El Jardí dels Ocells - bird park near Barcelona. El Jardi dels Ocellls - The Bird Gardens is a delightful bird park 63km from Barcelona and close to Vilafranca del Penedès. The travel time is about 50 minutes by car but the park is also accessible b public transport. The El Jardí dels Ocells bird park is especially of interest to nature lovers, bird enthusiasts nd children. El Jardí dels Ocells is a family run business that aims to provide an enjoyable mix of entertainment and education for families and school classes. Their main exhibit is finches from all over the world, along with some parakeets, all housed in generous, landscaped flights.

El Jardí dels Ocells offers a guided tour of the birds with explanations about the birds and why some of them are in danger of extinction. The bird park also has other small animals such as rabbits, tortoise and squirrels which the younger children always enjoy seeing and feeding. Two (soon to be three) nature trails (the Woodland Walk and the Snake Path) provide the opportunity for young and old to exercise their observation skills and find the hidden animal figures dotted along the paths. Donkey rides are also a popular activity. Open daily in the summer and at weekends during winter. Tours in Spanish or English. Contact them to organise group visits for schools or for English language students. The park is located between Sant Miquel d'Olèrdola and Moja close to Vilafranca del Penedès: Visit their website for more information about opening times and special events.