Fodor's Expert Review Metricup Bird Park

You'll soon be wearing a coat of many colors as friendly rainbow lorikeets attach themselves to your head, neck, arms, and hands in the open aviary. Wander around the leafy farmland setting, alive with squawking, and interact with a colorful mix of Australian native parrots including Rex a rare Baudin Cockatoo. Large walk-through avaries contain about 64 varieties of birds—a rare opportunity to view them up close. Not for the bird phobic, but highly entertaining for bird-lovers and kids. Pay attention to any signs that warn: "I bite." Gift shop, tea, coffee, and barbecue facilities available.