Lorikeet Landing Exhibit at the San Diego Wild Animal Park

Lorikeet Landing Exhibit at the San Diego Wild Animal Park

When you walk through Lorikeet Landing you are transported to the rain forests of Australia and New Guinea, the natural habitat of the green-naped lorikeet Trichoglossus haematodus haematodus.

These beautiful, colorful birds are also known as brush-tongued parrots because their tongues are specially adapted to extract nectar and pollen from flowers.

Mom and son feed lorikeets at Lorikeet LandingBut in Lorikeet Landing, the birds don't have to put in as much effort because you lend a hand—literally—in feeding the lorikeets!

As you extend a small cup of special nectar *, the hungry lorikeets will land on your arms and hands to get to their feed. The birds have been specially trained to overcome their natural fear of humans, and they aren't shy when it comes to feeding—several birds at one time may even sit on your arm, or even your head and shoulders. Talk about an interactive experience!

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Pets & Animals

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• San Diego
• California
• Lorikeet
• Birds
• Tropical Birds