Birds & Exhibits

Meet the birds of Sylvan Heights

Sylvan Heights Bird Park is designed to give visitors an unforgettable up-close experience with over 2,000 waterfowl, parrots, toucans, flamingos, and other exotic birds from around the world.  Open to the public since 2006, the 28-acre facility features spacious, walk- through aviaries displaying birds from South America, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. The aviaries are surrounded by tranquil gardens and lush natural areas, which enhance the beauty of the birds on exhibit and immerse visitors in native North Carolina wildlife habitat.

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THE LANDING ZONE

Feed a flamingo or be a perch for a parakeet!  Bird encounters don’t get much closer than this.

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WINGS OF THE TROPICS

Tropical plants set the backdrop in this aviary featuring toucans, finches, turacos, waterfowl, and much more.

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MULTINATIONAL AVIARY

A flock of American flamingos takes center stage in this aviary featuring waterfowl from around the world.

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AFRICA

Meet the birds of Africa.

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AUSTRALIA

Meet the birds of Australia and Oceania.

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EURASIA

Meet the birds of Europe and Asia.

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NORTH AMERICA

Meet the birds of North America.

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SOUTH AMERICA

Meet the birds of South America.

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OTHER AVIARIES

Meet birds in our other aviaries.

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Wetland Safari & Nature Trails

Immerse yourself in North Carolina’s nature and learn about our native wildlife and plants.