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Edward Youde Aviary
The Edward Youde Aviary is a remarkable engineering feat located within Hong Kong Park, opened in 1992 to honor the late 26th Governor. Covering an area of approximately 3,000 square meters, it features a massive stainless steel mesh structure supported by large arches, creating a vast interior volume without internal columns. This design allows the birds to fly freely in a simulated tropical rainforest environment. Visitors traverse the facility on an elevated boardwalk that meanders through the tree canopy, providing a unique perspective on the inhabitants from ground level to the treetops. Home to over 600 birds representing roughly 80 species indigenous to Southeast Asia, the aviary includes lush vegetation, waterfalls, and shallow ponds. It serves as both a major tourist attraction and an important site for avian conservation and education within the dense urban landscape.
- Location: Hong Kong SAR China
- Top sights: Hong Kong Park · Olympic Square · Fighting SARS Memorial
- Nearby: Repulse Bay (4 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Mar, Nov, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 16 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 |
| Rain mm | 35 | 29 | 69 | 109 | 231 | 288 | 197 | 234 | 173 | 56 | 29 | 21 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- Height: 30 m (98 ft)
- Area: 3,000 m² (32,000 sq ft)
- Opened: 1992
- Birds: over 300 specimens
- Species: 80
- Construction cost: HK$20 million
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Sights in the town Edward Youde Aviary (10)
Vantage Point
Viewpoint in Hong Kong Park, offering views of the surroundings.
The K.S. Lo Gallery🏛 museum
Museum in Hong Kong Park, featuring art and cultural exhibitions.
Edward Youde Aviary
Large aviary inside Hong Kong Park, housing many bird species.
Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware🏛 museum
Museum in Hong Kong, displaying tea ware and tea culture.
Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre🏛 museum
Art gallery in Hong Kong, China, with rotating exhibitions.
Cheung Kong Park🌳 park
Park in Central, Hong Kong, providing green space in the city centre.
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