STOP 2: Sylvan Heights Bird Park
Prepare to be a perch for a parakeet at Sylvan Heights Bird Park. This 18-acre park gives visitors an unforgettable up-close experience with over 2,000 waterfowl, parrots, toucans, flamingos, and other exotic birds from around the world. Stroll through spacious, walk-through aviaries and gawk at the iridescent colors and songs of birds from South America, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The aviaries are surrounded by tranquil gardens and lush natural areas, which enhance the beauty of the birds on exhibit and immerse visitors in native North Carolina wildlife habitat.