wings ‘n’ roses, pakenham
Mamma lives with a household of bird lovers who have not stopped squawking about their visit to Wings ‘n’ Roses in Pakenham.
Mamma lives with a household of bird lovers who have not stopped squawking about their visit to Wings ‘n’ Roses in Pakenham.
If you have a twitcher in your life, this place is a must-visit. A trip to Wings ‘n’ Roses starts with a meander around the beautiful rose gardens, with tame chickens and geese running around underfoot.
With your birdseed in hand, it’s time to check out the free-flight aviaries. These are home to a variety of bird types, from rescue birds, to Australian natives, to exotic parrots - these aviaries have it all! The birds vary in their levels of tameness, some will fly right at you, while others will take a little while to warm up.
There are aviaries as far as the eye can see throughout this gorgeous property, Mamma’s eldest was particularly captivated by the rare blue lorikeet, while Mamma’s youngest still talks about the gentle cockatiel that cuddled up on his arm.
The highlight of a visit to this beautiful spot is a trip to the main free-flight aviary, a trip inside here is an extra fee but Mamma says it is well worth it! Here, a selection of tame birds come out to play. Hearing owner Michael talk about their unique quirks and personalities shows just how in tune he is with these amazing birds, most of whom he’s raised from birth! Mamma still can’t quite believe she had the opportunity to hold an African Grey Parrot (who loves head rubs, by the way!) and Mr Mamma still talks about the gorgeous Macaw that took up residence on his shoulder.
Mamma highly recommends a trip to Wings ‘n’ Roses for the bird lover in your life. It’s sure to be a precious memory for years to come.
the details
35 Leppitt Rd, Pakenham
OPEN
Wednesday - Sunday
11am-5pm
CLOSED
Monday + Tuesday
General admission is $10 (children under 4 are free). Additional experiences can be booked for an additional fee.
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Mamma's special mention:
It’s not just the birds who need a feed - if your little ones are hungy after their exotic encounter, head around the corner to Nancy Eatery.
