The new immersive aviary at Loro Parque in Puerto de la Cruz offers a complete experience, combining the lush vegetation of a jungle, the sound of constantly active birds, the shade of trees, and the vibrant burst of color from the Pyrrhura parrots’ tails. Located in the jungle area of the Animal Embassy, it mimics the layout of Katandra Treetops and Oceania, the park’s other two large aviaries, where birds enjoy spacious areas and visitors can observe them flying around.
New Aviary at Loro Parque: A Home for Fifteen Species of South American Parakeets
This new enclosure houses various species of South American parakeets from Loro Parque’s breeding station. These birds belong to 15 different species that are part of the park’s species protection network, contributing to the world’s largest genetic bank of parrots. This protection includes the ability to intervene through the projects of the Loro Parque Fundación in situations where the survival of the species is at risk. One of the species residing in the Pyrrhura jungle is the Tiriba Parakeet, which is already considered vulnerable.
Among the most interesting species in the aviary is the Red-tailed Parakeet, a Venezuelan endemic species found in very specific areas of the country. Loro Parque is the only zoological center where this species can be seen.
These new spaces allow nature enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the birds’ ecosystem, understanding firsthand how parrots interact within their communities. Parrots, known for their special intelligence, are highly social creatures. Their adaptation to the new home started with a socialization period, followed by acclimatization. Now, the formation of a society-like structure among the animals sharing the aviary is underway: different species are grouping together, organizing themselves into areas that will become their territories, followed by mating and the hatching of new chicks.
The Development of Life in a Sustainable Ecosystem
Entering the Pyrrhuras, Katandra, or Oceania jungles is one of the most special experiences at Loro Parque. It means stepping into real ecosystems where the interactions of its inhabitants form an endless spectacle, as dynamic and thrilling as life itself. Enjoying this experience leisurely, trying to locate the different species described in the information available in the enclosures, and photographing animals that otherwise could never be observed up close is a true privilege.
This approach to the world of birds aligns with Loro Parque’s vision as a modern zoo, where balancing education in respect and care for nature with the protection of animals and sustainable tourism as an economic activity forms the core of its work. This objective has led Loro Parque to achieve the highest accreditations in animal welfare globally, such as the certification from Global Humane, the world’s largest certifier in animal welfare, recognizing it as the best zoo in Europe in this field.
