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Opening Times

(Please note that during Autumn / Winter our opening hours are reduced so please check back here for closing times in these periods).

Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Monday 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
TuesDay 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Last entrance is 4:30pm

Birds go in at 5pm

Cafe stops hot food one hour before close

As Tropical Birdland is an outdoor attraction then in the event of extreme / bad weather we may be required to close earlier than advertised.  If this is the case then information will be posted on our website and social media pages to inform visitors.

Feedings Our Birds

Our birds here at Tropical Birdland love a little treat and we sell these on the main entrance.  The most popular of these treats are peanuts and walnuts so please be aware of this when purchasing food in the case of allergies.  Alternatives are available so please check the signage on reception and feel free to ask a member of staff for assistance with purchasing treats.

Cafe

Please note that hot food / food orders in our cafe will stop at 4pm.

No orders will be taken after this time although pre-made sandwiches and cakes will still be available until closing.

Hot drinks will be available until 4:30pm only.

Pre-booking is no longer required to visit us

No Dogs Allowed

Pricing

– Adults £9.95

– Child £6.75 (4years and over / under 4’s free)

– Senior £7.35

– Student £7.35 (ID Required)

– Concession / Disabled Adult £7.35 (proof of disability required)

– Concession / Disabled Child £5.00 (proof of disability required)

– Carer £3.50 (When accompanied by a concession adult or child. ID or proof of carer status required)

Family tickets available:

– 2 Adults / 2 Children £31.00

– 2 Adults / 3 Children £37.00

F.A.Q

Find answers from our frequently asked questions!

Our birds here at Tropical Birdland love a little treat and we sell these on the main entrance.  The most popular of these treats are peanuts and walnuts so please be aware of this when purchasing food in the case of allergies.  Alternatives are available so please check the signage on reception and feel free to ask a member of staff for assistance with purchasing treats.

Sorry, No dogs allowed.

We have compacted gravel paths around the garden and concrete on our parrot path.

Ours gardens, cafe, gift shop and parrot path are all at ground level and we have accessible toilets. 

All bird perching on our parrot path are at different levels for wheelchair accessibility

Yes, We are open everyday including all bank holidays.

Yes, we have baby changing facilities at our car park toilets.

Yes we have a free car park!

We are a all outdoor attraction with shelter areas at the flamingos & picnic area. We also have a cozy café to grab a hot drink and some food.

Yes, The Real Macaw is open all day serving hot & cold food and drink. Check out the menu here

Yes to both! We have a lovely open & sheltered area to have a picnic near the real macaw café.

Map

Where to find us

Address

Lindridge Lane, Desford, LE9 9GN

Call us on

01455 824603

Email us at

info@tropicalbirdland.co.uk

By Car

From M1 get off at junction 22, on roundabout take the A50 signed towards Markfield. We have brown Tourism signs thereafter. From the M69 go to the end then take M1 North and get off at junction 21a. Follow the signs to Kirby Muxloe and just before you reach Kirby Muxloe you will see signs to Desford. In Desford, continue up to the mini island and turn right down Main Street. Follow the sharp bend left and then take 1st right down Lindridge Lane towards Merrylees. Tropical Birdland’s entrance is on the left hand side. There are brown Tourism signs located in Desford village and also on the A47 Hinckley Road, Leicester and A50 Markfield island in Leicester

By Bus

Arriva Bus route 153 (Market Bosworth) runs from st margaret's bus station in Leicester City Centre. This route runs through the village of Desford with the bus stop located on Manor Road, opposite Desford Library. Tropical Birdland is located on Lindridge Lane, a 10 minute walk from the bus stop. On departing the bus, cross Manor Road and head down Main Street (past the Library) until you reach the Co-op. Lindridge Lane is opposite and you will need to follow this downhill (for approximately 100 yards) where you will see the entrance to Tropical Birdland on your right. Please note that Lindridge Lane is a country road and is on a steep incline.