Some areas of the Zoo are CLOSED to allow us to prepare for our Halloween events. ... read more
Until 3rd November, there will be restricted access at Bears of the Rising Sun (lower viewing) and our Elephant Bushwalk will be closed.
From 14th October 2024, our Woodland Hollow will be closed.
This habitat includes three different areas along a walkway with plenty of viewing windows to each species. Each aviary includes perching branches, pools and plants for hiding. Some viewing windows may be obscured with decorative vinyl in order to protect the species that are sensitive to visitors.
This area connects to our Dragons of Komodo habitat and leads to our Call of the Wild habitat which is home to our grey wolves.
Andean condors are the largest flying bird in the world and have an impressive wingspan of up to 3.3 metres. Genders can be determined by their eyes! The female has red eyes whilst the male has brown.
Andean condors can fly
300km
in a day
Grey owl’s wingspan is
1.5m
on average
King vultures weigh
8lbs
on average
King vulture’s wingspan is
2.2m
on average
Animals in World of Wings
Andean Condor
Vultur gryhus
From: High Andes
Status: Vulnerable
Quick Fact: Andean condors mate for life and undergo an elaborate courtship ritual dance and in-flight chasing.
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Birds
Great Grey Owl
Strix nebulosa
From: High Andes
Status: Least Concern
Quick Fact: The great grey owl is one of the largest owls in the world.
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Birds
King Vulture
Sarcoramphus papa
From: Central and South America
Status: Least Concern
Quick Fact: King vultures are one of the largest vulture species in South America, after the Andean Condor
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Birds
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