Birds

Our team of Bird Keepers can boast that they have in their care one of the largest and most varied collection of bird species in the UK. Over the years due to the knowledge, dedication and hard work of the keeping staff the breeding successes have been just as impressive, achieving first UK captive breeding for several bird species; Lappet-faced Vulture, Giant Hornbill, Black Stork, and Scheepmaker’s Crowned Pigeon.

Birds of Prey

A large variety of owl species can be found in our owl aviaries from the large Great Grey Owl to the much smaller Burrowing Owl. Other birds of prey include Turkey Vulture and Striated Caracara.

Waterbirds

A large variety of waterfowl roam freely around our Lake area along with a breeding group of Chilean Flamingo. You can also find White Stork, White-naped Crane, Emu, Coscoroba Swan and Magpie Geese.

Exotic Birds

2006 saw the completion of a complete overhaul of the top corner of the Walled Garden, including a new and improved Giant Hornbill aviary and a new Weaver aviary. All this is set amongst some landscaped gardens.

The Walled Garden was originally a kitchen garden supplying vegetables for the Manor House. The high walls now give protection from cold winds not only to seasonal plant displays, but also to animals from warmer climates.

Dotted around the beds and on the lawns, you can still see gnarled old apple trees which remain from the original kitchen garden. This sheltered spot gives us an opportunity to exhibit tropical species.

The Tropical House, totally renovated in 2004, occupies the same site in the Walled Garden as the original Estate conservatory, where peaches and carnations were once grown in one of Oxfordshire's oldest greenhouses.

You will find a wide range of bird species such as the impressive Scheepmaker’s Crowned Pigeons, Sunbitterns, Speckled Mousebirds, Blue-bellied Rollers, White-eyes and other tropical species.

The Tropical House is also home to a wonderful collection of plants.

Dogs are not allowed in the Tropical House.

Want to Help?

A visit to the Cotswold Wildlife Park can now be even more worthwhile. By adopting an animal, you can provide a helpful contribution towards the costs of keeping and feeding the animals and supporting our conservation breeding programmes... click here for more information