A wildlife park has listed the five ways a visit can improve your wellbeing this spring.

Birdland, in Bourton, has highlighted activities based on the 'Five Ways to Wellbeing' concept developed by the New Economics Foundation in 2010.

The park, which prides itself on its extensive collection of over 500 exotic birds, offers opportunities to improve both physical and mental health by engaging with the natural world after a long winter.

 

 

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Birdland encourages visitors to be active by exploring its park and gardens while connecting with nature and its broad array of bird species.

These range from the UK's only breeding colony of king penguins and birds of prey to parrots, cassowaries and cranes.

The family-oriented wildlife park hosts daily programs like talks, feeds, 'meet the keeper' sessions, and even allows a four-legged companion to join the touring party.

The park seeks to encouraged visitors to 'take notice' through its "tranquil" setting by the River Windrush, which serves as an escape from everyday life.

The space offers an area to find relaxation, discover a variety of native species, and see exotic birds from around the world.

On the theme of 'giving', Birdland also operates a volunteer scheme, providing the opportunity to contribute by supporting the wellbeing of the park's birds and other animals.

This enables volunteers to gather knowledge to educate visitors about the park's range of nature.

The final way guests can get a wellbeing boost is by 'learning'.

With hundreds of birds on display, visitors have plenty of opportunities to learn about various avian species through interpretation boards, keeper talks, or asking questions at feeding time.

The park is open daily from 10am.

For any inquiries, call 01451 820480 or visit www.birdland.co.uk for more information.