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Lady Baillie kept exotic birds for much of her life, specialising
in Australian finches and parakeets. The new memorial aviaries
were officially opened in 1988, and now house over 100 species
from all over the world. The loss of natural habitat of many
of these birds threatens their survival in the wild.
Watch the Toco Toucans playing Ker Plunk as part of a programme to help enrich the lives of these colourful birds on  |
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Breeding birds in a safe, well-managed captive
environment ensures the survival of these diverse and
spectacular species.
Since its opening, the Aviary has become noted not only
for its numerous breeding successes but for a number of
breeding firsts! These have included the von der Decken
Hornbill (Tockus deckeni), the Fischers Touraco (Touraco
fischeri) and the Crowned Hornbill (Tockus alboterminatus).
In recent years the Aviary has also successfully bred
Toco Toucans; a spectacular species rarely bred in zoos.
As a member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos
& Aquaria, our aviaries are managed according to the highest
standards.
Learn more about the birds in the aviaries from one
of the expert keepers with Aviary Talks at 12 noon daily.
Adopt a Bird
You can now help us to conserve the many species of birds
in our aviaries by adopting a bird.
Tell me more about bird adoptions.
Keeper for a Day
Find out what goes on behind the scenes at the Leeds
Castle aviairies.
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The new Aviary Rainforest Hide, housed in the refurbished information centre, offers an inspiring interactive experience for visitors, particularly families. The Hide recreates a rainforest field station atmosphere, delivering information about birds and raising awareness of their importance within an ecosystem.
Children will experience sights and sounds that transport them into the world of birds, highlighting species adaptations and environments. It contains visual and interactive displays which inform the visitor about the Leeds Castle conservation projects in the wild and suggests ways children can help birds in their own gardens and parks. |
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