Wings of the World

Feathers, wings and hollow bones are just a few of the physical characteristics that enable birds to fly. The ability to fly has allowed a great diversity of birds to arise and successfully adapt to habitats across the globe. Wings of the World welcomes visitors to a celebration of flight.

Originally a reptile house built in 1936, Wings of the World was renovated in 1996 to house and display a variety of birds from songbirds to puffins. Elaborate artwork and lavishly planted aviaries give life to naturalistic exhibits, portraying habitats such as rainforests, grasslands and wetlands. An outdoor walk-through aviary adjacent to the building invites visitors to observe scarlet ibis, roseate spoonbill and others up close and personal.

Photos (clockwise, from top):
Scarlet Ibis, Kookaburra, Rockhopper Penguin, Thick Billed Parrot, Rhinoceros Hornbill