Rissington Rd, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos GL54 2BN. Zone D.
Open daily 10am-6pm Apr-Oct (10am-4pm Nov-Mar), 2008 prices not confirmed (2007 prices were £5.25 adult/£4.25 senior/£3.25 ages 4-14/£15.50 2 adults + 2 children) – phone or check website for details.
Ffi: 01451 820480, www.birdland.co.uk
• One of the major attractions in Bourton, this place has been going for yonks, celebrating its 51st birthday last year. It was once a trout farm and poplar tree plantation but is now home to hundreds of birds, including flamingos, pelicans, cranes, storks, penguins and waterfowl. There are also aviaries with parrots, falcons, pheasants and lots more, plus indoor tropical and desert houses for creatures used to very hot climes. The penguins are fed at 2.30pm daily. Phone or check website for bird of prey encounter days. Dogs welcome as long as they’re kept on leads.
