Together with the Australian outback enclosure the Lori Landing represent the Australian section at Bird Park Avifauna. In this building they have on display according to the Zoo’s website: rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus), blue-faced honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis) and masked lapwing (Vanellus miles). An impression of the inside of the building is shown in the video. For entertainments sake there’s the inevitable close encounter of feeding the lorikeets nectar out of a cup that visitors hold in their hand - not my cup of tea. In my opinion these kind of close encounters or even touching the animals is a no-go. Firstly, animals should be kept as wild as possible with the intention to reintroduce them in the wild. My favourite reason for Zoos to contribute to nature conservation, but mildly naive, I know. Secondly, Zoo’s are obliged to keep their animals healthy but some zoonotic diseases can be transmitted anyway, because the animals do not become ill and look (and are) healthy, and carry a zoonotic micro-organism that may be missed by the regular health checks. Thirdly and more importantly, I am opposed these close encounters, because the animals may bite due to erratic behaviour of the visitor. So they must be supervised by a zookeeper at all times. On the upside, however, such close encounters - the physical touch - can create a better memory and experience for those interacting with the animals. Therefore, it would be a great enhancement if this would contribute to people's awareness about the current threats to biodiversity and ecosystems as well. Then this kind of information should be provided at these places of close encounters.