Parque das Aves, Bird sanctuary and conservation center in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil.

Parque das Aves is a bird sanctuary in Foz do Iguaçu spread across Atlantic Forest land, housing hundreds of birds from many species in spacious enclosures. Visitors walk through large aviaries where the birds fly relatively freely around them.

The park was opened on 7 October 1994 by two biologists, the German Anna-Sophie Helene Croukamp and her South African husband Dennis Croukamp. They bought the land beside Iguaçu National Park and began building in November 1993. The first birds arrived as donations or loans from other zoos, along with animals confiscated by Ibama.

The park is a private integrated conservation centre for Atlantic Forest species, breeding threatened animals in captivity. Its first birds arrived as donations or loans from other zoos, alongside animals confiscated by Ibama, Brazil's environmental agency. The 1,300 metres of trails pass enclosures built to imitate natural ecosystems for caimans, boa constrictors, marmosets and butterflies.

The park sits near Iguazu Falls and is easy to reach. Wear comfortable shoes and allow time to walk through the aviaries, as you will find shaded areas along the paths.

The park's first birds arrived in 1994 through donations and loans from other zoos, along with animals confiscated by Ibama, Brazil's environmental agency. The founders bought the land beside Iguaçu National Park and began building in November 1993.