Birdland Park & Gardens Reviews Summary

Layout & Design

Pros:

• "The park is set out very well allowing you to do all around the perimeter and then it brings you right back to where you started."
• "They even have a dinosaur encounter too, nice family day out."
• "A great variety of birds, very well presented, in some cases close enough to touch!"
• "The African experience was very well laid out and informative."
• "Barrier free access to almost all places possible."
• "The dinosaur exhibit is interesting but wear suitable footwear, especially if it has rained recently."
• "Wonderful hidden nature sanctuary in the heart of the Cotswolds."

Cons:

• "This was extraordinarily steep for what was on offer."
• "No specific car park which means you spend more time looking for a space than in the park."
• "Enclosures were dirty, unkept and small."
• "Way too busy and exhibits not the best to be honest or even suitable and many could be a lot bigger for the birds that inhabit them."
• "It could do with a few improvements like a few little rides for the kids, as they did get bored towards the end of our visit."
• "The local car park is currently closed. The village car park is a bit of a walk away."
• "The paths are tarmacced, but a lot of the surfaces are uneven, and the gravel path of Jurassic World was a complete no-no with a wheelchair."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "It's brilliantly priced for a day out."
• "Definitely worthy of 5 stars."
• "It was very reasonably priced for what we got out of our visit."
• "Entry price is very reasonable for the size and amount of birds and activities to enjoy."
• "Great value for money."
• "I would highly recommend it if you are ever near, it's a nice day for an adorable price."
• "Very reasonably priced."

Cons:

• "This was extraordinarily steep for what was on offer."
• "The cafe is very expensive however there are lots of picnic benches and picnic areas to take your own food."
• "The entry fee was quite expensive for two adults and a child but it's understandable."
• "Quite expensive for families so if you go allow enough time to enjoy it fully, about 2 hours."
• "For the price you pay to get in for a family of 5, it is disappointing."
• "I thought it was over priced for the experience we had."
• "Only negative is the £10 entry fee per adult."

Animal Welfare

Pros:

• "The animals look happy and really healthy."
• "Birds galore in big well kept enclosures."
• "Birds well looked after."
• "All the birds look well cared for."
• "The birds were so healthy and diverse."
• "All the birds looked happy and well kempt."
• "Birds all in great clean condition."

Cons:

• "Enclosures were dirty, unkept and small."
• "I felt really sorry for the penguins some of whom had been in the enclosure standing on concrete for 30 years or more."
• "Took my kids here today and was quite disappointed, the penguins looked very depressed and one looked unwell gasping for breath."
• "Animals in pitiful conditions."
• "Places were uncleaned. The penguins pool was really the worst."
• "I was very sad to see the birds with little space.. I actually saw the sadness in the animals' eyes."
• "Some birds especially parrots deprived of company and any enrichment."

Facilities & Services

Pros:

• "Good coffee shop that did dairy-free products too."
• "The staff are very friendly and helpful."
• "Lovely cafe."
• "Parking was a short walk away and only a fiver for the day which was reasonable."
• "A cafe, toilets, picnic areas and shop are also available on site."
• "Good facilities, café, toilets and a nice gift shop."
• "Toilets are clean and food and drink not too expensive."

Cons:

• "Firstly make sure you plan ahead. Parking is an absolute nightmare."
• "The cafeteria staff were youngsters just standing around and not at all welcoming, food on offer was unappealing and incredibly highly priced."
• "Definitely in need of more toilets round the attraction especially with small children."
• "The toilet facilities were no better than portaloos, and I would have had a more pleasant experience squatting outside."
• "Only complaint is the poor cafe service, only one venue, no where near enough."
• "The toilets in the center of the park were very poor, only 2 stalls in men's & ladies."
• "The one thing letting this place down is the toilet facilities. They are either broken down or so filthy you can't use them."