exhibits & presentations
Lorikeet Garden
Step into a colorful canopy buzzing with gentle, nectar-loving birds.
exhibits & presentations
Lorikeet Garden
Step into a colorful canopy buzzing with gentle, nectar-loving birds.
presentation Schedule
Daily 9:00-10:30, 11:15-12:45, and 1:45-3:00
Upper Park Gardens
at a glance
Immerse yourself in a vibrant aviary where colorful Rainbow Lorikeets flutter freely. Step inside to interact directly with these curious, highly social birds. Purchase a cup of nectar, and the birds will sip right from your hands!
daily Happenings
Stroll through the open-air enclosure at your own pace and watch flock interactions, grooming, and acrobatics up close. Purchase a cup of nectar and feed our lorikeets from your own hands!
Ecosystem
Tropical Rainforest Canopy & Woodlands
Viewing and presentations included with General Admission ticket. Book an immersive encounter for an additional fee.
Canopy Life & Adaptations
Rainbow Lorikeets are specialized parrots native to Australia and Indonesia. Their striking colors and unique feeding tools make them vital pollinators in their native habitats:
Tiny, hair-like structures called papillae on their tongues act like a sponge to soak up nectar and pollen from flowers.
With two toes pointing forward and two pointing backward, lorikeets easily climb upside-down along thin branches.
Bright blue, green, and orange feathers help them blend into fruit-filled forest canopies while identifying flock mates.
A strong, curved beak serves as a climbing tool and allows them to crush seed pods and hold onto foliage.
• Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus).
Fun Fact! Rainbow lorikeets use specialized, brush-tipped tongues to collect nectar and pollen from flowers.
Respecting Our Avian Ambassadors
Our aviary offers a safe sanctuary for lorikeets to flock, forage, and fly. Visitors are invited to walk gently through the canopy path and treat these birds with care. Through hands-on education, immersive experiences, and our partnership with the Coral World Ocean and Reef Initiative (CWORI), we foster deep respect and appreciation for the natural world.
experiences
Take a Deeper Dive
From dolphins to sea lions to underwater dives there is a lot to do and experience.
Ages 7+
Dolphin Splash & Swim
Enjoy an unforgettable experience and learn about these playful marine animals.
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All Ages
Dolphin Encounter
A short, 10-minute meet-and-greet with dolphins in their sea sanctuary.
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Ages 7+
Sea Lion Splash & Swim
Enjoy a unique, up-close interaction with these marine animals.
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All Ages
Sea Lion Encounter
Meet, feed and play with our friendly South American sea lions.
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All Ages
Shark Encounter
Snorkel with juvenile sharks, and see these incredible predators up close.
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Ages 8+
Sea Trek
Walk the ocean floor with a guided tour, explore coral reefs, and see marine life.
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Ages 8+
SNUBA Diving
A mix between scuba and snorkel diving. Swim among tropical fish and coral reefs.
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