In Halifax County, Sylvan Heights Bird Park offers a truly global experience with no passport required. Home to the world’s largest collection of rare and endangered waterfowl, the park features more than 2,500 birds from around the world, including swans, parrots, cranes, owls, toucans, flamingos and an astonishing variety of ducks, geese and pheasants.
Stroll through continentally themed aviaries that bring the vibrant sounds and colors of distant ecosystems to life — a walk that feels part safari, part sanctuary. In the Landing Zone exhibit, parakeets and flamingos eat from your hand, offering an up-close moment that kids and adults alike won’t forget. Other immersive features include a wheelchair-accessible treehouse with sweeping views of the park’s natural wetlands, and the Beaver Pond Blind, where you can quietly observe native North Carolina wildlife in their element.
Whether you’re a birding enthusiast or just looking for a one-of-a-kind day trip, Sylvan Heights blends wonder, conservation and connection everywhere you look.
