QBE Free Flight Bird Show

Check out our soaring stars of the sky!

Many interesting and unusual birds feature in our amazing bird show. Among a few of our favourites are ...


Angus

Angus, a rare Rufous Owl, gives one lucky member of the audience a very close-up experience when he lands right on their glove.


Jack

Jack, a Wedge-tailed Eagle, with the largest wingspan of any Australian bird of prey, will take your breath away as he shows off his majesty and power.


Jacob

Jacob, a Long-Billed Corella parrot, was given to the Zoo after being given up on by his owners as a naughty bird with a lot of problems. He now does a fantastic job helping his human friends entertain the crowds while they explain what you need to be aware of if you think a parrot is the right pet for you.


Boo

Boo, a Barking Owl and very powerful hunter, always has everyone ducking for cover.

Minkar

Minkar, a White Bellied Sea Eagle, is one of our regular stars of the show and one of its major highlights. White-bellied Sea Eagles are Australia's second largest Bird of Prey and Minkar's flight over the audience down to the stage is an amazing sight to see.

Stellar

Stellar, a Black Kite, flies effortlessly around the amphitheatre showing off her aerial acrobatics.


Billy

Billy, a Brolga, is one of Australia's largest flying birds. Every now and then he decides to have a dance on stage - a beautiful sight to see.

 

Slammer

Slammer, a Black Breasted Buzzard, demonstrates the fine art of emu egg opening.

Pictures courtesy of James Alcock, Gary Ramage and Danielle Abramowicz