Edward Youde Aviary, Aviary in Hong Kong Park, Central, Hong Kong

Edward Youde Aviary is a 3,000-square-metre walk-through aviary built over a natural valley in Hong Kong Park. Four large arches support the stainless-steel mesh, which reaches 30 metres above the valley floor. A one-way elevated walkway with viewing platforms descends from the entrance to the lower exit, and shallow pools and small waterfalls flow down to a large pond.

The facility opened in 1992 and was named after Sir Edward Youde, who served as Hong Kong's governor from 1982 to 1986. This naming choice honors his contributions to the city during his time in office.

The aviary is named after Sir Edward Youde, Governor of Hong Kong from 1982 to 1986. Its birds come mainly from the Malay Archipelago rainforests, with local species such as spotted doves added in recent years. The great argus pheasant gives one of the bird world's most elaborate courtship displays, and its ringing territorial calls carry through the valley.

The aviary sits in a valley at the southern corner of Hong Kong Park, in Central, with its entrance at the higher eastern end and the exit at the lower western end. A wheelchair-accessible footbridge runs one way downhill, with viewing platforms at different heights. It is open daily from 9:00 to 17:00; groups wanting guided tours must arrange them with the park office in advance.

The mesh roof is held up by four giant arches spanning the whole valley, so no support poles stand among the trees. The netting covers about 3,000 square metres, and the highest point of the roof is 30 metres above the valley floor. The valley itself runs from 30 to 46.5 metres above sea level.