Tracy Aviary

Pretty cool place if you’re bored. I’m not a huge bird exhibit kind of guy, so I might be neglecting important details. But my daughter enjoyed it.

I was visiting a friend in Salt Lake City for a few days and decided to swing by. The entrance fee is about $ 8 for an adult but you can get a dollar off on Unilocal!
It is so worth your time to visit this place if you’re in the city. We saw so many types of birds and spent a good hour walking around the aviary. My personal favorite was building with all of the little yellow birds (I forgot what they’re called, but they’re a type of parrot).
The parrots and flamingoes are very amusing and there is a peacock who struts around the park outside of an enclosure He is absolutely stunning and it was very cool seeing such a regal bird up close.
The Amazon building is also a lot of fun. I really enjoyed the giant, concrete tree in the center of the exhibit that looked like the buttress roots of a giant fig tree.
We wanted to see a bird feeding show but all the tickets were sold out. If you’re coming here on a weekend, you’re going to want to snag those quickly! They only have about 15 open seats per show and they fill up fast, especially because many people come here with their families and young children.

Lovely! Took my kids on a stroll through Liberty Park and stopped to see the aviary. We enjoyed all of the open air exhibits and ventured into some of the indoor. They appear to have a bird show as well but we weren’t on site long enough to see it. Great for kids and adults!

I LOVED IT HERE! We only had one day in Salt Lake and I’m so glad we chose to come here. We had breakfast at The Park Café, and then walked across the street to Tracy Aviary in Liberty Park. They are open year-​round. Admission is normally $ 8 but it was $ 7 for me because of the student discount. When you buy tickets, they donate $ 1of it to a bird-​related project of your choosing.
The aviary has ducks, owls, eagles, pelicans, macaws, vultures, cranes and more. The most famous/​popular bird here is the big Andean Condor named Andy. We unfortunately didn’t get to see his huge wingspan, but got a glimpse of him in his cave.
The highlight of the visit was the bird show. My boyfriend was reluctant to go, but he ended up LOVING it. We ended up with our own private show because the winter season is slower. The two trainers Aron and Helen introduced us to about 9 different, amazing birds. We got to feed birds and have them hop into our palms, and hold them. They also fly directly over you and you can feel their wings graze your hair. You can take photos as well. It was a very informative yet fun and interactive bird show. The trainers are very passionate about birds and you will leave with a new-​found love for birds as well. Definitely come if you are in Salt Lake City and show your support!

I have mixed feelings when it comes to zoos, aquariums and aviaries.
This was my first visit here and I really enjoyed it. The birds seem very well cared for and there isn’t an extreme amount of birds at the aviary. They have 3 eagles that are unable to fly due to wing injuries, they looked a little sad. Most of the birds seem happy.
COST: I believe the aviary is open all year round. They offer $ 1 admission on Wednesdays during the winter. Usually entrance fee is about $ 7. If you do go in the winter many of the birds are hiding in their enclosures, but if you go on a sunny day then they’ll come out.
BIRD SHOW: They also do bird shows which I highly recommend because they offer a very close encounter with several exotic birds for about an hour or so. Not sure if it was just because it was winter, but the bird show was in a small classroom, which was awesome.
Warning to parents about the bird show: If you are bringing several children with you, make sure you can control them as they are not allowed to leave their seat for the duration of the show.

The Tracy Aviary is a wonderful place to see birds. The only place remotely comparable to it is The National Aviary in Pittsburgh. I really liked the pond with the Pelicans. There’s a condor, eagles, parrots, vultures– you name it. I spent several hours here.

The aviary is a fun outing for young children. We like to spend an afternoon exploring Liberty Park followed by a trip to the aviary.
We usually go on Tuesday or another discount day or use a discount pass because for my three kids and I the admission can be pricey for what you get.
I think they could just more interactive exhibits for small children. Their bird shows are fun.
It used to be a dump but they have really updated it over the past few years and it is a lot nicer so if you haven’t been recently it is worth a trip.

This was a favorite place for my kids when they were younger. Lots to see and do. We came on several field trips with their elementary school classes.

At first I kind of felt bad for the birds. But then I realized that most of these birds were rescued with injuries and healed here as much as possible. The place was very neat and nice like most places in Utah, and had hours of wandering to do. There are so many different and colorful birds from all around the world. It was pretty intense for me to see the bald eagles. They are so huge and beautiful! Glorious to be exact. The peacocks are just lovely. They really cater to each habitat, making it very lovable for these birds to enjoy their lives in, even if they had a wing that won’t work or something. There were places for my son to play and a huge park around the place, what a setting! It was not expensive and the entire group had a blast. There are also many things to do in the area and good food is not far! Love it and will be back!

A nice aviary in the center of Liberty Park (next to the children’s rides). We were surprised at the great variety of birds here (Scarlet Ibis, Andean Condor, Aracaris, Cuckoos, Owls and so many more). We spent about 2 hours walking around. Unfortunately we had to catch a flight and missed the bird shows, but we heard they were great. If you like birds, you will definitely enjoy a visit here. Some cute items in their gift shop as well.

Impressive collection of birds from rare South American or African species to swans, ducks, and free-​roaming peacocks. Top of my list for things to do in SLC.

I enjoyed the visit. We visited on a Sunday in 100 degree weather so they were not able to see the bird shows, which we were highly disappointed. It is what it is so I’m not docking stars for that. The trainer actually brought out a huge eagle for us to look at to make up for the cancellation. We were able to ask questioned about the bird and get pictures with it.
We did get to feed the Amazon birds which was fun. The kids liked that a lot and the birds were beautiful. The staff were all friendly and helped answer any questions we had.
I’d definitelyly go back in the fall or spring when it is not so hot. On a Sunday in the summer it is not busy at all but the birds are also not as active and many of the shows will get cancelled too.
Fun place to take the family and it is part of liberty park, which is a really awesome park. Lots of trees and plenty of room for everyone.

Soooo stinkin’ cool! I bought a year membership after my first visit because I fell head over heels in love with this place.
Tracy Aviary is inside Liberty Park and I had passed by many times without even giving it a thought. Now that I have a toddler, we are always on the go and looking for fun places to get is wiggles out. The aviary fits the bill nicely. Not only is it educational, there are lots of little places for kids to play. And a bird show twice a day!
When you’re in the aviary you can’t even tell you’re in a huge park, or even a city. It’s so well planned out and each section has something cool to see. I really loved the little area for owls.
Bring quarters! There are machines in several places to buy bird food and feed the ducks.

This is definitely one of my favorite places to go with my daughter (and sometimes without, but don’t tell her that). The birds are beautiful and the whole place, being surrounded by Liberty Park, is just calm and peaceful.
I will say the price of admission is a little high so I’d recommend you go for the yearly membership. You only have to go four times in one year to make it worth the price of the membership so if you live in Salt Lake City, it’s well worth it.
This place is great for the casual viewer of animals, the person who wants to sit and watch birds explore their habitat, or children who are more than happy to throw food to the ducks and other various birds. It’s also nice to see that the majority of the birds aren’t behind a cage or net of some kind. Most of them are absolutely free to fly.
There is one little caged house where you can walk in and the birds are nesting and flying so close you can reach out and touch them, though if you have little ones, you may have to remind them not to.
Overall, the place is so fun to explore. Remember to pick up a membership.

An oasis within an oasis within the big bad city!
A yearly membership is the way to go, but even a day pass is worth it if you’re a bird lover or have little ones to entertain for a couple of hours.
The bird offerings are plentiful and varied, with cute, informative, and well-​kept signage educating you about our feathered friends. The bird shows are fun and intimate and come nicely spiced with information about the species of each bird as well as the individual birds themselves, who all seem to have special personalities.
There are tons of nooks and crannies throughout, as well as dedicated play areas for kids with sand pits, water features and cool landscaping elements to keep them bouncing happily along.
There are several large ponds throughout, and you may feel transpoted to a wetland environment as you perch under massive trees, peering through the foilage at myriad waterfowl.
Overall, an excellent escape for the bird enthusiast or the family with younger, curious children.

Received a free admission so I thought I would check it out. It’s located in an unlikely place (liberty park) but it’s also nice in the fact that once you are done with the aviary, you can hangout at the park or take the kids on a couple of rides.
I’m not sure what the admission is to get in, but the place was pretty cool. I personally don’t love looking at birds, but this place changed my mind. There were spots that we were able to walk in where the birds would fly in the same space as you were in which was awesome. They also have the aviary split up into categories so that there was a theme to each section.
My favorite spot was with the owls. They are so pretty and awesome to learn about. The volunteer that was there gave us a great lesson on the Owls and we learned a lot.
I would say I wish this place was bigger, it only took us about an hour (maybe a little less) to see everything. Then again, we didn’t have kids with us so that may be a game changer.
Everyone should experience this place at least once.

I’m not sure what I should have expected before my first visit here this past Sunday, but I’m sure there will be future visits for sure. I had a great time despite arriving just an hour before closing. The place was pretty secluded, so we had ample time to explore the whole place without having to worry about other people blocking our views. There were so many different varieties of birds and I was able to learn things that I never cared to know before coming here. My favorite part was feeding the ducks and hornbills. They get so excited seeing food thrown at them and it’s cute watching them gobble up the pellets. This place is truly a gem as far as Utah attractions go, and I can’t wait to return.

If you like feeding ducks at your local pond or park, Tracy Aviary is the place for you. Be sure to take quarters so you can purchase food pellets from the dispensers inside. Try to arrive earlier in the day so that you can sign up for the pelican and tropical bird feeding experiences. We arrived too late on our Sunday afternoon journey to participate in the feedings… but practically had the aviary to ourselves. No strollers or crying children to deal with though which wasn’t a bad trade off.

I can’t believe it took me so long to visit this awesome Aviary that is right in Liberty Park. It’s a cheap way to spend hours being entertained by exotic animals from around the world. Everything is modern and well kept, and the birds have good quality enclosures with quite a bit of room. There is also good signage to help you learn about all the different birds.
The bird shows, feedings, and talks are fun and informative. The staff seems to care about the birds and are knowledgeable and friendly.
My favorite time to visit is when they let Andy, the giant Andean Condor out to walk around the aviary. It is a huge bird and magnificent to watch.
If I lived a bit closer, I would definitely buy a year long membership here.

Oh man! I’ve been a huge fan of this delightful spot since I was a kid visiting in elementary school. I remember visiting with my grandmother during the summer, and I remember missing it when I moved out of state for college and I discovered that not every city has an aviary.
Since those days as a wandering kid, I’ve come to appreciate even more how rare and great it is that we have a big ol’ bird spot smack dab in the middle of our city, smack dab in the middle of beautiful Liberty Park.
Now, a lot of changes have occurred since that time. Especially in recent years, a lot of money has been spent to upgrade the facilities. These days you’ll find a modern place with different sections like «Birds of South America» and a small section for birds from Argentina. You’ll also find classics like more common «Backyard Birds» and of course an area for eagles. Man, eagles are gigantic! There are lots of other sections, so you can go and take your time and learn about each of them.
Keep an eye on the calendar – often in winter there are discount/​free days thanks to ZAP tax, and be sure to check the bird show schedule before you go. Bird shows, am I right?