Awesome Aviaries

Weltvogelpark Walsrode in Germany.vogelpark_2013_final1_kleiner-1024x709The park has over 4,000 birds and 675 different species from every continent and climatic zone in the world. weltvogelpark_gruppen_fuhrungen-3-1024x682They have shows, tours, meet and greets with the birds, lush botanical gardens and even a beer garden.flugshow-5-1024x682You can even adopt (sponsor) a bird. Budgies included!vogelpark-walsrode-wieder-fuer-besucher-geoeffnet_artikelquerphoto: Uwe Zucchi/Archiv

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Awesome Aviaries

The Birds of Eden aviary in South Africa. It’s the largest free flight aviary in the world.1280px-Birds_of_Eden-006The aviary is home to about 3500 birds representing more than 200 species (among them are budgies and cockatiels).800px-Birds_of_Eden-003Be they ex-pets, or birds confiscated from zoos or irreputable breeders, most of the birds that arrive at Birds of Eden have a history of being caged in small environments.”GeneralWalkway-laramostert

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We have passes to the zoo. And are finally using them! The San Diego Zoo has some awesome aviaries. 1The Scripps Aviary and the Owens Aviary are the big ones. 2So many types of birds to see.eclectusNot many parrots – but we did see a female eclectus and and African grey.4The zoo also has lots of smaller aviaries throughout. 6We didn’t see any budgies yet, but we haven’t been to all the exhibits. Maybe next time…

Sleepy Flamingos.sleepyPosing Peacock.peacock mamaMama duck and her ducklings. Is there anything more adorable than a duckling? Other than a budgie, that is?duckling“Are you my mother?” This little one came right up to Harry’s shoe.

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Marmont Manor’s two story aviary.la-fi-mo-marmont-manor-20130507-pictures-006Only $24.5 million!Marmont-Manor-06(It also comes with a Tudor-style main home, caretaker’s cottage, carriage house, pool pagoda with a restaurant-style kitchen, sushi bar and teppanyaki station, 8 car garage, fully stocked lake, three dog houses that mirror the architectural style of the main home and a fire station, which is recognized by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.)