Tracy Aviary

Yesterday Sean and I visited the Tracy Aviary in Liberty Park and, even though it was a little bit cold, we had a lot of fun!  I hadn't been there for at least twenty years and I was really impressed with the new Visitor's Center.  Both of us enjoyed walking through the gardens to get to the bird cages.  Because it was a bit colder the birds were quite active and they seemed to really like Sean because they would follow him as he walked around.

Pelicans

Golden Eagle

The Macaws were really playful and followed Sean around.

I really liked the Toucans in the South American Pavilion.

Scarlet Ibises

Sean gave me a lesson about the Peacock!  He said that the males are the ones with the dramatic plumage so that they can attract the females (which are quite drab).  He was quite comprehensive in his explanation!

Sandhill Cranes

This was Sean's favorite bird (I can't remember what it was).

My favorite birds were the Chilean Flamingos.  Their wings are a beautiful pink color with black underneath.

This flamingo was asleep with his head in his wings while standing on one leg!

Tracy Aviary is open every day, except Thanksgiving and Christmas, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Because of Covid-19, tickets should be purchased online (go here) and entries are limited to 60 people at any given time (you could be asked to wait before being allowed to enter).  Masks are required and social distancing is encouraged.  There are one-way directional arrows to encourage distancing (Sean yelled at me because I accidentally went the wrong way when I saw the flamingos).  Tickets are $9.95 for adults and $7.95 for children under 12 with various discounts available.  I definitely encourage a visit!