| The Tracy Aviary is located on 7.5 acres of land in the heart of Salt Lake City. A charitable act by Salt Lake City banker Russell Lord Tracy founded the Tracy Aviary when he donated his private bird collection to Salt Lake City and its children. Open to the public since 1938, the Tracy Aviary maintains a collection of approximately 400 birds representing about 135 species. Many of these birds are considered rare or endangered.Birds from every corner of the globe are the stars of Tracy Aviary's thrilling and educational show. They will take to the stage and fascinate visitors with their amazing abilities and adaptations.Shows include old favorites such as Sydney the emu, Grunt the king vulture, pelicans, owls, parrots, and Nizhoni the golden eagle. The Harris' hawks will dazzle visitors with their aerial grace, and spectacular flights are expected from Aurora the barn owl as well. Hayden the green-winged macaw will compete with an audience member in the nut-cracking contest. |
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