Flying High Bird Sanctuary
Flying High Bird Sanctuary
Flying High Bird Sanctuary
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Flying High Bird Park is one of Queensland's great family tourist attractions, located just North of Childers on the Bruce Highway. Flying High Bird Park offers a haven for thousands of both exotic and Australian native birds. At Flying High Bird Park, we are working hard to ensure that our wildlife will be around for generations. We have a very successful breeding program for many of our native animals. Many of our Australian birds have declined to very low numbers and are now rarely seen. Our native birds spend a lot of time feeding on the ground where feral cats and foxes can easily catch them to eat. Also habitat loss is not only the trees or grasses for nesting, but in some cases their complete food source disappears. By visiting Flying High Bird Park you are helping us to continue our wildlife conservation.
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AussieSpike
Toowoomba, Australia421 contributions
Dec 2020
The fact you can take you time and enjoy the birds and other animals in your time is most enjoyable. If you need a little longer to look deeply into the eyes of a parrot or enjoy the eyelashes of an alpaca you are able to do this.
The development is ongoing in the Sanctuary however does not detract from your visit. It is so heart warming that people are out there trying to help animals and make us all more aware of the need to contact and protect our natural World.
The café offers great coffee and quality cakes to round out a great place to visit. Allow a couple of hours at a minimum to fully enjoy your visit.
The development is ongoing in the Sanctuary however does not detract from your visit. It is so heart warming that people are out there trying to help animals and make us all more aware of the need to contact and protect our natural World.
The café offers great coffee and quality cakes to round out a great place to visit. Allow a couple of hours at a minimum to fully enjoy your visit.
Written 31 December 2020
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Margotc
1 contribution
Dec 2019
So much care has gone into this little sanctuary to provide a beautiful open space for the birds to live freely in which is amazing to see. They are busy working on creating a couple new spaces for the birds to live in which is really exciting and cant wait to see how it looks down the track. Despite one of the owners being in the middle of building when i arrived, he was more than happy to have a chat with me about their business and their plans for the future and showed me around a little bit. Goes to show that they truly care about the wellbeing of these animals and are doing everything they can to maintain and expand on their lovely little sanctuary. Worth spending a little bit of money as you know it's going towards a good cause and an honest couple.
Written 15 January 2020
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RSV_12
Brisbane, Australia194 contributions
Sept 2021
Flying High Bird Park is a little hidden gem. Tackled away from the mega attractions of Gold & Sunshine Coast this park is a great place to get close to so many feathered beauties! Many birds fly freely within the park & if you just take your time & pause you will find lots of very different personalities - some shy, some cheeky but all are very enjoyable to watch and interact.
Visitors who love wild life could spend any amount of time in this bird's paradise. Park owners provide many opportunities for visitors to enhance their experience and fully enjoy their time in the park. Multiple benches are provided all over the park so the visitors can comfortably sit allowing birds to interact with them or just "go around their bird's business" while visitors watch them. Highly recommend to purchase a couple of food bags at the entrance as many occupants are expecting some small treat (food bags contain healthy food catering for different preferences from sunflower seeds to sultanas).
It was very unusual and educational to see emus and ostriches in neighboring enclosures. Emu had huge black eggs laying on the grass in the middle of enclosure, but mostly ignored by birds. It is interesting that it is small birds you have to watch out (they are very demanding in their pursuit of seeds & attention) and the large ones are actually very gentle.
Little cafe has a lovely settings near the pond with residential black cockatoo. We had a very tasty cheese-had-tomato toasts with yummy milkshake, juice & good coffee. All staff is very friendly and although we completely lost track of the time and left almost 1h after official closure time we were not reprimanded & saw only smiling and friendly faces. It is obvious that the owners love their changes and constantly work on improving their enclosures. They also work on adding a number of attractions for children & adults, so it will be interesting to visit the park again & see the changes. I want to thank everyone who works in the park for a wonderful day. We will be back :)
Visitors who love wild life could spend any amount of time in this bird's paradise. Park owners provide many opportunities for visitors to enhance their experience and fully enjoy their time in the park. Multiple benches are provided all over the park so the visitors can comfortably sit allowing birds to interact with them or just "go around their bird's business" while visitors watch them. Highly recommend to purchase a couple of food bags at the entrance as many occupants are expecting some small treat (food bags contain healthy food catering for different preferences from sunflower seeds to sultanas).
It was very unusual and educational to see emus and ostriches in neighboring enclosures. Emu had huge black eggs laying on the grass in the middle of enclosure, but mostly ignored by birds. It is interesting that it is small birds you have to watch out (they are very demanding in their pursuit of seeds & attention) and the large ones are actually very gentle.
Little cafe has a lovely settings near the pond with residential black cockatoo. We had a very tasty cheese-had-tomato toasts with yummy milkshake, juice & good coffee. All staff is very friendly and although we completely lost track of the time and left almost 1h after official closure time we were not reprimanded & saw only smiling and friendly faces. It is obvious that the owners love their changes and constantly work on improving their enclosures. They also work on adding a number of attractions for children & adults, so it will be interesting to visit the park again & see the changes. I want to thank everyone who works in the park for a wonderful day. We will be back :)
Written 7 September 2021
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thewanderingslaters
Perth, Australia253 contributions
Mar 2021
Finally got the opportunity to come here. Spent three hours looking at the birds, farm animals, Macaw, Emu and kangaroos. Reviews were mixed but decided to make up my own mind.
Just be wary if you are going with jewellery on. First cage the birds just loved to peck and pull at it. One of the other cages a bird snapped my button off - interesting.
Birds appeared to be in good health and as the new owners gather more time and money I am sure the exhibit will improve.
Just be wary if you are going with jewellery on. First cage the birds just loved to peck and pull at it. One of the other cages a bird snapped my button off - interesting.
Birds appeared to be in good health and as the new owners gather more time and money I am sure the exhibit will improve.
Written 28 March 2021
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Brian T
London, UK8,117 contributions
Feb 2023
I’m a bit ambivalent about this bird park, tucked away in a rural, agricultural corner of southern Queensland, near the town of Childers.
It houses an interesting collection of native Australian birds, as well as a few species which are not native to Australia. Thus it provides a basic introduction to some of the birds which are unique to Australia, and to some of the more exotic birds from around the world. However, it’s unfortunate that some of the birds are housed in spaces / cages which are quite small, so the concept of birds ‘flying high’ is a bit misleading. I am not a lover of wildlife in confined captivity, and did not expect this to be the case in a bird park with the name ‘Flying High’.
There’s a set walking path to follow, passing by various cages and into a bigger free flight area. You could buy small bags of seed for the birds, for some interactive experiences with some of the colourful lorikeets, rosellas, parrots, galas and cockatoos. That was probably the most enjoyable part of the experience. Some of the bigger flightless birds such as emus and ostriches are in enclosures outside, though their space is still fairly limited. There’s also a small collection of kangaroos, and farmyard animals such as sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas, which can also be fed and patted.
Parts of the enclosure are, in my opinion, a bit run down and dilapidated, and parts could do with some refurbishment to portray a more ‘cared-for’ ambiance. There’s a few historic bits and pieces throughout the attraction, including old tractors and a steam contraption; whilst interesting, they seemed a bit out of place in such an aviary.
Entrance costs $25, with no concession available for seniors. Small bags of feed for the birds and animals were additional costs. Paths are reasonably flat, though there’s a few doors to open and close; this may have an impact on those using mobility equipment. There is ample parking outside, a well-stocked gift shop, and a cafe.
It’s not of the calibre of the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast, and the conservation efforts by the attraction were not easily evident. It needs a review of its purpose and the environment in which the birds are presented.
It houses an interesting collection of native Australian birds, as well as a few species which are not native to Australia. Thus it provides a basic introduction to some of the birds which are unique to Australia, and to some of the more exotic birds from around the world. However, it’s unfortunate that some of the birds are housed in spaces / cages which are quite small, so the concept of birds ‘flying high’ is a bit misleading. I am not a lover of wildlife in confined captivity, and did not expect this to be the case in a bird park with the name ‘Flying High’.
There’s a set walking path to follow, passing by various cages and into a bigger free flight area. You could buy small bags of seed for the birds, for some interactive experiences with some of the colourful lorikeets, rosellas, parrots, galas and cockatoos. That was probably the most enjoyable part of the experience. Some of the bigger flightless birds such as emus and ostriches are in enclosures outside, though their space is still fairly limited. There’s also a small collection of kangaroos, and farmyard animals such as sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas, which can also be fed and patted.
Parts of the enclosure are, in my opinion, a bit run down and dilapidated, and parts could do with some refurbishment to portray a more ‘cared-for’ ambiance. There’s a few historic bits and pieces throughout the attraction, including old tractors and a steam contraption; whilst interesting, they seemed a bit out of place in such an aviary.
Entrance costs $25, with no concession available for seniors. Small bags of feed for the birds and animals were additional costs. Paths are reasonably flat, though there’s a few doors to open and close; this may have an impact on those using mobility equipment. There is ample parking outside, a well-stocked gift shop, and a cafe.
It’s not of the calibre of the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast, and the conservation efforts by the attraction were not easily evident. It needs a review of its purpose and the environment in which the birds are presented.
Written 15 March 2023
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Susan S
1 contribution
Feb 2021
WFrom the advertising, we were expecting to enter an aviary that was green and lush and filled with birds that wanted to come and eat food from visitors. Sadly, the reality was very depressing. Most of the parrots are kept in barren cages with nothing to do at all. The large majority of the parrots clung to the tops of the cages and would have got further away from the human visitors if it were physically possible. We purchased seed bags at the front desk to feed to the birds but still had them at the end of the visit as the birds just weren’t interested. Often the cages simply had one or two perches in them for all the birds to sit on and that was it. Parrots are very inquisitive and intelligent birds and need things to play with and chew on. The cages were dry and dusty with absolutely no enrichment provided at all. The pidgeon area was smelly and uninviting. The place generally looked run-down and uninviting. As for the admission price, it was very expensive for what it was. We’ve visited walk-in aviaries before and thoroughly enjoyed observing the birds and interacting with them. Flying High was nothing like this. In its current state, I would never recommend this experience to anyone and am distressed that the birds must live in that environment. It has the potential to be wonderful but at the moment is anything but.
Written 14 February 2021
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feljen2009
7 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
This was a great display. We spent over 2 hours wandering around, feeding the birds, and generally enjoying the surroundings. It was a fantastic display with a great variety of birds that will land on you and be interactive.
My one suggestion would be to include a birds of prey/raptors.
My one suggestion would be to include a birds of prey/raptors.
Written 11 October 2021
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CodyMav
Gold Coast, Australia27,256 contributions
June 2020
Recently re-opened after Covid, this Santuary is a pure delight. About half an hour south of Bundaberg, you can't miss it.
Plan on at least an hour or more as the residents entertain. Starts with the parrot cage after being greeted by the gentlest black galah, Ben. While the big macaws are behind cages, smaller amazons are free flying around you, and welcome a feed from your hand (if you buy the $2 seed bag on entry, well worth it)
From there you meander around various habitats featuring numerous species, then also some australian natives (kangaroo, emu etc) and some Alpacas.
A fabulous experience
Plan on at least an hour or more as the residents entertain. Starts with the parrot cage after being greeted by the gentlest black galah, Ben. While the big macaws are behind cages, smaller amazons are free flying around you, and welcome a feed from your hand (if you buy the $2 seed bag on entry, well worth it)
From there you meander around various habitats featuring numerous species, then also some australian natives (kangaroo, emu etc) and some Alpacas.
A fabulous experience
Written 17 June 2020
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Jasmine D
The Entrance, Australia7 contributions
June 2021 • Solo
We had a really nice time interacting with the different birds, my favourite being the parrots, so cheeky and funny. The birds in general seemed in good spirits and enjoyed the human company. There is a huge amount of upgrading happening all throughout the park to make conditions much better. The new owners have been working hard and will be introducing new birds and exotic animals in the future. The $20 entry is very fair considering the amount of work required to take care of so many beautiful birds and all the work being done to make it better.
Written 15 June 2021
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Steve W
Banksia Beach, Australia8 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
Absolutely brilliant best $20 you will ever spend. New owners making continuous improvements. In addition to the birds there are other animals for the kids to feed they will love it. Due to new ownership they had no help during the lockdown so buy a coffee and cake also great value to help them recover. Staff really helpful and friendly will go again.
Written 18 September 2021
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Passport11756500857
Mackay, Australia
I was wondering can any of the birds in the sanctuary be adopted?
Written 23 December 2020
Hi - its $20 for an adult, $17 for concession and $10 for a child.
Cheers, Sandra
Written 25 September 2018
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