Adopt a Bird

Becoming an adoptive parent to one of your avian neighbors is a rewarding experience - and you don't even have to hire a babysitter! Adoptions aid in the care and well being of the birds at Tracy Aviary as well as make great gifts for any occasion: holidays, graduation, birthdays, anniversarys, or even just as something special for that person who has everything.

Available Birds

American White Pelican These large white birds can weigh up to 30 pounds and require 4 pounds of fish per day! Your adoption contribution can help us feed our flock!	Andean Condor Andy, Tracy Aviary's Andean Condor turned 50 in January 2009. Help support the oldest living resident of the Aviary by adopting him today!
Bald Eagle The Bald Eagle is the symbol of America. Welcome this magnificent bird into your family and show your patriotism today.	Black Necked Swan The Black Necked Swan mates for life and works together to raise their young. Show that special someone how much you care and adopt our pair of Black Necked Swans.
Black-crowned Night Heron As nesting parents, these herons do not distinguish between their own nestlings and those from other broods, so they will raise both. Young chicks will often throw up food as a way to deter predators. Main diet consists of fish and aquatic invertebrates.	Chilean Flamingo In the summer of 2008 the Flamingos at Tracy Aviary successfully raised one chick that is easily spotted by its gray feathers. Adopt one of these colorful birds and watch as our Flamingo flock continues to grow.
Golden Eagle Adopt Tracy Aviary's Golden Eagles and you will be amazed what the awesome predators can do with their powerful feet and sharp talons.	Great Horned Owl Tracy Aviary's Great Horned Owl is easily recognizable by the horns, which are actually feathers, that stand up on his head. After you adopt this bird into your family make sure to stop by and visit him just outside the Nature Store.
Guira Cuckoo Guira Cuckoos are noisy, social birds that live and feed in flocks of up to 20 individuals. Their distinctive feather style and funny personalities make them a great choice for an adoptive family member.	Laughing Kookaburra Kookaburras prefer to live in family groups where one year's chicks stay around for another year and help their parents raise another clutch. Adopting a Kookaburra is a great way to expand your own family, so start today!
Peacock Valentine’s Day lasts all season long at Tracy Aviary as the male peacocks show off their impressive five foot trains. A visit to Tracy Aviary is not complete without spotting one of these beautiful birds.	Red-tailed Hawk The Red-tailed Hawk is the most common hawk in North America. They are easily recognized by their red tail feathers and their distinctive call which is often used in movies to represent the call of any eagle or hawk anywhere in the world.
Scarlet Ibis This beautiful bird inhabits mangrove swamps, estuaries and wetlands along the northern coast of South America and southern Central America. Feeds on insects, fish, seeds, and fruit.	Southern Ground Hornbill Tracy Aviary is one of only two zoos in the country that keep their Southern Ground Hornbills in a family group as they would in the wild. Adopt this family and help Tracy Aviary continue this important breeding program.
Turkey Vulture Unlike most birds, Turkey Vultures have an excellent sense of smell which they use to track down decomposing food. They have a specially adapted digestive system that kills bacteria living in the carrion it eats thereby keeping the bird healthy. By eating dead animals, Turkey Vultures help prevent the spread of disease and keep the planet clean.

Adoption Levels

At the $25 level you will receive:

A personalized adoption certificate
A fact sheet with information about your bird
A "Friend of Tracy Aviary" car decal
Recognition on our Adoptive Parents page on the website and in the quarterly newsletter

At the $50 level you will receive all of the above PLUS:

Quarterly updates on your new family member
Four guest passes to visit Tracy Aviary

At the $75 level you will receive all of the above PLUS:

A stuffed animal replica of your bird (please note that some species are not available and a similar type of bird may be substituted)
Adoption kit will be sent in a special cardboard animal carrier

At the $100 level you will receive all of the above PLUS:

Tracy Aviary reusable water bottle
Annual family membership to Tracy Aviary good for two adults and two children, a $40 value!

At the $200 level you will receive all of the above PLUS:

Tracy Aviary T-shirt
4 passes to either Amazon Adventure or Pelican Encounter
Coupon for a 20% discount on any item in the Nature Store

At the $500 level you will receive all of the above PLUS:

Ceramic tile photo of your bird
2 Tickets to the annual Breakfast with the Birds fundraiser
Meet-a-Keeper with your bird and its caretaker

At the $1000 level you will receive all of the above PLUS:

Lunch with the Executive Director
Private tour of the aviary

If you wish to donate more than $1000 please contact Katie Pearce at katiep@tracyaviary.org or by phone at (801) 596-8500

How To Adopt

Please visit our online store to adopt a bird.