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Get special access to Tracy Aviary and our flock of feathered (and shelled) friends by booking one of our add-on experiences. All experiences require a General Admission ticket in addition to the experience fee.

Flamingo Encounter
$25 per person (10% off for Members)

Go behind the scenes with our Chilean flamingos and their South American feathered friends! Tour our Flamingo holding building with our bird care team to learn how Tracy Aviary cares for flamingos in all seasons. After the tour, participants will join our flamboyance (flock of flamingos) in our Flamingo pond exhibit to get a closer view of the birds and learn more about their natural history while tossing food to the flamingos and waterfowl. This experience is unavailable when temperatures are 24° F or below.

Availability
- 30-minute experience
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 2:30 p.m.
- Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
- Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.
- Must book at least one week in advance
Participation Requirements
- Up to 5 participants per experience
- Must be at least 5 years of age to participate
- Children 5-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Flamingo Encounter Request Form

First and Last Name(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Preferred Date(Required)

Available Daily. To allow processing time, please submit your booking request at least a week in advance of your preferred date.
Preferred Time(Required)
Name and Ages of Participants(Required)
Please Note: Children (ages 5-12) must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children must be at least 5 years of age to participate. This experience accommodates a maximum of 5 participants.
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Raptor Rounds
$25 per person (10% off for Members)

Learn about the fascinating world of raptors during this personalized tour with our bird care team. Watch turkey vultures open enrichment items, visit with a parliament of owls, and toss some treats to the eagles. *Availability of raptors is subject to change.

Availability
- 30-minute experience
- Daily, except Monday and Thursday, at 2:30 p.m.
- Must book at least one week in advance
Participation Requirements
- Up to 3 participants per experience
- Must be at least 5 years of age to participate
- Children 5-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Raptor Rounds Request Form

First and Last Name(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Preferred Date(Required)

Available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. To allow processing time, please submit your booking request at least a week in advance of your preferred date.
Preferred Time(Required)
Name and Ages of Participants(Required)
Please Note: Children (ages 5-12) must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children must be at least 5 years of age to participate. This experience accommodates a maximum of 5 participants.
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Behind-the-Scenes Tour
$20 per person (10% off for Members)

Join a member of our aviculture team on a behind-the-scenes tour of Tracy Aviary to see how we care for over 400 birds each day. The tour gives guests the opportunity to see areas that are not normally open to the public, including our Avian Health Center and holding building. Experiences can be personalized to the interests of participants.

Availability
- 30-minute experience
- Daily at 10 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.
- Must book at least one week in advance
Participation Requirements
- Up to 15 participants per experience
- Must be at least 5 years of age to participate
- Children 5-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Behind-the-Scenes Tour Request Form

First and Last Name(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Preferred Date(Required)

Available Daily. To allow processing time, please submit your booking request at least a week in advance of your preferred date.
Preferred Time(Required)
Name and Ages of Participants(Required)
Children (ages 5-12) must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children must be at least 5 years of age to participate. This experience accommodates a maximum of 15 participants.
Is there anything else you would like us to know?

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Keeper Job Shadow
$40 per person (10% off for Members)

Are you interested in a career in animal care and conversation? Learn what it takes to be a keeper with a one-on-one tour with a member of our bird care team. This tour includes a Q & A with a skilled aviculturist and the opportunity to see many behind-the-scenes areas used in the care of Tracy Aviary’s more than 400 birds.

Availability
- 1-hour experience
- Daily at 9:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.
- Must book at least one week in advance
Participation Requirements
- One participant per experience
- Must be at least 12 years of age to participate
Keeper Job Shadow Request Form

First and Last Name(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Preferred Date(Required)

Available Daily. To allow processing time, please book at least one week in advance of your preferred date.
Preferred Time(Required)
Name and Ages of Participants(Required)
Children must be at least 12 years of age to participate. This experience accommodates a maximum of 1 participant.
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Meet the Tortoises
$25 per person (10% off for Members)

Get to know our trio of Radiated Tortoises – Stanley Dandelion, Bernard Mustard, and Quentin Romaine while you prepare and serve them their favorite food – salad!

Availability
- 30-minute experience
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 2 p.m.
- Must book at least one week in advance
Participation Requirements
- Up to two participants per experience
- Closed toe shoes required
- Must be at least 5 years of age to participate
- Children 5-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Meet the Tortoises

First and Last Name(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Preferred Date(Required)

Available Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays. To allow processing time, please submit your booking request at least a week in advance of your preferred date.
Preferred Time(Required)
Name and Ages of Participants(Required)
Children (ages 5-12) must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children must be at least 5 years of age to participate. This experience accommodates a maximum of 15 participants.
Is there anything else you would like us to know?

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Painting Hornbills
$25 per session – includes 8×10” painted canvas (10% off for Members)

Take home a custom work of art painted just for you by our southern ground hornbills. During this experience, participants can watch the artists at work while a member of our aviculture team gives a special talk sharing interesting information about the hornbills.

Availability
- Daily at 10:45 aa.m.
- Must book IN PERSON at Tracy Aviary’s Visitor Center the day of your experience before 10:20 a.m.
Participation Requirements
- Up to 5 participants per session
- Children 5-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Lorikeet Adventures
$3 for Members, $4 for non-members

Get up close and personal with our rainbow-hued flock of lorikeets and get the chance to feed these colorful birds right out of your hand.

Availability
- Daily at 10 a.m., 10:10 a.m., 10:20 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 1:40 p.m., 1:50 p.m., 2 p.m.
- Must book IN PERSON at Tracy Aviary’s Visitor Center on the day of your experience
- Available on a first-come-first-served basis
- Weather dependent
Participation Requirements
- No age restriction
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult

Add-On Experiences

Flamingo Encounter Request Form

Raptor Rounds Request Form

Behind-the-Scenes Tour Request Form

Keeper Job Shadow Request Form

Meet the Tortoises

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