Tracy Aviary

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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.

09/05/2026

The Tracy Aviary celebrated International Vulture Awareness Day, highlighting the important role vultures play in ecosystems and conservation efforts around the world.

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09/05/2026
Meet Our Hornbill Chick! 🐣🧡We’re so excited to introduce our Southern Ground Hornbill chick — the first to hatch at Trac...
09/03/2026

Meet Our Hornbill Chick! 🐣🧡

We’re so excited to introduce our Southern Ground Hornbill chick — the first to hatch at Tracy Aviary in 13 years! Swipe through to see the journey from hatch to now, as this little one has grown quickly right before our eyes.

Getting to this moment took real time, dedication, and care from our Bird Care team, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to finally share it with you. Stay tuned for more updates as we introduce you to the rest of the story, including this chick’s parents and what’s next!

09/02/2026
09/01/2026

SB Dance’s Curbside Theater

📅 September 25, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Tracy Aviary Nature Center at Pia Okwai

SB Dance’s Curbside Theater spectacle arrives riverside for a concert of dance, circus, and music. Free, Come at 6:30pm to get a place and picnic. Show starts at 7:30pm and lasts an hour. Bring seating like a low chair or blanket. All ages.

🔗Learn more at link in bio, click the 'Get to the River Festival' link

09/01/2026

Jordan River Bird Walk 2🐦

📅 September 12, 2026
🕖 7:00–11:00 AM
📍 Regional Athletic Complex

Join Tracy Aviary for a morning bird walk along the Jordan River! These outings are open to birders of all experience levels and are a great opportunity to practice bird identification, observe local bird activity, and enjoy time outdoors.

No binoculars? No problem! Tracy Aviary will have binoculars available to borrow. Please bring water, a hat, and your curiosity!

These outings are intended for adults and adolescents ages 14 and up. Registration closes 24 hours before the event.

🔗Learn more/sign up at the link in bio, click the 'Get to the River Festival' link

09/01/2026

Jordan River Bird Walk 4🐦

📅 September 26, 2026
⏰ 7:00–11:00 AM
📍 Legacy Nature Preserve

Join Tracy Aviary for a morning bird walk along the Jordan River! These outings are open to birders of all experience levels and are a great opportunity to practice bird identification, observe local bird activity, and enjoy time outdoors.

No binoculars? No problem! Tracy Aviary will have binoculars available to borrow. Please bring water, a hat, and your curiosity!

These outings are intended for adults and adolescents ages 14 and up. Registration closes 24 hours before the event.

🔗Learn more/sign up at link in bio, click the 'Get to the River Festival' link

09/01/2026

Bikes and Birds🐦

📅 September 10, 2026
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Shields Lane Park

Join the Jordan River Commission and the Tracy Aviary for a bike ride along the Jordan River Trail! This will be a short, family friendly ride where Aviary Staff will guide us in bird observations around the Big Bend Restoration Area. Bring your own bike + binoculars. Ride will be mostly paved along the Jordan River Trail, but we will go slightly off trail around the Big Bend site on some dirt trails.

🔗Learn more/sign up at link in bio, click the 'Get to the River Festival' link

09/01/2026

Jordan River Bird Walk 3🐦

📅 September 19, 2026
⏰ 7:00–11:00 AM
📍 Big Bend Nature Park & Preserve (8600 South)

Join Tracy Aviary for a morning bird walk along the Jordan River! These outings are open to birders of all experience levels and are a great opportunity to practice bird identification, observe local bird activity, and enjoy time outdoors.

No binoculars? No problem! Tracy Aviary will have binoculars available to borrow. Please bring water, a hat, and your curiosity!

These outings are intended for adults and adolescents ages 14 and up. Registration closes 24 hours before the event.

🔗Learn more/sign up at link in bio, click the 'Get to the River Festival' link

Things to Do & See This September🍂Fall is coming in! Swipe through for a list of things happening this month at Tracy Av...
09/01/2026

Things to Do & See This September🍂

Fall is coming in! Swipe through for a list of things happening this month at Tracy Aviary — Liberty Park and the Nature Center at Pia Okwai.

Visit the link in our bio to view our full events calendar with details.

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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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