Blue-tongued Skink

These skinks are the largest out of the whole skink family, growing up to 50 cm in length (depending on the species). They are found only in Australia, Tasmania and New Guinea. Of course, their name derives from their most prominent feature – their blue tongue! There are eight species of blue-tongued skinks, with the most common species being the Common/Eastern Blue-tongued Skink (Tiliqua scincoides). They are omnivorous, feeding mainly on berries, flowers, insects, spiders, snails and slugs.

Green Iguana

The Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) is an arboreal (tree living) lizard. Its distribution ranges from Mexico to southern Brazil and Paraguay. Green iguanas have a good sense of hearing and smell, and superb vision. Their long tail is used as a defence mechanism and is snapped in the air to ward off predators. The males have a special flap of skin called a dewlap, which they can raise to appear bigger and is used either to intimidate predators, or to impress females. They eat mainly plants, especially leaves and fruits, and occasionally insects and small vertebrates.

Tortoises

There are many different species of tortoises living at the World of Birds. Ranging from Common Padlopers, Angulate tortoises, to the large Leopard tortoises. They can be found in the large Tortoise Sanctuary at the top of the park. Tortoises eat mainly green leafy plants, as well as fruit and vegetables.

World of Birds

Over 3 000 birds and small animals of 400 different species in walk through aviaries - experience nature up close!

Enjoy a fascinating glimpse into the private lives of birds. Get a close-up view of them as they feed, sing, display, socialise, build nests, incubate eggs and feed chicks right before your eyes - an unforgettable experience which changes with the seasons.

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