What are the opening hours?

Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 9am - 5pm

Tracy Aviary

In partnership with community, inspiring action to conserve birds and habitats.
(2641)

Tracy Aviary & Botanical Garden, located in the heart of Salt Lake City’s Liberty Park, is the oldest aviary in the country. This beautiful oasis is home to over 400 birds from around the world, many that are endangered or extinct in the wild. The Aviary features daily feedings and keeper demonstrations, educational programming, interactive bird shows, and much more, all in a tranquil wooded setti

ng. Open to the public year-round; the Aviary also offers unique rental spaces for special events, weddings, birthday parties, and proposals. The Aviary boasts more than a dozen educational exhibits featuring over 135 different species from all over the world. Guests can also enjoy the on-site Bird Feeder Café, which offers freshly prepared food and beverage, and find unique gifts and souvenirs in the gift shop.

12/31/2025

Trumpeter Swans are a long-lived, social, large, strong, and beautiful species of waterfowl. If they were to make a New Year's resolution, we think it would be to continue to be awesome!

12/29/2025

Join us for the final week of Lightwalk! We have extended our splendid light displays until Sunday, January 4th. ❄️

Enjoy a dazzling stroll through our grounds as we enter the new year AND get discounted admission to Tracy Aviary! With your purchase of a Lightwalk ticket, you can get $3 off general admission through the end of February.

Tickets available on our website today!✨

12/27/2025

According to the bird banding community in the United States, every bird's birthday is January 1st! 🥳

Let's party for the birds! Join us in celebrating them on this special day at the Nature Center at Pia Okwai. Get to know more about bird banding and wish all the birds a very Happy Bird-day. 🎂

12/26/2025

When this feeder station debuted in 2015, mixed flocks of Rosy-Finches began to visit during the winter. ❄️These birds arrive as the snow begins to fall in November, and stay until late May or early June. Some years we have flocks of hundreds on the feeders, other years just a few dozen!

All 3️⃣ species of Rosy-Finches can be seen at Alta during the wintertime: Gray-crowned, Black and Brown-capped!

🏔️Gray-crowned
This is the most abundant species, which makes up over 90% of the winter flocks! When viewing the livestream, be sure to keep an eye out for the "Coastal" subspecies, also known as the "Hepburn" subspecies. They have an all gray head and are a bit larger and pinker, making up about 30% of the flock. The "Interior" subspecies has gray limited to above the eye. Both subspecies have a deep chestnut brown on the body.

🏔️Black
Less common in winter and make up less than 10% of the flocks. Typically, these birds are a dark sooty brown to black overall, contrasting with deep pink flecks and a gray cap. This species becomes more common in March and by May most of the flock will be Black Rosy-Finches. They are the only Rosy-Finch that nest at Alta on north-facing alpine cliffs, but they stop visiting our feeders when the snow melts.

🏔️Brown-capped
These are rare and only 1 or 2 are reported per year at Alta, but a few have been captured and banded by Utah State DWR Biologists here. They are a frosty brown overall, lacking the gray crown of other Rosy-Finch species.

This feeder is operated in collaboration with Friends of Alta , The Finchmasters - Finch Research Network, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources . To witness the Rosy-Finch action in real time, head over to Friends of Alta's Youtube channel for the livestream! 📺

12/25/2025

Our Liberty Park campus is closed for Christmas Day today! Our feathered friends are also in anticipation this morning. Did they find gifts under the tree, or did they have coal in their stockings? Swipe to find out! 🎄

We would like to wish everyone a safe and lovely holiday with friends and loved ones. Happy Holidays! 🎁

12/24/2025

Santa's making a list and checking it twice...🎅

Click to see how different members of our flock fared on Santa's list this year - were they naughty or nice? 👀

12/23/2025

Still looking for a top tier gift for the bird lover in your life? Give them the gift of membership to Tracy Aviary!
There are exciting perks that come with being a part of the flock.

🪶Free, unlimited admission for a whole year
🪶 Exclusive members-only events
🪶Discounts at the Nature Store, Bird Feeder Café and more
🪶 Reciprocity with local partners
🪶Reciprocity with Association of Zoos and Aquariums and American Horticultural Society organizations

For more details on all included benefits, visit our website and click on the Memberships tab!

12/22/2025

If you’re in need of a gift this holiday season, look no further than our Artist in Residence’s prints! Match the perfect print to your loved one with this guide. 🎁

You can discover more of Jeanette’s work right here in the Nature Store and on her website, link in bio! 🎨

12/21/2025

The teens did a hot chocolate fundraiser at Tracy Aviary during our holiday gather! THANK YOU ALL for being so patient with us, we’re still learning how to work and connect under pressure! They did well!!! Initially we were only going for one hour, we fundraised for HOURS!! And sold out of everything! Huge thank you to Cam and Gabe!

12/20/2025

Check out some of our most popular treats from our special Lightwalk menu at the Bird Feeder Café! I took on the difficult task of sampling some of these yummy holiday treats. My top pick? The Pretzel Bites by !

🥨 Bird Feeder Menu 🍪
✨ Pretzel Bites - salted and cinnamon sugar
✨Hot Chocolate
✨Apple Cider
✨Chocolate Chip Cookie
✨Powdered Donut
✨Brownie

All these treats are available for a limited time only during Lightwalk! Stop by and enjoy our beautiful light displays with a sweet treat in hand. 😋

12/19/2025

We greatly appreciate the support from the community in helping us care for the birds here at Tracy Aviary. If you are looking for an opportunity to give back this holiday season, consider purchasing something from our Amazon Wish List! Our Holiday Giving Tree items are listed there, from enrichment items to daily care needs for our flock. 💚

Click the link in our bio and scroll to Ways to Support for the list. Thank you and Happy Holidays! 🎄

Address

589 E 1300 S
Salt Lake City, UT
84105

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.tracyaviary.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Tracy Aviary posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Tracy Aviary:

Shortcuts

Want your business to be the top-listed Pet Store/pet Service in Salt Lake City?