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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 setting. 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.

Lightwalk is back! ✨🦉 Our favorite holiday tradition returns to Tracy Aviary this winter, with thousands of lights, fest...
10/19/2026

Lightwalk is back! ✨🦉 Our favorite holiday tradition returns to Tracy Aviary this winter, with thousands of lights, festive nights, and a few feathered friends.

🎟️ Tickets go on sale Oct 26! Turn on post notifications so you don’t miss them.

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Walk with us and see the Aviary through a Shoshone lens. 🌿Join Rios Pacheco for the Shoshone Plant Experience, where you...
10/16/2026

Walk with us and see the Aviary through a Shoshone lens. 🌿

Join Rios Pacheco for the Shoshone Plant Experience, where you'll learn about native plants and their traditional uses. Here are a few moments from our last walk!

📅 Wed, Oct 21 · 10–11 am
📍 Tracy Aviary at Liberty Park
🎟️ Free with admission or membership

Learn more: https://tracyaviary.org/liberty-park/event/the-shoshone-plant-experience-3/2026-10-21/

Heads up, bird show fans! 🦅 Our bird shows will be on pause Friday through Sunday, Oct 16–18, while our show team visits...
10/15/2026

Heads up, bird show fans! 🦅 Our bird shows will be on pause Friday through Sunday, Oct 16–18, while our show team visits The Peregrine Fund for training, skills development, and connecting with colleagues in the field. We can't wait to see what they bring back!

You can still enjoy plenty during your visit:
🦜 Lorikeet feedings
🗣️ Keeper talks

Bird shows return Monday, Oct 19. Thanks for understanding, and we'll see you soon!

In the wild, the Red-breasted Goose migrates almost 3,700 miles between their breeding grounds in the Siberian tundra an...
10/14/2026

In the wild, the Red-breasted Goose migrates almost 3,700 miles between their breeding grounds in the Siberian tundra and their winter habitats along the Black Sea. Flying around 3,700 miles out of the Salt Lake City airport would land you in Reykjavik, Iceland! You can see this species on Dabbling Duck Pond during your next visit.

On this Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor the Newe (Sosogoi/Shoshone; Kusiutta/Goshute) and Núuchi-u (Yuuta'/Ute) people...
10/13/2026

On this Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor the Newe (Sosogoi/Shoshone; Kusiutta/Goshute) and Núuchi-u (Yuuta'/Ute) peoples, on whose lands Tracy Aviary and the Nature Center at Pia Okwai stand. Utah also includes the territories of the Nuwuvi (Paiute) and Diné (Navajo) peoples. Pia Okwai means "big flow" in the Shoshoni language. ❤️

Members of Utah's tribal nations always receive free admission. Just identify yourself at guest services.

This month, join Rios Pacheco for the Shoshone Plant Experience at Liberty Park.
📅 Wed, Oct 21 · 10–11 am
https://tracyaviary.org/liberty-park/event/the-shoshone-plant-experience-3/2026-10-21/

Learn more in our Statement of Place and our blog posts on land acknowledgment and Indigenous place names at tracyaviary.org.

Pictured: Echoing Spirits sharing traditional dance at our Party for the Planet celebration at the Nature Center at Pia Okwai this spring.

Thank you, Alison! 🎨🐦Over her residency, our 2026 Artist in Residence Alison Hill Spencer spent her days painting among ...
10/12/2026

Thank you, Alison! 🎨🐦

Over her residency, our 2026 Artist in Residence Alison Hill Spencer spent her days painting among our birds at Liberty Park, and she truly captured the essence of so many of them. Guests loved stopping to watch her work and sharing a quiet moment of stillness with her and the birds. Alison, it's been a pleasure having you here!

Celebrate her residency at her gallery show, open to the public, with pieces available to purchase.

📅 Oct 26–31
📍 Chase Mill, Tracy Aviary at Liberty Park

See more of Alison's work: https://www.alisonhspencerart.com

10/08/2026

Carve it, ink it, print it, take it home. 🎨🪵

Join our 2025 Artist in Residence Jeanette Lukens for a hands-on relief printing workshop at the Aviary! You'll design and carve your own block, then pull your own prints to take home. All supplies included, no experience needed.

📅 Fri, Oct 23 · 6–8:30 pm
📍 Chase Mill, Tracy Aviary at Liberty Park

Reserve your spot: https://loom.ly/0Y6hUX0

Your October w**e night is calling! 🍷🦆W**e Takes Flight is back on Thursday, October 15, and this month we're spotlighti...
10/07/2026

Your October w**e night is calling! 🍷🦆

W**e Takes Flight is back on Thursday, October 15, and this month we're spotlighting Duckhorn's Decoy w**es. Yes, the one with the duck on the label, so you know it's an Aviary favorite!

Sommelier Jim Santangelo of W**e Academy of Utah will guide you through the story of Decoy, from its start in 1985 to its estate vineyards in Sonoma County's Alexander Valley, and how it became an American staple.

Your ticket includes:
🥂 A special arrival pour
🍷 Three w**es
🧀 An assorted plate of fruits, nuts, cheeses, and crackers

Weather permitting, we'll be sipping outside on the Chase Mill Lawn, a perfect way to enjoy a crisp fall evening with the birds.

https://loom.ly/kR_ytDc

Found a baby bird? Here's what to do. 🐣We get lots of calls, emails, and messages asking this question, so we made a qui...
10/06/2026

Found a baby bird? Here's what to do. 🐣

We get lots of calls, emails, and messages asking this question, so we made a quick guide to help. Most of the time, a baby bird on the ground is a fledgling learning to fly, and its parents are close by.

📌 Save this post for your next time outdoors, and share it with friends and family!

If a bird is hurt or sick, contact a licensed rehab center:
🐦 Wildlife Center of Salt Lake: 801-800-1776 · wildsaltlake.org
🐦 Utah Wildlife Foundation: 385-446-6201 · utwf.org
🐦 Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah: 801-814-7888 · wrcnu.org

Please note: Tracy Aviary is not a licensed wildlife rehab facility and can't accept injured wild animals.

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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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