Parque das Aves

Welcome to Par-kee das Ah-vees, a world-class institution dedicated to the conservation, rescue, and rehabilitation of the avian species of the Atlantic Forest. While the neighboring Ee-gwah-soo Falls represent the raw power of…

Our first major stop is the Flamingo Lake, a serene aquatic habitat that serves as the home for a vibrant colony of these long-legged birds. Observe the striking pink hue of their plumage. …

We now enter one of the park's most beloved enclosures: the walk-through Toucan Aviary. Here, you are likely to have a very close encounter with the Toco Toucan, the largest and most recognizable species of the toucan family. …

This section of the park is perhaps the most significant from a conservation standpoint. The Atlantic Forest Aviary is a massive, immersive space that recreates the complex layers of the Mah-ta At-lan-tee-ka. …

Prepare yourself for a sensory explosion as we enter the Macaw Kingdom. This enormous aviary is home to several species of these large, intelligent parrots, including the Scarlet Macaw and the Blue-and-yellow Macaw. …

In a delightful shift of scale, we now enter the Butterfly House, a delicate enclosure where thousands of lepidoptera flutter among tropical flowers. This space is a celebration of the smaller residents of the Atlantic Forest. …

While birds are the primary focus of the park, a complete understanding of the Atlantic Forest requires an examination of its other inhabitants. The Reptile Den introduces us to the predators and scavengers that maintain the…

Our journey through Par-kee das Ah-vees concludes here, but the mission of this sanctuary continues every hour of every day. We have traveled from the social lakes of the flamingos to the high-energy aviaries of the macaws,…