Tracy Aviary

Tracy Aviary In partnership with community, inspiring action to conserve birds and habitats.
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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.

Red Shovelers, like these males, are in the genus Spatula which is fitting for their spoon-shaped beaks! The second part...
06/24/2026

Red Shovelers, like these males, are in the genus Spatula which is fitting for their spoon-shaped beaks! The second part of their scientific name, the species, is platalea which means spoonbill. While not everyone in the Spatula genus is a shoveler, all of the shovelers are in the Spatula genus.

06/23/2026

With the return of summer comes nesting season for our Chilean Flamingo flock! On your next visit, keep an eye out for their nest progress. 🪹

Have you had a chance to visit Alison, our Artist in Residence, on grounds yet? Check in with our front desk for her loc...
06/22/2026

Have you had a chance to visit Alison, our Artist in Residence, on grounds yet? Check in with our front desk for her location on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am-3pm. Stop by to chat and make some art with her! 🎨

Polygynous dynamics are common in bird species, especially those that engage in lekking!A lek is a gathering of male bir...
06/18/2026

Polygynous dynamics are common in bird species, especially those that engage in lekking!

A lek is a gathering of male birds to engage in competitive displays and courtship rituals. In Raggiana Bird-of-Paradise, males will display on display perches, and will pair with multiple females. You can see these vibrant birds and hear their distinct calls in Treasures of the Rainforest!

Our flamingo flock is quite the queer-friendly space! A variety of bird species display polygyny, and our Chilean Flamin...
06/17/2026

Our flamingo flock is quite the queer-friendly space! A variety of bird species display polygyny, and our Chilean Flamingo flock is one of many. 🦩

The dynamics in our flock change every year, and pairs and trios of this species will mate for a season and remain committed to each other during that time. We previously have had a female/female/male trio in our flock! Last year, they shared nesting duties and diligently prepared their nests.

Nesting season has begun here at Tracy Aviary, so keep an eye out for nest building and their relationships this year!

Another pair at Tracy Aviary that is a same-s*x pairing are our Black-crowned Night Herons! Our male pair this past spri...
06/16/2026

Another pair at Tracy Aviary that is a same-s*x pairing are our Black-crowned Night Herons! Our male pair this past spring worked hard at building a nest together. You can spot these birds in our Kennecott Wetlands Experience habitat!

There are many birds that have same-s*x partnerships in the wild. We have a few here at Tracy Aviary that we will be sha...
06/15/2026

There are many birds that have same-s*x partnerships in the wild. We have a few here at Tracy Aviary that we will be sharing this week!

Not many folks know that our Barn Owl pair is a same-s*x pairing! Barn Owls are s*xually dimorphic, meaning that there are differences in size, shape, color, or even behavior by s*x. Female Barn Owls can be identified by darker plumage and spots on their chest, while males have no spots and are whiter.

These two females can be seen by each other's side, snuggled up in Owl Forest.

Join us on July 17 for Birdlesque! This is a fun-filled night with food, drinks, and a bird-themed cabaret show. This 21...
06/13/2026

Join us on July 17 for Birdlesque! This is a fun-filled night with food, drinks, and a bird-themed cabaret show. This 21+ fan-favorite will be outside in the stunning Chase Mill Amphitheater. This is show runner Madazon’s final number, so come out and support! 🌟

P.S. Dressing up as your favorite bird is highly encouraged and celebrated! Tickets available NOW! 🎟️ https://loom.ly/RYmQXJM

Our Breakfast with the Birds Early Bird pricing will be flying off soon! Monday, June 15 will be the final day before ti...
06/12/2026

Our Breakfast with the Birds Early Bird pricing will be flying off soon! Monday, June 15 will be the final day before ticket prices change to our Regular pricing. Get your tickets today: https://loom.ly/ocZvMXM ✨

06/11/2026

We had a great time on May 30th with Utah Film Center and Audubon Rockies. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and watch this eye-opening short film. 💚

Did you miss out on the screening of Shoreline Sentinels of Great Salt Lake? Don’t worry! Keep an eye out for other opportunities across the valley to watch this short film. Check out Utah Film Center’s summer lineup of screenings as well!

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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

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