Colourful parrots that perch on your shoulder and tame squirrels. Approx. 35 km, open all year — perfect for a rainy day.
Papugarnia Mazury (Parrot House) — when a parrot lands on your shoulder
Papugarnia Mazury is a pavilion that is home to nearly 80 parrots of 25 species, which fly freely and perch on visitors' shoulders. It lies in Wilkasy, 5 km from Giżycko, about 35 km from Ostoja Dwa Jeziora. Next door you will find a squirrel house and a mini zoo. Open all year round, indoors — great for a rainy day with children.
In Wilkasy near Giżycko, approx. 35 km from Ostoja, there is a place where you do not look at birds through bars. Dozens of parrots of various species — macaws, cockatoos, amazons — fly freely around the pavilion and curiously approach visitors. The moment a colourful bird lands on a child's shoulder stays in the memory for a long time.
Next door there is a squirrel house where tame squirrels live, and a small zoo of domestic animals. Everything is looked after by staff who are happy to talk about the habits of their charges.
It is one of the best options for a cloudy day — open all year round, and a visit takes about an hour.
Why it's worth a visit
- You do not watch the birds through bars — nearly 80 parrots of 25 species fly freely around the pavilion.
- Blue-and-yellow macaws, galahs, blue-fronted amazons — colours you will not see anywhere else in Masuria.
- The moment a parrot lands on a child's shoulder stays in the memory for a long time.
- A bonus next door: a squirrel house of tame Hudson squirrels and a mini zoo.
- Everything is indoors and open all year — a reliable plan when the weather lets you down.
- A short visit that is easy to add to a day in Giżycko.
At a glance
- free-flying parrots
- birds that perch on your shoulder
- squirrel house
- mini zoo
- all year round, indoors.
Practical information
- approx. 35 km
- all year round
- before entering, take off jewellery and shiny accessories (the parrots love them)
- feed only with food provided by the staff.
From Ostoja
Combine it with Giżycko — Boyen Fortress or the ice rink.
Frequently asked questions
Is it open in winter?
Yes, all year round.
Are the parrots safe for children?
Yes, as long as you follow the staff's rules; it is worth warning little ones that a bird may land on their head.
How long does a visit take?
About an hour.
How far is the Parrot House from Ostoja Dwa Jeziora?
About 35 km. The Parrot House is in Wilkasy, approx. 5 km from Giżycko.
What should you do before entering?
Take off jewellery and shiny accessories — parrots love them and can snatch them. Feed only with food provided by the staff and do not try to catch the birds.
Is it a good attraction for a rainy day?
Very good — the whole visit takes place inside the pavilion.
What can you combine with the Parrot House in one day?
Giżycko: Boyen Fortress, and in winter the ice rink.
Where to stay near Giżycko?
Ostoja Dwa Jeziora in Kal near Węgorzewo is approx. 26 km from Giżycko — quieter than in town, while Giżycko and Wilkasy are just a short drive away.
See also: Boyen Fortress · Memuak · Mazurolandia · All attractions
