Cockatoo Experience

All of the birds in our Cockatoo Aviary are rescued or rehabilitated animals who have bonded closely with humans, and therefore cannot be released back into the wild.  By providing up-close experiences, these birds will act as ambassadors for their species, educating guests about the plight of these birds in the wild, the issues around human contact, and the difficulties concerning captive raising of birds that can live for 50 years or more.

Tour Highlights:

• Come inside our Cockatoo Aviary and embark on a very memorable experience with our resident cockatoos, as they engage with you.
• These birds have either been rescued or hand-raised and have an affinity with humans. We are keen to share their stories with you and offer you the chance to get up-close with these beautiful birds and get to know them better.
• Under the supervision of one of our experienced keepers, there is a high likelihood that our birds will fly and land on you, spending time on your arms and shoulders while also feeding from your hand.  There will be plenty of opportunity for you to take photos on your own device.
• Through demonstration, you will explore the different adaptations and feeding behaviours of the various species. Learn about their conservation status, their life span, and how we can create habitat for our magnificent parrots by protecting and planting natural food sources. 
• Your participation in this experience helps us to save these magnificent birds. For every Cockatoo Experience ticket sold, Cleland Wildlife Park volunteers will propagate and plant a habitat or food plant for these species, helping to conserve wild populations into the future.
  

Program Details:

Availability:     Daily             

Age:                6 years and over. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult              

Time:              11:00am (guests to meet at the Cockatoo Aviary at 10:55am, 5 minutes prior 

                        to the start of the experience)

Number:         1 to 4 guests

Duration:        15 minutes  

Cost:               $33.00 per person

Please note: Due to the nature of these animals and the care they require, NUTS are present in this experience and all participants will be exposed to NUTS. Therefore, guests suffering from NUT allergies are unable to participate in this experience. Cleland Wildlife Park is not responsible in the case of an allergic reaction to NUTS, and staff may decide to end the experience at any time if they feel it is unsafe to continue.

To avoid the disappointment of missing out, please book online to secure your spot, prior to visiting the park.                  

Available as a Gift Voucher