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Sylvan Heights Bird Park

Amazing collection of over 2,000 live birds from around the world, many of which are rare or endangered.

Scotland Neck, North Carolina

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It's worth a trek out to rural eastern North Carolina to visit the Sylvan Heights Bird Park, home to 2,000 birds, including parrots, toucans, flamingos, and other exotic birds from around the world, with opportunities to learn about the species and conservation efforts.  

Don’t miss the chance to feed the parakeets (they’ll land on your shoulder).

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It's open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Adults ages 13 to 61: $14Seniors ages 62+: $12Children ages 3 to 12: $10Children under 3: Free

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Sylvan Heights Bird Park
500 Sylvan Heights Park Way
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, 27874
United States
36.144939, -77.414017
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