Whitford Bird Garden
📍 Whitford, Auckland
Hour-long guided tours through aviaries with exotic and native birds, hands-on cockatoo feeding, and a Blake Twigden bird art gallery on site. Car access essential — no public transport.
Lots of beautiful and clever birds, cockatoos can do tricks, food provided to feed the birds. Wayne was awesome and provided a knowledgeable tour. Highly recommend, will visit again.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for bird-enthusiast families with school-aged kids who want a hands-on guided experience outside the city. The cockatoo feeding and species variety are genuine drawcards.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Katharine Hunter
2 years ago
“Lots of beautiful and clever birds, cockatoos can do tricks, food provided to feed the birds. Wayne was awesome and provided a knowledgeable tour. Highly recommend, will visit again.”
Xin Yan
6 years ago
“Went there 3 years ago and it was very nice to visit for family. Only defect is not good for people has no car to set for”
Вратарь Республики
a year ago
“Awesome experience and a big variety of birds, some of them are unique for Auckland. Recommend to visit!”
Pip Heunis
4 years ago
“I enjoyed our little tour, but the reality is this place has had its heyday and is now very quiet. New Zealand doesn't allow exotic species into the country so there aren't any new species in the collection. We spent an hour there, fully guided. You can't buy food/ drink, but you can arrange high-tea by prebooking. I liked the friendly little ponies and the yellow pheasant.”
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Overview
Whitford Bird Garden runs fully guided one-hour tours through aviaries housing a range of exotic and native species, some unique to Auckland collections. Visitors feed cockatoos that perform tricks, with food provided on the tour. The Blake Twigden Learning Centre hosts educational workshops, and refreshment packages can be pre-booked.
