The old Aviary in Thornes Park was rebuilt in 2010 as a joint project between Friends of CHaT Parks and Wakefield Council with the help from Howarth Timber of Doncaster Road and B & Q of Cathedral Retail Park. This new aviary shows birds from around the world in their many sizes, shapes and colours. This facility is maintained and supported by Wakefield Council and our Friends Group; it is free of charge and open during normal park opening hours. All the birds in the aviary have been donated, including donations from Mount School.