This May, it’s all about the birds! At The Living Rainforest, families are invited to attend “Beak Week”—a fun-filled celebration of all things avian. Birds come in an astonishing variety of shapes, sizes, and colours, and this month, we’re exploring what makes them so wonderfully unique. From their brilliantly adapted beaks to their impressive feet, birds are one of nature’s most fascinating creatures, able to thrive in nearly every corner of the planet.
Children can take part in the fun and educational “Beak to Feet” activity pack and trail, designed to spark curiosity and adventure. Along the way, meet some of the Living Rainforest’s favourite residents — like Luigi the Curassow and Edwin the Toucan—as they greet you in the rainforest glasshouses.
Confident and Mischievous
Luigi is one of the more confident characters at The Living Rainforest. Acting like our very own feathered doorman, he’s often the first to greet visitors as they enter the Amazonica glasshouse. This mischievous bird is always up to something—whether it’s playing with the keepers’ belongings or poking around equipment around the glasshouse. He has a particular fondness for sneaking tortoise food, but he rarely acts alone. His partner in crime? Kevin the Fischer’s Turaco. Together, this troublesome duo stirs up chaos throughout the rainforest. We’re starting to think “Bonnie and Clyde” might be a more fitting name for them!
