Family connection helps kids build confidence, make positive choices, and form lasting relationships. June 8–14 is officially Family Connection Week in Utah. Take time this week to put the devices down and connect with each other. For more ideas, visit strongfamilies.utah.gov!

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 In honor of the rainbow, June's Bird of the Month is the Australian Rainbow Lorikeet! You can find these charismatic parrots in Lorikeet Adventure, and guests have the opportunity to feed these colorful birds right out of their hand. This experience is available daily!

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with us this Saturday at our 2nd Annual Bird Friendly Communities Festival! 🏡✨ Free for the whole family to enjoy. RSVP is encouraged but not required. Let us know via our website! 🐦‍⬛

Don't forget to join us for the monthly Shoshone Plant Experience this Wednesday at 10am with Rios Pacheco. Enjoy a stroll on grounds while learning about the traditional uses of native plants and more. Free with admission! 🌱

April's Bird of the Month is the Black-necked Stilt! You can find these long-legged marvels in South American Pavilion.✨ 💡Did you know? Members of this genus have the second-longest legs in proportion to their bodies of any bird, exceeded only by flamingos!

With the arrival of spring comes the return of our Outdoor Bird Shows! ✨ This exciting show begins this weekend on Saturday, April 4th, weather permitting! Come experience the talents of our feathered friends and learn more about our flock of Ambassador Birds. Occurring Tuesday-Sunday at 11am. 💚

A Dalmation pelican and a couple of American white pelicans drying off on the shore #Birds #Pelicans #BirdOfTheDay #LandMeetsWater @tracyaviary.bsky.social #Photography #SLC

No matter how you would like to enjoy your visit, we support it. Stop by for a visit today! 💚

We simply had to let everyone know…the new Kea plush keeps us on our toes! These are a perfect gift for the Kea adorer in your life. 💚 Take home this one-of-a-kind plushie on your next visit, or simply order it online! Click the link in our bio to shop. 🛍️

Looking for a fun, educational evening at one of the most bird-tastic locations in Salt Lake City? Join us for Birds and Brews: Lights Out on Friday, April 3rd! 💡Secure your tickets today via our events calendar. 🎟️

Inca, the red billed toucan, looking fabulous for you on this fantastic Friday #Birds #BirdOfTheDay #HeadShots #Toucans @tracyaviary.bsky.social #SLC #FlyDay #Scape #Birdscrolling #BirdNerd #FeatheredFriends #FeatheredFriday

American white pelicans looking for food in the Pelican Pond at the @tracyaviary.bsky.social in Salt Lake City, Utah #Birds #Pelicans #BirdOfTheDay #Reflections #Photography #TwosDay #TwoForTuesday

We'd like to submit our flock for your consideration @theacademy. Happy Oscars Sunday! 🎬

It has finally returned…join us for Birds & Brews: Lights Out on Friday, April 3rd!💡 Learn about the role YOU can play in keeping the night skies safe for these nocturnal travelers with booths from our fantastic partners. 🌃 For tickets, visit our events calendar! 🎟️

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This month's Wine Takes Flight is all about women in the wine industry, a historically male dominated field. Get your tickets today via our events calendar! 🎟️ **Per state regulations, all attendees are required to show a valid form of identification. Please remember to bring your ID!**

Share your feedback with us! ✨ We want to hear from our guests. Whether you've been a member for years or just recently discovered the Aviary, let us know your thoughts. Fill out a quick survey about your experience at our Liberty Park campus. Link in our bio! 🔗

Truly one of the coolest POVs when attending a Bird Show or our new Ambassador Bird Demonstrations! 🦉 Don’t miss our new program addition offered daily at 11am and 1:30pm! You may or may not be gently tapped by a wing or two…🪽

Roscoe the Greater Roadrunner is here to say…check out our new programming addition today! ✨ Guests can now enjoy 10 minute themed programs at 11am and 1:30pm in our Indoor Theater. This is offered daily, so make sure you don’t miss this exciting encounter on your next visit!

Our 2026 summer camp offerings are all about exploring the natural world around us. If your youth is fascinated by birds and conservation, join us for an unforgettable summer! ☀️🌱🦩 For more information about our camp programs, visit our website and click on the Programs tab.

Our gallery in the Chase Mill is up until Sunday, February 22nd! Stop by and take a look at the prints Jeanette Lukens created during her residency here. 🎨 Framed and unframed prints are still available for purchase! Check in with our front desk staff for availability.

Enjoy a roaming encounter with one of our Ambassador Birds! Happening daily here at our Liberty Park campus. 💚 Location is subject to change, so make sure to check in with or front desk for updates!

Birds and Brews: Birds and the Bees is this Friday from 6pm-9pm! 🦉🩷🐝 Bring your tweet-heart or your palentine for an evening of fun presentations and activities on bird sex education in our historic Chase Mill. Secure your tickets today via our events calendar! This is a 21+ event 🎟️

🪶 With help from from @tracyaviary.bsky.social and @longpointbirds.bsky.social we revived the MoSI International Internship this past fall.

With over 300 birds at Tracy Aviary, we will begin to spotlight one of our flock members to showcase how un-BIRD-lieveable they are! 🌟 February's Bird of the Month is the Violet Turaco! Get to know this striking bird and stop by Treasures of the Rainforest to see these birds in person.

New year, new look! ✨ Looking to get a better pulse on your favorite local spots this year? Sign up for our monthly newsletter, The Bird’s Word, and get the scoop on all things happening at the Aviary! Click the link in our bio to sign up for our newsletter and more! 📰

Join us for the Shoshone Plant Experience next week with Rios Pacheco of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation! Come by Wednesday, January 21st at 10am for an educational stroll through our grounds. 🌱 This plant walk is included with admission! Please meet in the Nature Store.

WINE not join us for our upcoming Wine Takes Flight at the Chase Mill? 🍷 Enjoy a fun evening of wine education on January 15th. Tickets available on our website via our events calendar! 🌟 **Guests must be at least 21 years or older to attend this event. Please remember to bring your ID!**

Santa is here every night at Lightwalk from 6pm to 8pm. Stop by and snap a photo with him - he'll let you know if you've been naughty or nice!🎅 📸

Did you know that the South American Pavilion is open during Lightwalk? 🌟 Stay nice and warm while visiting the Cardenalito, Toco Toucan, and more! This exhibit is open until 7:30pm. Stop by when visiting our dazzling display of lights!

Cocktails and Cardenalitos is just around the corner!✨ Grab a cocktail, learn about the Cardenalito, and enjoy the lights all while supporting conservation. A portion of the ticket proceeds will go towards conservation efforts! Tickets available now on our website 🎟️

In the spirit of giving, get $3 off Lightwalk admission when you bring a non perishable food item to donate to the Utah Food Bank! 🥫 Offer available Sunday through Thursday. ✨

TONIGHT Lightwalk begins! 🎄 Light up the holiday season and join us for eight acres of dazzling light displays. Start your magical holiday tradition today! ✨

These print details are just 😚👌!!! Check out the beautiful display of our Artist in Residence’s work at the Nature Store! All prints shown are available for purchase. Stop by today and take your favorite print home! 🖼️

We want to remind our community that we are a proud participant in Museums for All! EBT recipients receive free general admission for up to 4 guests. Present your EBT card (in-person only) to receive free admission. Come learn more about birds, conservation, and be in community!

Step right into your magical holiday tradition at Lightwalk! Join us on Opening Night, happening Friday, November 21st, for dazzling light displays in the heart of Salt Lake City . ✨ Tickets available now on our website!

You asked — we listened. We are so excited to announce the launch of our new online store! We have a variety of items to gift your family, friends, or just for yourself! Perfect timing for the upcoming holiday season. 🎁 Click the link in our bio and check out our merchandise! 🛍️

Harriet the Burrowing Owl wishes everyone a Happy Owl-ween! We hope its a hoot! 🎃✨

The month of November is Native American Heritage Month and we are throwing an all-day celebration right here at our Liberty Park campus! 🎉 We provide daily free admission to Tribal Nations. Please identify yourself at the front desk to receive free entry!

If the wind brings you to Tracy Aviary, come on in! 💚

Join us at the Nature Center at Pia Okwai for our new monthly series! Led by our Volunteer Coordinator, folks will support with displaced plant removal and then participate in a class/workshop. 🌳 Interested? Register through the Nature Center's event calendar!

Lightwalk, your magical holiday tradition, is back! ❄️ We are so excited to announce its return here at our Liberty Park campus. Tickets will be available beginning on October 27th. Save the date and make your holiday plans today! ✨

Join us on Sunday, October 19th, for our final Let's Go Botanize Together of the year! 🍂 We will meet at the Bells Canyon Preservation Trail at 9 AM sharp, and return to our cars by 12 PM. See you there! Register via our events calendar - link in bio!

Swipe to see which bird you are! 🦜🐦‍⬛🐦

Have you participated in our monthly plant walk series, Shoshone Ethnobotany? Make sure you attend tomorrow at 10am! 🍃 Walk participants will meet at the Tracy Aviary gift shop. This walk is free with admission!

On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we take a moment to acknowledge that Tracy Aviary and the Nature Center at Pia Okwai are situated on the lands of the Newe (Sosogoi/Shoshone; Kusiutta/Goshute) and Núuchi-u (Yuuta’/Ute) territories.

Today is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay! From August through October, billions of birds in North America move south for food and warmth as cold weather moves in. Check out these amazing photos of birds that are currently migrating from one of our volunteers! 📸: Connie @altagirl01

We are excited to share that our Artist in Residence's prints are now available for purchase! Check out the display in our Nature Store for available prints and catch her on campus Wednesdays at 10am. 🎨

The best POV to have! 💚 In this video we see our now 2-week old chicks being introduced to their parents for the first time since hatching! Our Aviculture Manager Allie annually documents this exciting event, and this year was no exception. Stop by today and see our flamingo chicks on exhibit!

Have you heard? September is City Library Card Signup Month! ✨ All month long, you can get discounts at various businesses just by showing your City Library card. We are proud to partner with @slcpl this month and we are offering a 10% discount!