1 / 2Canberra Walk-In Aviary
📍 Nicholls, ACT
A 1,000-square-metre walk-in aviary in Nicholls housing 650 birds across nearly 60 species including rainbow lorikeets, cockatiels, finches, doves, and quail. Bird food — fruit and mealworms — is included with entry.
After visiting Cockington Green we decided to stop by the Canberra Walk-In Aviary nearby and it ended up being a real highlight of the day. Our kids were 2 and 4 at the time and they absolutely loved it. You can walk through the aviary and feed rainbow lorikeets and other birds, which makes it a really hands on experience. The birds come right up to you which was so exciting for the kids and made the whole visit feel very interactive. It was also very affordable which made it an easy activity to add to our day while exploring the area. The aviary itself is not huge, but that actually worked well for us with young kids. It felt relaxed and easy to walk around without it becoming overwhelming. There were also some random chickens too which added to the fun. Overall it was a really lovely experience and a great opportunity to get up close with the birds. Our kids were completely fascinated and it ended up being one of their favourite parts of the day. I would definitely recommend it if you are visiting Gold Creek Village with children.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 2-8 who want a hands-on animal encounter that doesn't require a long attention span. The 30-minute format is well-calibrated for young children. Time slots fill quickly on weekends — book ahead. Pairs naturally with nearby Cockington Green for a full morning out.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Jaz Explores
3 weeks ago
“After visiting Cockington Green we decided to stop by the Canberra Walk-In Aviary nearby and it ended up being a real highlight of the day. Our kids were 2 and 4 at the time and they absolutely loved it. You can walk through the aviary and feed rainbow lorikeets and other birds, which makes it a really hands on experience. The birds come right up to you which was so exciting for the kids and made the whole visit feel very interactive. It was also very affordable which made it an easy activity to add to our day while exploring the area. The aviary itself is not huge, but that actually worked well for us with young kids. It felt relaxed and easy to walk around without it becoming overwhelming. There were also some random chickens too which added to the fun. Overall it was a really lovely experience and a great opportunity to get up close with the birds. Our kids were completely fascinated and it ended up being one of their favourite parts of the day. I would definitely recommend it if you are visiting Gold Creek Village with children.”
Daisy Lin
4 months ago
“Lots of beautiful birds to see and interact with - and we came just in time for all the baby chickens too! Included with entry are some fruit and meal worms for the birds - they love the worms!! If you tap your arm, some of the birds will fly to you :D Will definitely come back the next time we’re in Canberra again! ”
Laura Wilson
2 months ago
“Birds are living a great life. Some friendly, almost all are fine with people presence. Very cute worth the walkthru. Well priced comes with apples and worms”
s vivekananda
5 months ago
“This is a small aviary packed with lots of native birds especially parrots. Together with your entry fee, you receive some bird food which attracts the birds who may choose to land on your person or feed directly from your hand. Each visit buys a time slot during which you can be inside the aviary. It is a lovely experience for most people. You have to book early as it is popular and gets booked out. Can be crowded at times. The birds have grown used to visitors and can be bold at times. Toilets available. Level terrain and easy walking but gets hot. Wear comfy shoes, take water, wear hat, sunscreen. Parking is relatively easy around area.”
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Overview
Visitors enter a 1,000-square-metre enclosed aviary and move freely among birds that perch on arms and feed from hands. Entry includes fruit and mealworms; tapping your arm signals birds to land on you. Species include rainbow lorikeets, cockatiels, finches, quail, doves, and seasonally, baby chickens. Each visit is allocated a time slot. The compact layout suits young children without being disorienting — a 30-minute visit covers the full experience.
