There are 15 varieties of exotic birds, seven varieties of exotic rodents, ball pythons, ferrets, iguanas, bearded dragon and hedgehog at the aviary located at the walkable distance from Thanjavur Bigtemple. A flock of sun conures, a medium-sized yellow bird from South America, make screechy, repeated sounds as it takes off. Rainbow lorikeets, the sweet-natured parrots with a multi-colour plumage from Australia feast on sliced papaya, guava and water melon served on plates by visitors.