Adventurekim Rating: Montecasino Bird Park South Africa: Overview
Montecasino Bird Park, Johannesburg South Africa.
I had visited the Bird Park some years back and it was fantastic then. Today however I was really blown away with all the new interactive additions and this park is truly a little gem tucked away in Fourways.
I took my son along with me and had several really special interactions with the birds and lemurs.
The entrance is very pretty and you are welcomed with lush green grass and stunning displays of flowers..
We had a light late lunch at the Cafe Flamingo. It can
seat 90 people and it overlooks the Flamingo Pond. We were also treated to some
antics from various peacocks and ducks. Check out next blog on Lunchtime friends and
Proud as a Peacock for the stunning photographs This venue also caters for
children's birthday parties (max 30 people). For bookings contact Richard on
+27 11 511 1203.
the eye of the crocodile!!
To our delight we found two
walk-through Aviaries and they boast over 60 species of birds including the
spectacular Scarlet Ibises, Nicobar pigeons, reptiles and small mammals, with
smaller antelope wandering freely amongst the undergrowth! The 2nd aviary
is a Flight Avery and is therefore much larger and we spent a lot of time here
with the awesome Lemurs!!
We them came across the magnificent Macaws and Cockatoos
that roam freely in the Parrot Gallery. They love to pose and their colours are
breathtaking!! Check the photographs in my blog: Party Parrots!
I had visited the Bird Park some years back and it was fantastic then. Today however I was really blown away with all the new interactive additions and this park is truly a little gem tucked away in Fourways.I took my son along with me and had several really special interactions with the birds and lemurs.
The entrance is very pretty and you are welcomed with lush green grass and stunning displays of flowers..
The park is the only Bird Park of its
kind in Africa and its really a gem!!
This is a fantastic family outing and
we found ourselves walking along gorgeous walkways with beautiful flower displays and we were in complete awe of the variety of spectacular and colourful birds,
many within our reach.
They also have many mammals, reptiles and unusual animals
from around the world.
the eye of the crocodile!!
To our delight we found two
walk-through Aviaries and they boast over 60 species of birds including the
spectacular Scarlet Ibises, Nicobar pigeons, reptiles and small mammals, with
smaller antelope wandering freely amongst the undergrowth! The 2nd aviary
is a Flight Avery and is therefore much larger and we spent a lot of time here
with the awesome Lemurs!!
We discovered the garden also has one of the largest and
most diverse private collection of South African Cycads in the world, with over
750 plants from 37 different species including one of the oldest surviving
plants, Encephalartos middelburgensis, estimated to be over 2500
years old.
One of the highlights was been able to feed the tame,
brightly coloured Rainbow Lorikeets in the Lorikeet Aviary. We stocked up on nectar
from the ticket office and even went back for more. We suggest 2 or 3
containers as the birds are very clever and ignore you the minute the tub is empty
and you miss out on photo opportunities. Check my blog: Colour Burst feeding frenzy!
 We visited the Frog Room and not only do they have some really cool frogs but they also have scorpions and sspiderson view. 
Around the park you can also view all of Southern Africa's most venomous snakes like the Puff Adder and the Black Mamba.
A 6 metre Reticulated Python - the longest snake in the world can be viewed, thankfully, safely from behind glass. It is really huge and I would not like to meet him face to face!!
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TARIFFS
      
SCHOOL TOURS
Since opening, the Bird Gardens has proved to be the
preferred destination for school groups. We offer specially conducted tours for
schools during which experienced guides take learners through the fabulous
world of interactive learning with birds and animals.
      
Entertaining and educational shows at the
Bird Gardens
The stars of the Montecasino Bird Gardens are the
colourful and talented show birds which captivate audiences with breathtaking
displays of unrestrained flight.
Our educational and entertaining bird shows take place in
our spectacular Tuscan amphitheatre twice a day between Monday and Friday, and
three times a day over the weekend and on public holidays.
         
      
The Pelicans doing their thing in the last rays of light before the sun sets.
         
It was a fantastic experience and we will be going back. We spent 2 hours there and it was really not enough. It was a fantastic experience and we will definitely be going back. We spent 2 hours there and it was not enough, For the best pics either early in the morning or my favourite time is always between 4pm and sunset, where you catch the evening shadows and the birds always seem to glow that much more.
Adventurekim.com rating: 10/10 family outing that does not dent the pocket.
   
the awesome early evening summer shadows catching the buildings at the
entrance of the bird park.
                
Enjoy the Bird Park and make every day an adventure!
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