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The following Park experiences are temporarily suspended due to safe distancing measures: 

Keepers' Chit Chat  | Birdz of Play Area  | Bird Photography (Open on Weekends, PH and School Holidays) 

 

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The following exhibits will be closed for maintenance: 

Royal Ramble (until further notice) | Wings of Asia (until further notice)

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Our shows are operating at limited capacity as part of the necessary Safe Management Measures. We seek your understanding that once full, we will be unable to accept more guests.

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Quick facts

Lifespan

Lifespan

7 years

Diet

Diet

Seeds and grains

Habitat

Habitat

Dry, semi-deciduous forests

range

Range

Northeastern Brazil and Guyana

Also islands of Borneo and Sumatra

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The sun parakeets

Golden minis

Golden minis

The sun parakeet is green on the wings, scarlet on the breast and golden orange on the head and neck. This brilliant mix of colours is characteristic of their genus Aratinga, a group of “mini-macaws” found predominantly in northeastern Brazil. It forages in small groups but gather in large flocks where food is abundant. Its shrill disyllabic screeching is frequently audible from a distance.

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High Flyers Show

11.00am & 3.00pm Pools Amphitheatre

Featuring an all-star cast of our most popular birds and rising scene stealers, the High Flyers Show showcases their natural talents, breathtaking plumage and sharp-as-claws IQ.
Catch the friendly duel of parrots as they try to outdo each other with speed, agility and showmanship. Observe the habits of endangered hyacinth macaw gaia, and great pied hornbill pals Sunny and Vicky as they fly freely in the wild. Marvel at the mimicking ability of Amigo, our yellow-naped Amazon, the only bird in the world that can sing in three languages.

And why not join in the action? Just raise your hand and you might be chosen to hold a knotted rope with goodies for the sun conures, our adorable pint-sized parrots.

For a mesmerising and unforgettable grand finale, witness one of the world’s biggest flock of birds swoop onto centre stage, a high-flying symphony of colours, sounds and energy.

To seal this one-of-a-kind memory, be sure to pose for a photo with our gorgeous pink flamingos after the show!

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Trapped

Trapped

Due to their striking appearance, sun parakeets are a favourite among bird owners. Hunters exploit their soft spot for corn, using it as bait. The population in Guyana has been all but wiped out by trapping and hunters are now crossing the border to Brazil to purchase birds for export.

The IUCN Status

EN

Endangered

At very high risk of extinction in the wild

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is widely recognized as the most comprehensive, objective global approach for evaluating the conservation status of plant and animal species.

DD

Data Deficient

Unknown risk of extinction

LC

Least Concern

At relatively low risk of extinction

NT

Near Threatened

Likely to become vulnerable in the near future

VU

Vulnerable

At high risk of extinction in the wild

EN

Endangered

At very high risk of extinction in the wild

CR

Critically Endangered

At extremely high risk of extinction in the wild

EW

Extinct in the Wild

Survives only in captivity

EX

Extinct

No surviving individuals in the wild or in captivity

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