Supporting Bournemouth’s Aviary

The rescue aviary in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens is a sanctuary for almost 200 homeless tropical birds, all looked after by wonderful volunteers. Please help us raise the funds needed to continue caring for these wonderful birds...

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A sanctuary for 200 homeless tropical birds

Thanks to the support of local residents, visitors to our area, local businesses and from BCP Council, a new rescue aviary in Bournemouth Gardens was built in early 2022 and officially opened in May.

A much-loved attraction, it is run by volunteers and funded entirely by donations. The new aviary provides more flight space for the birds and allows visitors a 360-degree viewing experience. It has been built sustainably and to higher welfare standards.

Please continue to support this project; help us raise the money needed for the ongoing cost of bird food, water, heating and cleaning materials needed by the volunteers each and every day. Here are some ideas of how you can support us…

Ways to donate

Clicking the donate button at the top of this page and making an online donation.
Sending us a cheque made payable to ‘The Parks Foundation’ and posting it to The Cricket Pavilion, Winton Recreation Ground, Bournemouth, BH9 1BX. If you’re a UK tax payer we can claim gift aid on your donation, which will increase your donation by 25%. If you’re eligible for this please include a note with your cheque letter us know your name and address or download a Gift Aid declaration form.
Calling us on 01202 143724 and we can take a donation over the phone.

Fundraise for us

Have you ever considered running a fundraising activity yourself to raise money for the new aviary? We’ve had lots of people run different activities to support us, including:

A bird themed cake sale
Shaving off a beard which had been growing for five years
Birthday fundraisers on Facebook
A dress down day in the office.

If you’d like to organise your own fundraiser please call us on 01202 143724.

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Bournemouth’s aviary to be rebuilt

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