Blackburn Pavilion

Blackburn Pavilion
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Now Open

Take flight to our new tropical bird walk-through the Blackburn Pavilion, and be transported to a jungle paradise in the centre of London!

Find out more about the new exhibit

Meet the Birds

Toco Toucan
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Become a bird expert with these fascinating facts about some of the many species on show in our tropical birdhouse. Find out fun bird facts

Donor Information

Blackburn Pavilion LogoThe restoration of the tropical bird house has been made possible through the support of the Blackburn family, after whom the new exhibit has been named. Find our more about the exhibit sponsors

Inside the Exhibit

Blackburn Pavilion Poster
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The exhibit features a host of tropical birds flying freely inside our restored Victorian bird house. Walk amongst tropical plants, pools and even an indoor waterfall surrounded by the sounds of bird song in the air. Take a tour

Tropical Bird Gallery

Amazilia Hummingbird
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Browse our online gallery of some of the wonderful bird species that can be found in Blackburn Pavilion, our new tropical bird walk-through. Tropical Bird Gallery

Keeper Interview

Adrian Walls
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This is a bird-keeper’s behind the scenes insight into a truly magnificent wonder of the avian world, the hummingbird. Behind the scenes in Blackburn Pavilion

Restoration Video

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