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Parque das Aves

📍 Av. das Cataratas 12450 (BR-469, km 17.1), Foz do Iguaçu, PR 85859-899, Brazil
Parque das Aves
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Quick Facts

Location
Brazil, Foz do Iguacu
Category
Zoo & Aquarium
Duration
About 1.5–2.5 hours; the one-way trail is about 2 km.
Address
Av. das Cataratas 12450 (BR-469, km 17.1), Foz do Iguaçu, PR 85859-899, Brazil
Coordinates
-25.6140, -54.4826

Introduction

Parque das Aves (Bird Park) sits at Av. das Cataratas (BR-469), km 17.1, about 300 metres from the Brazilian entrance to Iguaçu National Park. It is Latin America's largest bird park and the only institution anywhere dedicated to Atlantic Forest birds, covering 16 hectares with more than 1,300 birds of some 130–150 species — over half of them rescued from trafficking or injury. Opened in 1994, it is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). A flat, wheelchair-friendly one-way trail of about 2 km threads through walk-through immersion aviaries — the World of Toucans, the macaw aviary, Rivers and Mangroves, Cecropia (Brazil's largest bird aviary) and an air-conditioned butterfly-and-hummingbird house — plus a flamingo lagoon, raptors and reptiles. The park enforces no-feeding, no-flash viewing, and every ticket funds breeding and release programmes for endangered Atlantic Forest species, making it the perfect natural companion to a day at the falls.

✨ Highlights

1
Latin America's largest bird park
Sixteen hectares and more than 1,300 birds of some 130–150 species — the only institution dedicated to Atlantic Forest birds, opened 1994 and a WAZA member.
2
World of Toucans aviary
A walk-through aviary where toucans brush past overhead; the Cecropia aviary is the largest bird aviary in Brazil.
3
The macaw aviary
Red-and-green macaws wheel overhead at arm's length in one of Brazil's largest captive macaw flocks, alongside blue-and-yellow and scarlet macaws.
4
Butterfly and hummingbird house
An air-conditioned greenhouse swirling with hundreds of butterflies and hummingbirds — the coolest stop on a hot afternoon and a macro-photographer's dream.
5
Rescue, breeding, release
Over half the animals were rescued from trafficking or injury; the park breeds endangered Atlantic Forest species such as the black-fronted piping-guan for release, funded by your ticket.
6
A 2 km accessible trail
A flat one-way boardwalk through native Atlantic Forest, open to strollers and wheelchairs, taking about 1.5–2.5 hours under near-continuous shade.

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration：About 1.5–2.5 hours; the one-way trail runs about 2 km.
→Dining：Sabores da Floresta restaurant serves Atlantic Forest-inspired dishes, with a café and snack kiosks on site.
→Tours：The behind-the-scenes conservation tour costs about R$180 and includes the breeding areas and veterinary station; book online in advance — not included in admission.
→Rules：No touching or feeding the animals and no flash in the greenhouses; lockers R$30, stroller rental R$30.
→Pair with：Combine with the Brazilian side of Iguaçu Falls on the same day — the park is right beside the entrance — or continue to the Itaipu Dam.
→Opening Hours：Open daily 8:30–16:30, adjusted seasonally; check the official site before visiting.
→Transportation：Av. das Cataratas (BR-469) at km 17.1, about 300 m from the Brazilian park entrance; bus 120 serves the route; parking R$60/day.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultFree

2026 (through 30 Nov): full price R$110, half price R$55 (students, 60+, teachers, PwD etc.), under 8 free, neighbours R$15.

💡 Tips

• Enter at opening (8:30) or after 3 p.m. when birds are most active; midday heat drives them into shade and sightings thin out.
• Aviaries are dim — bring a fast lens, keep the flash off, and never use flash in the greenhouses.
• Families should head for the toucan and macaw aviaries for eye-level encounters; teach children to stay quiet and never feed the birds.
• Pairing with the Brazilian falls on one day works perfectly: falls in the morning light, bird park in the afternoon, just 300 metres apart.
• Buy tickets online to skip the gate; peak weeks (26 Dec–early Jan, Carnaval, Easter weekend) can see 20-minute queues.
• Your ticket is a donation: over half the animals were rescued from trafficking or injury, and visits fund breeding of endangered Atlantic Forest birds.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Parque das Aves?

Open daily 8:30–16:30, adjusted seasonally; check the official site before visiting.

How much is the admission for Parque das Aves?

Adult: Free; 2026 (through 30 Nov): full price R$110, half price R$55 (students, 60+, teachers, PwD etc.), under 8 free, neighbours R$15.

Any practical tips for visiting Parque das Aves?

Enter at opening (8:30) or after 3 p.m. when birds are most active; midday heat drives them into shade and sightings thin out. Aviaries are dim — bring a fast lens, keep the flash off, and never use flash in the greenhouses.

How long should I spend at Parque das Aves?

A typical visit takes About 1.5–2.5 hours; the one-way trail is about 2 km..

Prices and hours from the official Parque das Aves site parquedasaves.com.br (Oct 2026; rates valid through 30 Nov). Hours shift seasonally — confirm on the official site before visiting.