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Meet our parrots and find out more about our feathered friends. We have gorgeous Sulfer Crested Cockatoos, Green Wing Macaws and Blue & Gold Macaws.
Barnacle and Periwinkle

(Ara Chloroptera)
Green Wing MacCaw

  • I am the second largest macaw in the world.
  • I am often referred to as "the gentle giant" of the parrot world.
  • I live in the rainforests of South America.
  • I have the intelligence of a 3 year old human child.
  • I have hollow bones to keep me light for flight.
  • I am very good at mimicing the sounds of other animals.
  • I can break a broomstick in half with my beak.

Rio and Tango

(Ara Ararauna)
Blue and Gold Macaw

  • I come from South America I live in the top of the rainforest called "The Canopy"
  • Once I find a mate I will stay with them for life.
  • My favorite foods are nuts and seeds.
  • I love chewing on wood and anything else I can get my beak around.
  • Most people don't think I would make a very good pet because I scream in the mornings when I wake up and every night before bed.
  • Pirates used to have me as a pet due to my ability to mimic human speech.



Coco and Thumpy

(Cacatua Galerita)
Sulfer Crested Cockatoo

  • I am often referred to as "The Clown" of the parrot world.
  • I come from the Aru Islands off Indonesia.
  • I live with my friends in a large group called a "flock".
  • I can live for more than 65 years. I lift my yellow crest when I am scared or excited.
  • A very fine white dust covers my feathers and skin to keep me soft and healthy.
  • I love attention and being scratched on my neck.

 

Parrot Posters

 

Meet Rio & Tango

Meet Rio and Tango our animal ambassador additions to uShaka Kids World, brother and sister-blue and gold macaws! They were only hatched at Umgeni River Bird Park last July, but are now ready to meet the world.

 

                      
 

Feathered Friends' Photos

 


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  • Rays Kids World - Rates rhc module
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    uShaka Kids World is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays during off-peak season (peak season includes all public and school holidays)

    Times:
    Off-Peak Season:
    Wednesday to Friday:
    09h00 - 18h00
    Saturday and Sunday:
    09h00 - 18h00
    Peak Season:
    Monday to Sunday:
    09h00 - 18h00
    Peak season includes all public and school holidays
    Rates:
    Adults R10
    Children
    (aged 2 - 12)
    R45
    Platinum Pass R25
    For general information,
    contact: (031) 328 8000
    For the Bookings Coordinator,
    contact: (031) 328 8108 / 8110 or
    click here
    to email us
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