds of baby animals and their parents: Quite the best time to see them! During the week, we will have lots to keep you entertained. Meet the exhibitors, take a ride on the tractor, have fun in the arts and crafts tent, take part in competitions and cheer on your favourite goat and ferret in the famous farmyard races. Plus take a gander at all the fabulous 2011 Great Scarecrow Competition entries which will be on display during Farm Week.In addition to Farm week, we are also pleased to be supporting Love Your Zoo Week. This is a national initiative run by BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquaria) to raise awareness of the fantastic Zoos within our country. Look out around the park for extra activities, feeds and talks to celebrate the opening of our new exhibit, Penguin Beach and Love Your Zoo Week.PLUS: Face Painting, Bouncy Castle, Horse & Cart rides (weather permitting) separate charges apply to these activities.

Usual park entry ticket prices apply.

The Penguins Are Coming!

Here at Birdworld we are busy putting the finishing touches to Penguin Beach, home to our new colony of 30 African Penguins. By recreating their habitat of Robben Island South Africa, Birdworld's Penguin Beach will make the penguins feel at home and allow you to encounter these amazing birds at close quarters.

Arriving on the quayside you'll have views over the harbour to the penguins on the beach, then stroll along the boardwalk and see the penguins up close from one of the hides or viewing areas, which lead out through the nesting grounds.

Feeding will take place daily, but for the ultimate African Penguin encounter you can join the bird keepers yourself and help them feed the penguins."

Penguin Beach is due to open in time for half term and alongside Birdworld’s popular Farm Fun week this makes it a fantastic time to visit.

Will and Kate arrive at Birdworld

Birdworld has two very special new arrivals this week. Although not too recognisable at present, these fluffy little individuals will in fact grow into sleek Humboldt’s Penguins.

Not having names, it didn’t take the Birdworld keepers too long to come up with Will and Kate to mark the occasion of this weeks royal wedding celebrations. Guests of the wedding undoubtedly had a fish course as part of the wedding breakfast but Birdworld’s Will and Kate will eat nothing but fish.

At this early stage in their lives this feeding process is a job for the keepers as these penguins are being hand reared in the hope that the parent birds may raise a second clutch themselves. Feeding takes place 4 times a day at present and unlike adult birds the chicks can not manage the fish whole, so before feeding takes place the fish has to be cut up into manageable pieces. Please spare a thought for staff at Birdworld, as Will and Kate were only the first of many more eggs due to hatch.

As these youngsters progress, visitors will get plenty of opportunity to see them and they will of course join the adults in the main pool when they can swim. Penguin lovers will also be pleased to know that Birdworld will also soon be home to a colony of African Penguins which will be taking up residency in the brand new Penguin beach exhibit which is due to open at the end of May. (04/05/11)

Spring Newsletter Released

Birdworld's spring newsletter is now available to read here (3mb pdf) (21/04/11)

Birdworlds new arrival ‘in a Pickle’

Birdworld, the Farnham tourist attraction welcomes a new edition to their bird collection. However this is not any ordinary bird, as this bird stands at nearly 6ft tall and adorns a cute and cuddly exterior that children will just love to hug. Pickles the parrot is a new Birdworld mascot and to celebrate his arrival a special Arty Fun event is being held in his honour on Tuesday 12th April. The days extra activities will run from 11.00am – 4.00pm and Birdworld is open from 10.00am-6.00pm.
Children will have the chance to meet and get creative with Pickles the Parrot and join in the free art and craft activities, plus enjoy a traditional Punch and Judy show, all inclusive in the normal park admission price. Plus, Pickles will be appearing at set times around the park with treats for all inquisitive children. With amusement rides, pony rides and lots more to see at Birdworld, it’s a great day out for the whole family.

Birdworld’s new attraction coincides with British Tourism Week.

In recognition of British Tourism week from 12th-20th March, Birdworld at Farnham are pleased to announce that work has begun on a brand new exhibit called Penguin Beach. It will be home to a colony of adorable African Penguins and is due to open at the end of May. This will compliment the existing attractions at Birdworld, which includes birds from all around the world, Underwater World, Jenny Wren Farm plus a full itinerary of daily events.

This fantastic walk through aviary is based on Robben Island, just off the coast of South Africa, and will give visitors the experience of arriving at the quayside with views over the harbour towards the main beach area. From the quay, visitors are led along boardwalks out across the beach and right through the middle of the penguins, giving great close up viewing and fantastic uninterrupted photographic opportunities. Visitors will leave the experience feeling as if they have visited the island without travelling the 6000 miles to get there!

British Tourism week, which is co-ordinated by VisitBritain, is now in its fifth year with the aim of raising the profile of the tourism industry, which is now the fifth largest industry in the country. Birdworld manger, Mark Anderson said,” with tourism being so important to the UK economy we are delighted to be in the position of currently adding to our attraction and being a part of the wonderful visitor experience that our country has to offer.”

Pictured- Birdworld Manager, Mark Anderson at the exhibit site (14/03/11).

SPRING HAS ARRIVED AT BIRDWORLD

SPRING has sprung at Birdworld, the Farnham tourist attraction, with the arrival of this year’s new rabbits and chicks. With lambs and goats soon to follow, Jenny Wren Farm will be bustling with the cutest of creatures great and small!

These fluffy and furry bundles of new life are already beginning to explore their rural world under he watchful eyes of their mums and the Birdworld keepers. It’s one of the busiest times of year for the farm staff and bird keepers who ensure that all expectant mums are healthy and ready for their new arrivals.

To celebrate mother’s day on the 3rd April, Birdworld has a fantastic offer for mums to visit the attraction for free.

Birdworld Supports Fair Trade Fortnight

28th February to 13th March 2011
Tourist attraction Birdworld in Farnham is pleased to support Fair Trade Fortnight by promoting its Nature Planet range in the gift shop. This sustainably sourced selection of gifts has something for everyone and sits comfortably alongside the many other gift ranges. Birdworld also supports the Fair Trade scheme throughout the park by selling items such as tea, coffee, chocolate chip cookies and wafer bars, which are all Fair Trade Products.

Mark Anderson, Park Manager commented “Here at Birdworld, we are delighted to support Fair Trade products wherever we can and by doing so help support sustainable development and fair trade conditions in the 3rd world. In addition we also try to balance this with locally sourced ranges and produce and this in turn all helps us achieve our Green Tourism Goals”.

Birdworld In Bud Activity Week

Half term is a great time to visit Birdworld as we look forward to spring. Children can enjoy plenty of fun, with a themed craft activity taking place throughout the week 21st to 25th Feburary, in our undercover aquarium, which is all included in your park entry price. Encouraging your little ones green fingers, they can create their very own Mr Cress Head or simply celebrate their artistic skills by creating colourful cards. Plus a topical trail will be running with a small reward for every child taking part.

Your day out at Birdworld also includes a busy schedule of daily events. The Penguins are fed twice a day by our keepers. The birds will also entertain you in our Heron Theatre Show and younger visitors will enjoy meeting our smaller cuddly residents in the farm Animal Handling Experience. Plus no day is complete without joining the bird Keepers for the ‘Owl Prowl’ feeding tour.

Birdworld is open from 10.00am with art and craft activities taking place from 11:00 .