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WELCOME

ABOUT THE PARK

OPENING HOURS

ADMISSION PRICES

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m

We are open on public holidays and Victorian school holidays.

We are closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and we are also closed on days of total fire ban.

There is so much to do at Ballarat Bird World! Meet our friendly birds in our walk-through aviary and enjoy our close encounters. Step back in time with our life-sized dinosaurs, then challenge yourself in the maze puzzle and adventure mini golf, all included with your admission. Finish your visit with a stop at our café and ice-cream bar for a well-earned treat.

ADULT

CONCESSION

CHILDREN (ages 4 to 16)

FAMILY - 2 Adults & up to 4 children

$20.00

$18.00

$12.00

$52.00

WHAT IS THERE TO DO?

OUR STORY​

Ballarat Bird World is a place built from love, patience and a whole lot of hands-on hard work. Our story began with a simple love for birds and grew into a space where families, friends and curious visitors can wander, explore and feel connected to nature again.

 

We care for every part of this place ourselves. From tending to the birds each morning to looking after the gardens and the small details that make people smile. The animatronic dinosaurs, the fossil dig area and the maze were all created by hand. Every piece of it was shaped by the same people who welcome you at the door. It is something we are really proud of because it represents years of creativity, problem-solving and heart.

 

When you visit, you become part of that story. We love seeing children being immersed around the dinosaurs, completely caught up in the magic of it all. We love watching families take photos, wander through the aviaries and enjoy the quiet moments that you can only get when you are surrounded by nature.

 

Our hope is that Ballarat Bird World gives people a place to slow down, learn something new and share memories that stay with them. This business means a lot to us, and every person who walks through the gates helps keep it going.

 

Thank you for being here with us and supporting a small, family-built place that comes from the heart.

Edi Brandli

2026-02-16

Privately built by a family. It’s a cool place for families with kids. Admission is very reasonable. 16/2/26 $20 p/Adult 10% concession. It’s open Friday to Monday.

Titapa Poka

2026-01-31

This is a truly impressive place, and I would highly recommend it to visitors and families. There are many different birds to see, and the entrance fee is very affordable. The environment and atmosphere are peaceful and enjoyable. This place has been open since 1992, which means it has been operating for 33 years now. There are not many staff members inside, This birds world it has become a nostalgic place and a wonderful memory for many people. I really hope more tourists will visit, so there will be more support and income to help maintain and improve the park, including the gardens, animal enclosures, and facilities. Inside, there are several free activities for children, such as mini golf, a maze, and a fossil digging area. These activities allow kids to spend quality time with their families and friends. There is also a fish-feeding pond, which feels like a relaxing terrace area, and there are ducks around as well. The park also offers a buffet-style feeding area for local cockatoos. You can admire their beauty from a distance, because they do not fully trust humans. After finishing the activities, there is a small souvenir shop where you can buy some gifts before leaving.

linda footer

2026-01-24

Such great value and a fun day out for the whole family. Kids loved getting prizes for completing the maze. Lots of birds to see then a break for coffee and icecream before playing the giant connect four. Oh and food to feed the fish was included in entrance fee.

Sharon

2026-01-16

Great afternoon out. Very reasonably priced for entry, mini golf (9 holes), a maze and food to feed fish/ ducks. The area is maintained very well and the staff are lovely and helpful.

Kat M

2026-01-15

What an amazing place — a must-see! We all absolutely loved Ballarat Bird World. Not only are there beautiful birds to see, but there’s also mini golf, fish feeding, and a maze, so there’s plenty to do. It’s very well priced and there’s no time limit, which meant we could really take our time and enjoy everything. The staff are just lovely and very friendly. The kids especially loved having photos taken with the birds on their shoulders and arms (this was an optional extra fee). Such a fun and memorable experience for the whole family!

Elsa Hoggard

2026-01-13

How great is this place! I made my 2nd visit on NYE and once again had a great time, it is located in a beautiful and peaceful setting with a combination of wild birds visiting and the captive birds who are all in large aviaries with plenty of enrichment provided. The cheeky "talkers" always make me chuckle! The Devonshire tea and scones are to die for and the caramel frappe was yummy. A truly great place to spend a few hours for the whole family. It's a perfectly sized attraction as you get to see everything without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

Planet Saturn

2026-01-13

Nice relaxing place to spend the afternoon with family. The kids loved the mini golf and maze. Put in a few more interactive things for the kids would be good.

4.5/5

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LOCATION

408 Eddy Avenue

Mt Helen. 3350

Victoria, Australia

CONTACT

Email: Ballaratbirdworld@gmail.com

​Phone: 0409002527

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

We recognise the deep, enduring connection the Wadawurrung People have to Country and to the birds and wildlife that have lived here for thousands of generations. We honour their knowledge, care, and custodianship of this land and of the living.

OPENING  HOURS

10.00 am to 5.00 pm​

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday​

Open public holidays & Victorian school holidays

Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and days of Total Fire Ban.

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ADMISSION

$20.00 Adults

$18.00 Concession

$12.00 Children

$52.00 Family 

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