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Tuesday 9am - 4pm Wednesday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday 9am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 4pm

Sylvan Heights Bird Park

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Sylvan Heights Bird Park is home to more than 2,000 birds from around the world.
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We seek to advance conservation of waterfowl and wetlands, and act as a local and international educational resource for avian biology and wetlands ecology.

10/30/2026

Meet the duck that's always dressed for Halloween! The Harlequin Duck's name refers to their brightly patterned plumage, which resembles the theatrical costume of a clown or harlequin character. Even their scientific name, Histrionicus histrionicus, comes from the Latin word meaning 'actor' or 'performer'. Harlequin Ducks are most at home in whitewater rivers and rough, rocky coastlines of the northern U.S. and Canada. They are one of very few duck species worldwide capable of breeding and raising their young in rapid mountain streams. Harlequin Ducks are strong swimmers, and feed by diving for aquatic prey.

10/29/2026

🦉 Whoooo's coming to Trick-or-Tweet on Halloween? We'd like to thank our sponsor, McDowell's Pharmacy, for helping us make this event free for our community. If you would also like to help our community, please consider supporting our annual food drive by bringing 2 non-perishable food items with you!

10/20/2026

Trick-or-treat with the birds this Halloween!

Our family-friendly Halloween event returns on October 31st. Costumed characters will be stationed throughout the park handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. Enjoy Halloween-themed science activity stations, and meet birds and other animals up close. Learn more at https://www.shwpark.com/event/trick-or-tweet/

10/17/2026

It's official: Penguin Point is open! Thank you to those who braved the rainy weather this morning to join us at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, to the 200 members who attended yesterday's Penguin Preview Day, and to all who sponsored or supported this project. Congratulations to the Sylvan Heights Bird Park penguin team, and the crew from Shore Outdoor Living, for creating a spectacular home for the penguins and a very special experience for park guests.

10/15/2026

We extend our sincerest thanks to everyone who supported Sylvan Heights Bird Park’s 20th Anniversary Celebration last Saturday. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, sponsors, bidders, and guests, we exceeded our matching monetary donation goal of $10,000, and raised a record-breaking event total of nearly $79,000!

Your contributions help to ensure that our mission of avian conservation and science education can continue for many more years, and we are grateful for your support.

10/15/2026

Penguin Point Grand Opening: Planning to see the penguins this weekend? We can't wait for you to meet them! Here's the schedule of events on Friday and Saturday:

🐧 Friday, October 16th | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Penguin Preview Day for Sylvan Heights members

🐧 Saturday, October 17th | 10:00 am | Penguin Point Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

10/13/2026

Sylvan Heights members: Friday, October 16th is your day! Bring your membership card to the park anytime between 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm to get a members-only sneak peek of Penguin Point, before it opens to the public on Saturday. Not a member yet? Sign up today and bring your receipt with you on Friday afternoon for admission to Penguin Point! https://www.shwpark.com/support/membership/

10/11/2026

You did it! Thanks to the generosity of our event guests and online donors, we met our matching donation goal during our 20th Anniversary celebration last night. We’re excited to share this preview of Penguin Point, opening on Saturday, October 17th at Sylvan Heights Bird Park!

10/07/2026

We have raised $3,380 towards our $10,000 matching goal! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. If you haven't yet supported our 20th Anniversary fundraiser, please consider donating to help us meet our goal at givebutter.com/sylvan20. We can't wait to share the full sneak peek video of Penguin Point with you!

10/05/2026

Do you want to help us turn $10,000 into $20,000, AND see the very first videos of our African penguins enjoying their new home in Penguin Point? A generous anonymous donor has offered a $10,000 matching donation to help us reach our fundraising goal during our 20th Anniversary Celebration. All donations made at givebutter.com/sylvan20 through October 10th will now be doubled, up to a total of $10,000. If we reach this matching goal, we'll share the very first videos of our newest residents in Penguin Point with you on social media! Please consider donating today at givebutter.com/sylvan20.

Address

500 Sylvan Heights Park Way
Scotland Neck, NC
27874

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+12528263186

Website

http://www.shwpark.com/

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