Daily Programs & Activities

There’s always more to explore at Tracy Aviary. Check out the daily schedule posted at the Visitors Center for up-to-date programming information. All daily programs are included with the price of admission unless otherwise noted. Programs may be modified or canceled due to weather.

In response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) the following exhibits are temporarily closed for the protection of the birds in our care.
Backyard Birds
Kennecott Wetlands Experience
Some birds are under netting while other species have specific feeding approaches to prevent interaction with wild birds.
If you would like to learn more about keeping your own flock safe please visit the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Bird Talks

Year Round

Daily at 2:15 p.m.
Meet a member of our Bird Care Team to learn more about the world of birds and their habitats.

Location
Monday: Dabbling Duck Pond
Tuesday: Expedition Kea (See more information below)
Wednesday: King Vultures
Thursday: Flamingos
Friday: Southern Ground Hornbills
Saturday: Treasures of the Rainforest
Sunday: Backyard Birds

Interactive Kea Keeper Talk- Tuesdays at 2:15 p.m.

Our kea love investigating new items in their habitat; playing, shredding, and/or looking for food within it. You could be one of a few lucky guests randomly selected to go inside of their habitat with a keeper. There you will make and place enrichment items for them to play with! During this time you will also learn all about kea’s natural history and why they are nicknamed the “Clowns of the Mountains” as well as get to know the unique characters of each of our individuals.
Bird Shows
Experience the thrill of birds flying overhead, experience the talents of our feathered friends, and learn more about Tracy Aviary’s flock of Ambassador Birds.
- Available 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays – Sundays (no show on Monday)
- Located in the Indoor Bird Show Theater
- Bird shows are free and included in the price of general admission
- Entry is not permitted after the show begins
- Capacity is limited, so please plan on arriving 10-15 minutes prior to ensure seating
- No age restrictions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult and must be able to remain seated for the duration of the show
- Bird show times, locations, and capacity are subject to change
Tiny but Mighty Indoor Bird Show!
Our pint-sized ambassadors will show you even if you are small in size, you can be big in attitude and make a difference!
- Available 1:30 p.m. Saturdays only
- Located in the Indoor Bird Show Theater
- Bird shows are free and included in the price of general admission
- Entry is not permitted after the show begins
- Capacity is limited, so please plan on arriving 10-15 minutes prior to ensure seating
- No age restrictions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult and must be able to remain seated for the duration of the show
- Bird show times, locations, and capacity are subject to change
Plants of the Rainforest Tour

Mondays and Thursdays at 12:45 p.m.
Meet a member of our Horticulture Team to learn more about exotic rainforest plants!

Please meet at the entrance to Treasures of the Rainforest at 12:45 p.m.
The tour lasts approximately 15 minutes and concludes with a rainstorm!

If you visit Friday-Wednesday you can still catch the rainstorm everyday at 1 p.m. in our Treasures of the Rainforest Exhibit.
Roaming Encounters

Daily at various times
While you explore Tracy Aviary, you may encounter one (or more!) of our Ambassador Birds, including our roseate spoonbills, American crow, turkey vultures, kea, ravens and green-winged macaw.
Pelican Feeding
$3 for Members, $4 for non-members

Get up close and personal with our American White Pelicans and Dalmatian Pelicans while you toss fish into their mouths!

Availability
- Everyday at 10 a.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
Lorikeet Adventure
$4 for Members, $5 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
- Tickets available everyday:
  - 10, 10:10, 10:20, and 10:30 a.m.
  - 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, and 2 p.m.
- Must book IN PERSON at the Lorikeet Exhibit 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
Educational Programming – Summer Only
Summer Educational Programs

Offered only during June, July, and August

Free Tours
- Monday and Wednesday
- 10-11 a.m.
- Each tour has its own theme, and our educators will give you in-depth information about 3-4 species during a 20 minute walk around the Aviary. Recent tour themes have included Conservation, Birds of Utah, and Nests, Eggs, and Chicks.
Stream Exploration
- Monday
- 1-2 p.m.
- Foster a connection to nature through this free-form, nature-based activity with the supervision of one of Tracy Aviary’s educators. Discover the diversity of plants and animals that live in our local streams.
Hornbill Painting
$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 a.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

Daily Programs & Activities

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