Feed a flamingo. Be a perch for a parakeet.
In The Landing Zone, you’ll interact with hundreds of friendly parakeets, our flock of Caribbean flamingos, and many other birds. Entry to The Landing Zone is free with your park admission or membership. Parakeet food and flamingo food may be purchased at the Visitor Center.
THE LANDING ZONE HOURS
Open 10:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m
(closed 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
Birds of the Landing Zone
Species you may encounter in The Landing Zone include:
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- American Flamingo
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- Budgerigar (parakeet)
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- Lord Derby’s Parakeet
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- Sun Conure
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- Victoria Crowned Pigeon
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- Spur-winged Plover
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- Scarlet Ibis
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- Crested Wood Partridge
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- Nicobar Pigeon
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- Mulga Parrot
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- Hooded Parrot
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- Emerald Dove
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- Javan Whistling Duck
Please note: species on exhibit may vary depending on season, weather, and other factors.
Many of these images were taken at Sylvan Heights Bird Park, and are part of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore’s Photo Ark project. To learn more about Joel Sartore and the Photo Ark’s important conservation message, please visit www.photoark.com.