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Where to Go for Entry Tickets: the 15 Best Worldwide

33 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Good entry tickets fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Penguin Parade: General Viewing Ticket - Arrive early at the visitor centre
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Penguin Parade: General Viewing Ticket

1.Penguin Parade: General Viewing Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,069 reviews · 2 hours · from $22Our pick

Arrive before sunset at Phillip Island Nature Parks, explore the visitor centre, and watch little penguins cross Summerlands Beach from tiered general seating. Afterward, walk the boardwalks to see them close to their burrows. Bring warm clothes, expect outdoor waiting, and keep cameras and phones away to protect the birds.

“Good night for it. Water well back, penguins easier to see but lack of numbers early. Safety for the little birds was very obvious as they were very cautious.”

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Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket - What happens during the 90-minute evening visit
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Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket

2.Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 682 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28

At Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, you’ll watch the world’s smallest penguins come ashore after fishing, climb the beach, and hurry to their nesting boxes. Guides speak in English and Chinese, explaining penguin biology and conservation. Arrive early for the display, dress warmly, and leave your phone and camera away.

“I paid for premium seats and appreciated how close I was to see the penguins coming over the cliff and the seals on the rocks. Being able to walk through their nesting area was really interesting to see as well.”

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Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Experience Ticket - Six kilometres of Maleny gardens
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Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Experience Ticket

3.Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · from $33

Spend one to four hours at Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World, with access to walk-through aviaries, bird photo opportunities, six kilometres of garden paths, lakes, waterfalls, and mountain views. Guides such as Lydia help visitors meet cockatoos, macaws, and other friendly birds. Bring a picnic or stop at the cafe.

“Majestic and amazing was so cool to have the family experience the delight of all the birds doing what they do”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Bird Kingdom Entry Ticket - Lorikeet Landing and the Extra Feeding Fee
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Niagara Falls, Canada: Bird Kingdom Entry Ticket

4.Niagara Falls, Canada: Bird Kingdom Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 243 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

Walk through Bird Kingdom’s multi-level rainforest, where hundreds of tropical birds fly freely around you. Meet parrots and other animals, explore the Night Jungle, and feed lorikeets for an extra fee. The attraction is about a five-minute walk from Niagara Falls, open year-round, and takes roughly 45 minutes to an hour.

“My adult daughter and I met a group at the Bird Kingdom for another activity and decided if time permitted, we would go back. When our Aerial Cable Car ride was cancelled due to thunder and wind, we were fortunate to realize a WeGo bus was right at the venue and would take us back to “the Birds” . So, we arrived at a relatively empty site – which was great – the first two floors were primarily history (which we had already experienced at the Niagara History Museum) and small exhibits of frogs, turtles’ spiders – but the third floor is what you pay for - this is an…”

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Skip the Line: Flamingo Gardens Admission Ticket in Fort Lauderdale - The wildlife sanctuary: Florida animals with an important limit
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Skip the Line: Flamingo Gardens Admission Ticket in Fort Lauderdale

5.Skip the Line: Flamingo Gardens Admission Ticket in Fort Lauderdale

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 223 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $23

Spend about four hours at Flamingo Gardens, a 60-acre nonprofit sanctuary west of Fort Lauderdale. Your daytime admission includes the 25-minute narrated tram ride, botanical gardens, rescued Florida wildlife, free-flying birds, wildlife presentations, the Wray House Museum, and access to the on-site café and gift shop.

“It was a great time clean well maintained Informative and fun Animals were well cared for and everyone was helpful”

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Parrot World Immersive Wildlife Park Entry Ticket next to Paris - About 80 species in a focused collection
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Parrot World Immersive Wildlife Park Entry Ticket next to Paris

6.Parrot World Immersive Wildlife Park Entry Ticket next to Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 202 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $24

Spend two to three hours at Parrot World, a self-guided wildlife park 45 minutes from central Paris and 20 minutes from Disneyland Paris. Walk through tropical plantings on the Amazonia and Patagonia routes, see about 80 South American animal species, join keeper-led learning sessions, and let children loose in the giant playground.

“Is nice but I catch bad weather,was wind and rain is good to going there in the summer period ,but was nice experience I see something new”

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Bali Bird Park Admission Ticket - Feeding sessions and close encounters
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Bali Bird Park Admission Ticket

7.Bali Bird Park Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 202 reviews · from $18

Spend about three hours at Bali Bird Park near Ubud, home to 1,300 birds from 250 species. Your ticket includes daily bird shows, feeding sessions, the 4D movie, and access to walk-in aviaries and tropical gardens. Plan around the 10:30 a.m. free-flight show or the 3 p.m. bird-of-prey show.

“Easily buy your vouchers upfront in your own currency and exchange at the entrance for your actual entry tickets. The park itself is cosy and full of free roaming birds, walk-in aviaries, etc. There are plenty of activities (feeding sessions etc) and places to buy food and drinks. Recommended activity (although for Bali one of the more expensive entry tickets).”

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Bali Bird Park 1-Day Admission Ticket - Start with the 09:00 bird encounter
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Bali Bird Park: 1-Day Admission Ticket

8.Bali Bird Park: 1-Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 82 reviews · 1 day · from $8Cheapest here

You can spend one full day exploring Bali Bird Park’s recreated habitats, from Sumatra and Papua to Africa, Australia, and Latin America. See cassowaries, cranes, pelicans, macaws, and cockatoos, with bird feedings, free-flight shows, a Komodo exhibit, and scheduled 4D films. English and Indonesian assistance is available at the ticket counter.

“En hele fijne dag, je hebt alles wat je nodig hebt! Een mooi show, vrij rondlopen tussen leuke en speelse vogels. Een gebedsruimte waar je het gebed kunt verrichten en lekker eten!”

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Bali Bird Park 1-Day Admission Ticket - Start with the 09:00 bird encounter
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Bali Bird Park 1-Day Admission Ticket

9.Bali Bird Park 1-Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 65 reviews · 1 day · from $8

Spend a full day at Bali Bird Park in Singapadu, where more than 1,300 birds live in recreated habitats from Sumatra, Papua, Africa, Australia, and Latin America. Your ticket includes bird shows, feedings, the 4D cinema, and free bird feeding. English and Indonesian hosts are available.

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Robben Island Tickets, Penguins, and Private Cape Point Tour - Along the Atlantic Seaboard from Clifton to Hout Bay
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Robben Island Tickets, Penguins, and Private Cape Point Tour

10.Robben Island Tickets, Penguins, and Private Cape Point Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 65 reviews · 8 hours · from $186

Start at 6:00 AM with a private guide and luxury vehicle, then see Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach, Cape Point, and Robben Island. Guides including Ray, Roland, and John have earned praise for clear local history and friendly service. Bring passport copies, warm layers, and comfortable shoes. Extra fees apply at three stops.

“Our driver was good and very knowledgeable about the area. He was there when we got back from Robben Island also to us to a place for good food. Robben island was very eye open on what happen to prisoners there and conditions.”

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Foz do Iguaçu: Bird Park Tour with Tickets - Hotel pickup from Foz do Iguaçu
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Foz do Iguaçu: Bird Park Tour with Tickets

11.Bird Park Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 61 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $54

Visit Parque das Aves beside Iguaçu National Park on a small-group trip from Foz do Iguaçu. Walk sign-posted jungle paths past more than 900 birds, macaws, hummingbirds, reptiles, alligators, moths, and a beehive. Transport, park admission, and Portuguese, English, or Spanish assistance are included, though the visit itself is largely self-guided.

“Park itself is self guided. Pick up and drop off went smoothly and our diver made sure we got into the park okay. Park was amazing. I would do it again.”

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Singapore: Bird Paradise Entry Ticket - Plan around Kings of the Skies and High Flyers
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Singapore: Bird Paradise Entry Ticket

12.Bird Paradise Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · 1 day · from $39

Spend a full day at Singapore’s Bird Paradise, home to more than 5,000 birds across 400 species. Walk through African, Southeast Asian, and penguin habitats, watch Kings of the Skies and High Flyers, join feeding sessions, and use the free in-park shuttle. The $39 ticket includes standard admission but not transport to Mandai.

“The number of birds available to see was astonishing! We appreciated that each area of the world represented had the natural topography that those birds were used to. The aviary nets were well above the trees so the birds could live naturally.”

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York: York Bird of Prey Centre Entry Ticket - The 11:30 AM flying show
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York: York Bird of Prey Centre Entry Ticket

13.York: York Bird of Prey Centre Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 43 reviews · from $14

Spend a full day with about 100 owls and birds of prey at York Bird of Prey Centre. You can handle birds with trained staff, watch flying shows at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM, and meet species ranging from tiny owls to a golden eagle. George and Andrew are among the friendly presenters named by visitors.

“Our hosts were extremely knowledgeable.. such a brilliant day .. will definitely be visiting again 🦉🦅 5 🌟”

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Bali Bird Park Admission Ticket with Hotel Transfer - From Ubud or south Bali to the park
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Bali Bird Park Admission Ticket with Hotel Transfer

14.Bali Bird Park Admission Ticket with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $38Best reviewed

Visit Bali Bird Park at your own pace with admission, bird shows, and private round-trip hotel transport from Ubud and much of south Bali. Expect around 1,000 birds from 250 species, plus feeding encounters and tropical gardens. Drivers such as Riko, Merry, Novi, Nanda, and Yogik have provided safe, friendly transfers.

“We were picked up from Hotel in Ubud on time, driven to the Bird Park by our driver & guide, Nanda who was polite and drove safely. We were able to spend a good few hours in the Park, seeing birds from various parts of the world, highly reRead more”

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Robben Island Tickets, Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Private Tour - Cape Point, the lighthouse, and the choice of hike or funicular
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Robben Island Tickets, Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Private Tour

15.Robben Island Tickets, Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $158

Start early with a private guide and vehicle, then see Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, Boulders penguins, Chapman’s Peak, and Robben Island. Guides such as Alfani, Thomas, Pedro, and David are praised for clear history and friendly service. The Robben Island ferry and prison tour use a separate island guide, including a former political prisoner.

“La nostra guida era molto preparata disponibile e gentile...ci siamo trovati davvero bene! Consigliatissimo”

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