Birdworld

Join Birdworld for an unforgettable family adventure, where discovery, play, and nature come together for a fun-filled day! Located just outside Farnham on the Hampshire-Surrey border, Birdworld is home to over 1,200 birds, including playful penguins, flamingos, exotic parrots, and majestic owls. In 2025 they introduced exciting new adventure play areas, making Birdworld the ultimate family destination, whatever the weather!

Nestled just outside Farnham on the Hampshire-Surrey border, Birdworld is home to over 1,000 birds, including playful penguins, flamboyant flamingos, chatty parrots, and wise owls. Whether you’re here to marvel at our colourful residents or unleash some energy in their amazing play areas, there’s fun to be had for all ages—rain or shine! Feed the penguins at Penguin Beach, dive into the Owl Academy for an interactive adventure, explore Wetland Waders, or immerse yourself in the vibrant Love + Colour exhibit.

Birdworld Attractions and Animals

Treetop Adventures – Explore the new outdoor playground, Treetop Adventures, where children can explore nature from a fresh perspective. With rope nets, bridges, raised walkways and giant bird nests, there’s plenty of space for woodland adventures. Open year-round, the playground offers hands-on play, climbing structures, and even an interactive wet-play area where kids can channel water to fill the Bird Baths!

Indoor Play: Head indoors to the largest play area in the region! The indoor play is packed with birdhouse-themed play zones, tunnels, slides, and sensory boards – perfect for younger children. A dedicated toddler zone and a large net play area ensure there’s plenty of fun for everyone. Parents can relax in the nearby café while watching the little ones play.

Penguins: Don’t miss the penguins, where they glide through the water and waddle on the shore. For a more interactive experience, take part in a penguin feed (additional cost) and get up close and personal to learn about their quirky behaviours.

Love + Colour: The new immersive indoor exhibit celebrates vibrant birds in a sensory-rich experience. Featuring interactive play areas for children, the exhibit focuses on the connections birds make with each other. It offers a fun and educational way to learn about avian relationships in their colourful world.

Owl Academy: Visit the Owl Academy to learn all about owls in a fun, interactive way. This educational space lets children engage with fascinating facts about these incredible creatures, encouraging both play and learning.

Birdworld Food and Drink

Feeling hungry or thirsty after all the excitement? Located throughout Birdworld are several different food and drink options including Costa Coffee, catering for all needs.

The Play Barn Palm Café serves a selection of sandwiches, snacks, cakes and hot food throughout the day with seating and takeaway options.
The Palm café and Parrot Point kiosk are seasonal places to get snacks and drinks such as ice cream or cakes and drinks
Costa Coffee is served throughout Birdworld.

Birdworld Conservation

Birdworld is dedicated to conservation, with 40% of the species being threatened with extinction, making it home to some of the world’s rarest birds. As a BIAZA-accredited zoo, Birdworld upholds the highest standards of animal welfare, education, research, and conservation.

The Birdworld Conservation Fund supports local and international conservation initiatives and depends on donations by kind-hearted individuals. Protecting threatened species is at the heart of the conservation funds’ mission and currently the fund is aiming to help protect penguins as their numbers are declining swiftly.

Birdworld Passes and Events

Whether you’re exploring the play areas, feeding penguins, or discovering the colourful world of birds, Birdworld offers something for everyone. Come rain or shine, there’s always something exciting to do. Plan your visit soon, Birdworld is the perfect place for families to connect with nature, have fun, and create lasting memories!

Birdworld Vouchers and Discounts

Looking to save money on Birdworld? Check back regularly to find the latest deals on this page. Or, view our page of Hampshire attraction vouchers.

Disabled Guests

Birdworld is accessible for disabled guests with paved, flat paths running throughout the park. There is designated parking and disabled toilets facilities are located around the park. In addition, wheelchairs can be borrowed for the day free of charge (a returnable deposit is required) and can be booked by calling 01420 22140.

Opening times

Open every day except Christmas day.

We are open from 10:00am until 4:30pm*(5:00pm during the summer period)

Last admissions are an hour before closing.

Ticket prices

For more details on prices view our guide on Birdworld tickets, annual passes and experiences.

Adult ages 16+: £22.95

Child ages 2-15. Children must be accompanied by an adult: £22.95

Concession ages 60+ or Student with valid ID: £20.95

Child under 2 and carers: FREE

Prices above apply to tickets booked at least 24 hours in advance.

Birdworld Annual Members are granted free entry to Birdworld for 12 months, and receive a 10% discount on all food, drink, and retail items.

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