Menu Birdland Park & Gardens > Attractions > Encounters Area encounters area This area is currently closed. You can get hands-on and up close to the residents here at Birdland Park and Gardens in the Encounters Area. Meet the Keeper Daily Meet the Keeper talks will take place here at 12:15 pm daily, so be sure to catch them. From becoming a perch for a parrot to a climbing frame for a snake there are lots of creatures waiting to be met. Our expert keepers will be on hand to give informative talks on some of the animals within the Encounters Area. They will also be answering any impossible questions that we know youngsters will certainly have! In this outdoor area of Birdland, in Bourton-on-the-Water, you’ll have the chance to meet owls and other birds of prey. Plus exotic parrots and of course the humble, but intelligent, chickens. Youngsters can even get in the pen with the African Spurred Tortoises here at Birdland Park and Gardens. These gentle giants are calm and slow, meaning children can gain an understanding of how different animals travel and move at different paces. Our keeper Tom said, ‘It’s just the best ways for people of all ages to get used to animals, through getting hands on and interacting with the animals, that you may not be able to otherwise. Experiences If you’d like a more hands-on experience you can take part in one of the experiences here at Birdland. Choose from Feeding our Penguins to becoming a Keeper for a Day. There are lots of ways to get involved and get a peek of behind the scenes! image gallery(click for bigger image) Previous Next find us GL54 2BN read more opening times find out when we're open what's on check out what's going on Sign Up for our newsletter contact, tweet, comment, review visit admission prices & opening times find us at birdland bourton-on-the-water special offers friends of birdland contact us attractions park & gardens meet the birds parliament of owls penguins pandemonium of parrots jurassic journey indoor discovery zone encounters area hatchery & nursery desert house nature reserve facilities flamingo point cafe picnic spots gift shop disabled accessible what’s on feeding times & talks latest news kids activities special events join e-news birdland competition groups & education adult & coach parties toddler talks hospitality & hire youth groups school & educational visits key stages curriculum topics pre-school visits work experience experiences feed the penguins keeper for a day adopt a bird annual membership volunteer Birdland Park and Gardens. Rissington Rd, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos, GL54 2BN For Google Maps use GL542AY Tel: 01451 820480 | Birdland is a member of EAZA Copyright © 2021 Birdland Park & Gardens Park and Gardens. All rights reserved.Sitemap Terms Privacy Cookie Policy Web Development by Majik Wesbites We use cookies on our website to improve your experience. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent. Cookie settings ACCEPT