Paphos People

1. Name: Paphos Bird and Animal Park.

2. Photo of Attraction: Courtesy of Sharon & Ted, keepers at the bird park and PP members.

3. Nearest Town/Village: Agios Georgios/Coral Bay

4. Region of Cyprus: Paphos.

5. Distance from Paphos: 15Km.

6. Driving time: Depending on traffic from Paphos approx 25-30minutes.

7. Google Earth: Note - Google Earth unclear for directions



8. Description of Attraction:
Unique to Cyprus the park is over one million sq.m, in a natural setting, beautifully landscaped with lakes, ponds and gardens. It houses one of the largest private collection of birds in the world, which range from a selection of exotic parrots to emus, ostrich, swans, birds of prey and owls, to name but a few.
There is an extensive variety of animals that children love from ponies, giraffes, monkeys, tortoises and a petting zoo were they can interact with the animals. There are also regular owl and parrot shows in the amphitheatre and more recently the meer cats have arrived in a new pen.
Allow as much time as you can to enjoy the sights and sounds of this unique park, it is a good day out and takes at least 2-3 hours to visit all the pens and animal houses. At reception you will be given a detailed map of the park with all areas clearly marked.
Paphos Bird and Animal Park is committed to the breeding and conservation of birds animals and plant life in Cyprus.

9. Link to another Website: http://www.pafosbirdpark.com
Telephone No: 26813852.

10. Additional Information:

a) Ample parking spaces at attraction.
b) All facilities on site.
c) Suitable for the disabled.
d) Open all year round including Christmas Day!
e) Open from 9am until sunset during the summer and 5pm during the winter.
f) Children's birthday party's by arrangement.
g) Season tickets also available.
h) You can reach the Park by public Transport. From Paphos take the No 10 or 15 to Coral Bay, get off the bus at Coral Bay and take the 10A to the Bird Park.
i) Free transfer is available daily except Friday, pick up starts at 9.45am and 12.30pm. To arrange pick up contact your rep, hotel reception or phone:
26813852.
j) No pets allowed.
k) Cost of admission for 2008:
ADULT - 15.50euro.
CHILD - 8.50euro.
TWO ADULTS AND ONE CHILD - 38euro.
TWO ADULTS AND TWO CHILDREN - 43euro.
TWO ADULTS AND THREE CHILDREN - 48euro.
l) Monthly and annual passes also available, ask at entrance to Park for further details.

11. Direction to Location:
From Begonia crossroads in Paphos follow the coastal road through to Coral Bay and continue in the direction of St George, follow the direction signs for the Bird Park until you reach your destination.

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