Imersão das Aves, the new enclosure at Dreams Eco Park in Foz do Iguaçu, received more than 500 visits from Brazilians and residents of neighboring countries on the first weekend after opening.
Macarena Altamirano came with her family from Rosario, Argentina, to visit Foz do Iguaçu. Among the tours chosen by the family, the new enclosure is among their favorites.
"The children loved it. It's the first time they've had such close contact with birds. It's certainly an experience they'll carry with them for life," said Macarena, alongside her husband Brian and their children Zoe and Alejo.
Sérgio Zapp, from Rio de Janeiro, returned to Foz after more than 40 years. "I was impressed by how much this city has grown and how many options there are for the whole family," he said. And, according to Zapp, he had never visited a place like Dreams Eco Park. "The flight of the birds of prey and the close contact with the birds was incredible," he said. He added. "I'm going back with my grandchildren. Children need to see this place".
Businesswoman Beatriz Oliveira came from Curitiba with her children and husband. She said that one of the birds on the "Bird Immersion" tour stayed on her husband's back the whole time. "We heard here that many animals recognize human beings as family members, I think it thought my husband was its father," she said.
According to Eco Park veterinarian Stacy Wu, most of the animals in the enclosure have been "Imprinted". In other words, these birds were improperly raised by humans and therefore recognize their protector in humans. "The birds that are part of the Bird Immersion are victims of mistreatment or wildlife trafficking and are unable to return to the wild," she explained.
The space
The "Bird Immersion" is 700 square meters, 6 meters high and can hold 200 birds of various species. In this first phase it will house around 50 birds, from baby birds to macaws. Among them are parrots, an oriole, a peppered beak, a canary, an azure-winged warbler, a curio, a collared bunting, peacocks and geese. A couple of tortoises also live there.
The Park
Dreams Eco Park is an ecological park and a place to raise awareness and care for birds. It also houses a mini farm and offers horseback riding.
It is open daily from 9am to 12.30pm and from 2.30pm to 6pm. To learn about the techniques used to condition birds of prey and watch them fly, you can choose between two times: 10.30am and 4pm.
The Criollo Horse presentation also takes place at two times: 10am and 3.30pm.
Dreams Eco Park is located next to the Dreams Park Show in Foz do Iguaçu, where there is the Wax Museum, Wonders of the World, Dinosaur Valley, Ice Bar and the Dreams Motor Show.
More information at: www.dreamsecopark.com.br
