If you want to take refuge from the hustle and bustle of the capital for an hour in a quiet environment, we suggest Tehran Bird Park. The pleasure of watching various birds and listening to the pleasant music of nature with the addition of birdsong will give you a strange peace; Especially if you are a fan of these gentle and lovely creatures. The variety of species in this beautiful garden is so abundant that you will be surprised everywhere.
This garden, which is known as the largest bird garden in Iran, brings you a pleasant experience of natural beauty and peace. Now that you have decided to be the guest of the dream house of birds, in this article from the tourism magazine Fly TodayCome with us to get to know Tehran bird garden more.
What do you know about Tehran Bird Park?
In May 2012, this garden was launched in two phases in the capital, the first phase of which is called “Dashtcher” and includes birds that cannot fly or are kept in cages. The second phase is also called ablation and includes birds that are able to fly. This part is a large environment with a forest design that is similar to the real life environment of birds and has ponds and waterfalls. This section is covered with a net and a large fence so that the birds cannot get out.
3000 birds and about 170 species live in this garden. This garden is about 20 hectares and the plant species in it are similar to the species of Loisan forest. There is a dovecote in the style of Safavid era pigeon houses in Bird Park, which has the title of the first Safavid style pigeon house in Iran and the second largest pigeon house in our country. This pigeon house with an area of 140 square meters and a height of 19 meters is located on Kohistan street and northwest of Bagh.
In addition to the pigeon house, when you visit the bird garden, you will see nests that are located on trees in a part of the garden. In these nests, birds like Yakrim and pigeons live. Hearing the sound of chicks during the breeding season or watching the older chicks that have come out of their nest to be trained are other attractions that you will encounter in the bird garden.
Where is Tehran bird garden?
The bird garden is located in the 4th district of Tehran and is one of the sightseeing places of the capital, which is located in the northeast of Tehran and east of Loizan Forest Park. At Travel to Tehran Be sure to include this garden in the list of sightseeing and entertainment places in the capital. In the following, we will introduce you ways to access this spectacular place, according to the type of vehicle you choose.
Tehran bird garden address on the map
Access to the bird garden by private car
If you plan to go to this place by your own car, you should enter Shaheed Babaei Sharq highway, after passing through the Hemga exit, enter the road of Omid settlement and then Kohistan street. You can also enter 35-meter Esteghlal St. and then Kohistan St.
Access to the bird garden by metro
If you have chosen the metro to reach this place, just get off the train at Alam and Sanat metro station or Shahid Bagheri station and take a taxi from there and go to Kohistan street. The other way is to get off the train at the Novnayad metro station and take the taxis of Omid town to Bird Park. There is a third way, and that is to get off the train at Lush station and from there, get on the Siraj buses and go to Bird Park by reaching Kohistan Street.
Access to the bird garden by bus
To reach this place by bus, you can take the buses from Shahid Dastwara terminal to Ofoq terminal to Shahid Rasouli station. Then, get off the bus. Then walk about 300 meters to the entrance of the bird garden and reach there.
What birds can you see in Tehran bird garden?
First of all, we suggest you start watching Bird Garden from phase two. The species that live in the Abcher section are more diverse than the Deshcher section and have more fans. Among the birds that you can see in this area, you can mention pheasant, peacock, black-necked stork, Indian peacock, mandarin duck and gray pelican. Most likely, you have never seen any of these birds up close and you will experience this unique pleasure for the first time in the bird garden.
After visiting phase two, it is time to watch phase one. We recommend that you never miss watching phase one. In phase one, you will see rare birds that you might not be able to see anywhere else, except at the aviary. Horned owl, eagle, toucan, Egyptian vulture, falcon and ostrich are some of the birds that you can see in phase one.
Some hunting and tropical birds that exist in phase one cannot live in phase two; Because the environment of phase two is not suitable for these birds and there is a possibility of harming other birds.
What is the architecture of bird garden in Tehran?
Most of the parts of the bird garden are paved paths that are beautified with various flowers and trees. Also, the presence of reed and bamboo gazebos, canopies and wooden benches has made the architecture of the garden more special.
The use of Nastaliq font in the guide of various parts is another eye-catching art in the bird garden. If you are a photography enthusiast, we must say that the existence of wooden bridges next to the waterfalls and ponds in the garden has made the environment very beautiful for photography. Another significant point in the bird garden architecture is the absence of additional facilities such as electric poles.
What are the facilities of Tehran bird garden?
In this spectacular garden, there are also very good facilities for tourists. Among the facilities in the bird garden are:
- Private parking located in the northern part of Kouhistan Street
- Wooden gazebo and bench
- Cafe, buffet and restaurant
- Electric car and rack
- book Cafe
- Photo booth
- Special bird clinic
- children playground
- Prayer room
- Flower and plant cottage
Also, the photography section and Touch Bird are among the most attractive parts of the bird garden in Tehran. In this section, you can experience taking photos with birds such as parrots and touch them closely in the touchscreen section. If you use safety gloves, you can record the exciting experience of taking pictures with the eagle in your memories. In this way, the instructor puts a trained eagle on your hand and the photographer takes a picture of you. The exciting experience of taking pictures with an eagle and stroking its feathers will give you a special feeling. Of course, don’t worry at all; Because the authorities of the bird garden are present in this section to maintain the safety of the visitors.
What are the specialized parts of Tehran bird garden?
Tehran Bird Park has several specialized units where various scientific researches are conducted on birds and can be attractive for bird lovers. In the following, we will introduce each of these units.
- Taxidermy unit: Taxidermy is a method that can be used to preserve animal bodies for a long time. Animals kept in dried form in museums are taxidermied. In this garden, there is a unit called taxidermy unit to preserve the birds that perish. With this method, the birds are kept in their natural appearance and can be visited.
- Duplicating unit: In the breeding unit of the bird garden, the facilities and conditions required for laying eggs and taking care of the newly born chicks are provided so that they can be transferred to their habitat after reaching reasonable conditions.
- Clinic and Health Unit: This unit has been set up with the aim of treating various diseases of birds. Skilled veterinarians work in the Bird Park Clinic and Health Unit. This unit is responsible for vaccination, care of birds and their treatment.
- Quarantine unit: This unit is the place to keep new birds, such as birds donated to the collection. In order to check the health status of the new birds, they must first be placed in this unit and after the quarantine period ends and the necessary tests are performed on them, they should be transferred to the bird garden.
How to deliver a bird to an aviary?
It is possible to deliver the bird to the bird garden. Of course, the health status of the bird or birds that you deliver to the bird garden must first be controlled in the quarantine unit, and after the quarantine period is over and the health is confirmed, they will be transferred to the bird garden area. The steps of donating a bird to the bird garden are 30 days of keeping in the quarantine unit to check the bird’s health and nutrition, vet approval and then releasing the donated bird among the birds of its own species.
Of course, we recommend that you pay attention to the following points to deliver the bird to the bird garden:
- Once you have delivered your bird or birds to the aviary, you cannot take them back in any way; Because as soon as it is delivered, the report of each bird will be notified to the environmental organization.
- You cannot deliver birds of prey such as owls, hawks, eagles, etc. to the bird garden. You must deliver these types of birds to the environmental organization.
- If you want to see the bird you donated, you can come to the aviary during public visiting hours and watch that bird among the birds; Of course, this is if you know it well and can distinguish it among other birds of its species.
Is it possible to buy birds from Tehran bird garden?
If you go to the bird garden with the intention of buying a bird, it is good to know that it is not possible to buy and sell birds in this garden. In this collection, you can only watch birds or donate a bird to the garden.
What points should be paid attention to when visiting the bird garden?
To visit the bird garden, keep these points in mind:
- When visiting this garden, you should not bring flammable items and any picnic items such as mats, food, backpacks, etc.
- Never feed the birds.
- Do not forget to take care of your children.
- Due to the large size of the bird garden, it is better to use shoes suitable for long walks.
- Photography or filming with a phone camera or a regular camera is not an obstacle; But if you want to use professional cameras, you have to pay a separate fee for this.
Tehran bird garden working hours
You can visit the bird garden every day from 10 am to 5 pm. The working hours of the bird garden are the same on Friday. Also, on holidays, the bird garden is ready to host you.
Ticket price and phone number of Tehran bird garden
The entrance fee of Tehran bird garden in 1402 is 60 thousand tomans per person. You can also use the following phone numbers to call Louisan Bird Park:
02177075214 – 02177075210
Restaurants around Tehran Bird Park
Around Bird Garden, there are several restaurants, among them, one can mention the traditional Hazarvikshab restaurant and Tata’s Bahar Nations restaurant. The Nations Restaurant, which is located at the second entrance of Bird Park, is ready to host tourists in all 3 meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. The working hours of this restaurant are from 9 am to 11 pm and there is live music from 8 pm to 10 pm. You can order hot and cold drinks, Iranian food, Farengi and salad in this restaurant.
A pleasant experience in the bird garden of Tehran
Tehran’s bird garden can be considered a peaceful environment to stay away from the bustle of the capital city and shake off everyday fatigue; Where you can find your energy by listening to the sounds of nature and enjoy watching birds for hours. In this article from the Fly Today tourism magazine, we tried to provide you with everything you need to know to visit the bird garden in Tehran and make your path smoother to see the beauty of this garden. We will be happy to know your opinions about this article and to read your experiences of being in the bird garden and your mood while visiting this garden in the comments section.
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Frequently asked questions about Tehran Bird Park
What is the best season to visit Tehran bird garden?
This garden is beautiful in every season; But the best season to visit the bird garden is spring and in mild weather.
Where is the address of Tehran bird garden?
On the Shahid Babaei Sharq highway, after passing through the Hemga exit, enter the Kandrovi part of Omid town and then Kohistan street.
Can the bird be delivered to the bird garden?
Yes, it is possible. The bird first enters the quarantine section and after the necessary checks and confirmation of its health by the veterinarian, it enters the area of the bird garden.
What are the facilities of bird garden in Tehran?
The facilities of the bird garden include electric car and swing, gazebo and wooden benches, buffet and restaurant, private parking, photography with birds, prayer room, flower and plant hut, small waterfalls, wooden bridges and pond.
Can you buy a bird from the bird garden?
no It is not possible to buy and sell birds in the bird garden.
Is bird watching from inside the cage?
There is no fence between tourists and birds in the open part of the Bird Park. Large cages and nets are made for this section. Game birds are kept in a separate section inside cages and fences.
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