Birds
The Gardens are also home to a small collection of exotic birds from around the world including the White-cheeked Turaco, Himalayan Monals, Azure-winged Magpies and Quaker Parakeets. Most birds are located in the white-domed lawn aviary building that provides a focal point on the main lawn. There is also a wetlands enclosure that contains ornamental waterfowl including different species of ducks. Some of the birds have been at the Gardens a very long time including a Sulphur-crested Cockatoo called Jenny that has entertaining visitors with her chatter for over 30 years. There is always at least one Peacock roaming wild in the grounds.
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