Park Hours

COVID-19 UPDATE: Sylvan Heights Bird Park will reopen most of our outdoor trails to all visitors beginning May 23rd, 2020.

CURRENT HOURS: Open Tuesday - Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  We are closed on Mondays, except Memorial Day.

BEFORE YOU VISIT, please read the information about safety guidelines and what to expect:

 

COVID-19 UPDATE

 

Sylvan Heights Bird Park is open Tuesday-Sunday year round.  We are closed on Mondays, except some holidays (see below).

 

APRIL-OCTOBER (summer hours)

Tuesday - Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m** See current hours above.  Closed Mondays.

 

NOVEMBER-MARCH (winter hours)

Tuesday - Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Closed Mondays.

 

The Landing Zone aviary is open throughout the year from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

Holidays:

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Open Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Easter Monday

 

 

Admission Fees

Adults ages 13 to 61: $12

Seniors 62+: $11

Children ages 3 to 12: $9

Children 2 and under: Free

(NC state sales tax will be applied to admission price upon purchase)

 

Purchase Tickets

 

Guided tours and golf cart tours are available by reservation for an additional fee. 

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VIEW GROUP RATES

(parties of 30 or more)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the park open?
Sylvan Heights Bird Park is open Tuesday – Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the spring and summer, and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the fall and winter. The park is closed on Mondays, except for Easter Monday, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. The park is also closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
How much is admission?
For current admission fees, please visit http://shwpark.com/plan-a-visit/hours-tickets/park-hours-tickets.html
Do I need to make a reservation before I visit?
Unless you are bringing a large group, a school group, or would like a guided tour, you do not need a reservation. Simply check in at the Visitor Center to pay admission, pick up your park map, and enjoy the birds!
How long does it take to see the entire park?
We recommend allowing at least two hours for your visit, but some people prefer to stay half a day or more!  If you plan to visit in the afternoon, we recommend arriving no later than 3:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. during winter hours) to ensure you have time to see all of the park and experience The Landing Zone, which closes at 4:00.