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    The Australia exhibit in Expedition Kea contains Laughing Kookaburra, Tawny Frogmouth, Blue-faced Honeyeater, and Masked Lapwing
    The African exhibit contains White-headed Buffalo Weaver, Bearded Barbet, and Superb Starling.
     
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    News between June 2018 - December 2021

    On August 15th, 2018, it was reported that (0.0.3) Chilean flamingos were hatched in July (of which one passed away later in the month), as well as a (0.0.1) toco toucan, a first for the facility.

    Salt Lake City’s Tracy Aviary has new baby flamingos and toucans; we got pictures and video
    Tracy Aviary - Loss of a Member of the Flock

    On November 27th, it was reported that Salt Lake County announced plans for a new park on the Jordan River, and is in partnership with the Tracy Aviary to build a new nature center. The facility opened in 2020.

    Salt Lake County announces plans for a new Jordan River Park, where Tracy Aviary will set up a nature center

    On May 9th, 2019, it was reported that they opened a new exhibit called Eagle Ridge, which is home to (1.1) golden eagles and (0.2) bald eagles. They also announced they have achieved botanical garden status.

    New eagle exhibit opens, name change at Tracy Aviary based in Liberty Park

    On August 22nd, it was reported that (0.0.2) Chilean flamingos were hatched on August 14th and August 19th, respectively.

    Salt Lake City’s Tracy Aviary welcomes 2 baby flamingos to its flock

    On April 27th, 2021, it was reported that a (0.0.1) kea was hatched at the facility, as the egg was shipped from the Denver Zoo in Colorado to the aviary.

    Endangered baby parrot hatches at Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City

    Multiple birds were lost for a period of time and then recovered including a (0.1) common raven named Cash that was found a month later at the attorney general's office in July 2019, as well as two separate incidents revolving around a (0.1) red-tailed black cockatoo named Matilda, which escaped and recaptured in January 2020 and in March 2021 respectively.
     
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    On January 6th, the aviary announced they have acquired (0.0.4) Dalmatian pelicans and were named Pepper, Penny, Patch, and Freckles.

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    On January 11th, it was announced that a (1.0) trumpeter swan was transferred to the Central Park Zoo in New York in autumn 2021.

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    On March 24th, the aviary announced that a (0.0.1) black-naped fruit dove was hatched.

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    On April 19th, the aviary announced that due to avian influenza, they closed 2 exhibits and added netting to the other exhibits. On July 27th, the aviary announced the Treasures of the Rainforest and Kennecott Wetlands have reopened to the public.

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    On June 30th, the aviary announced that (0.0.4) laughing kookaburras were hatched in late May.

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    On July 8th, the aviary announced that (0.0.3) black-necked stilts hatched.

    https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=579191296891523
     
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    On September 27th, it was announced that a (1.0) trumpeter swan was transferred to the Lee Richardson Zoo in Kansas.

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    On November 14th, the aviary announced they acquired a (0.0.1+?) black-faced ibis which is on exhibit in the Kennecott Wetlands exhibit. This is a new species for the facility.

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    On May 15th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) Cape thick-knee hatched which is now on exhibit.

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    "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tracy Aviary's beloved "celebirdy" Andy N. Condor. Andy passed away in his sleep early this morning due to natural causes. We are heartbroken but grateful for the time we got to spend with Andy over his 64 years of life (63 of which he spent at Tracy Aviary) and for his work as a bird ambassador, helping to educate people about the vital role vultures play in maintaining healthy ecosystems around the world. Andy enjoyed life until the end, going on countless morning walks around the aviary and interacting with our staff and visitors until the day before his death. We are working on plans on how to celebrate Andy's life best and honor his memory and will announce those in a future post."

    Tracy Aviary - It is with heavy hearts that we announce...
     
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    On May 25th, the aviary announced they acquired (2.2) blue-crowned laughingthrushes which are now on display in the Treasures of the Rainforest exhibit.*

    It is a great time to visit Tracy Aviary! | Tracy Aviary | Tracy Aviary · Original audio

    On June 8th, the aviary announced that a (0.0.1) northern helmeted curassow hatched and is now on exhibit in the South American Pavilion building.

    Come visit our new Helmeted Curassow chick! | Tracy Aviary | Tracy Aviary · Original audio

    On July 5th, the aviary announced that (0.0.11) marbled teals hatched.*

    Our bird care staff are raising Marbled Teal behind the scenes! We hand raise them to avoid predation on our natural ponds. You can catch our adult Marbled Teals on the Dabbling Duck Pond at your next visit! | Tracy Aviary

    On July 7th, the aviary announced that (0.0.4+?) ruddy ducks hatched which are now on display in the Kennecott Wetland Experience exhibit.

    Check out our Ruddy Duck chicks! You can say hello to them in our Kennecott Wetlands Experience! | Tracy Aviary | Tracy Aviary · Original audio

    On July 20th, the aviary announced that (0.0.4+?) red siskins hatched, marking the first time the facility has successfully hatched this species. They are now on exhibit in the South American Pavilion building.

    In celebration of Latino Conservation Week and National Zookeeper Week, learn more about the Red Siskin! | Tracy Aviary | Tracy Aviary · Original audio

    On August 4th, the aviary announced that they acquired a (0.1) Eurasian eagle owl which is now on display in the Owl Forest area.*

    Tracy Aviary - Today is International Owl Awareness Day,...

    On August 11th, the aviary announced that a (0.0.1) Chilean flamingo named Barbie hatched on August 6th and is now on exhibit. On August 18th, the aviary announced that (0.0.2) Chilean flamingos named Ken and Alan hatched on August 12th and August 17th respectively, and are now on exhibit. These were the first flamingos to hatch at the facility since 2019.

    We are excited to announce our first flamingo chick of 2023! Watch us introduce the chick to its parents for the first time! | Tracy Aviary | Tracy Aviary · Original audio
    Say "Hi Barbie!" Barbie is the name of our first Flamingo chick hatched on August 6. Heads up: We are doing small construction projects next week, and some birds may be moved off exhibit for their safety and comfort. | Tracy Aviary | Tracy Aviary · Original audio
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    Ken is the name of our second Flamingo chick hatched on August 12! He is Kenough. #FlamingoFriday #TracyAviary | Tracy Aviary | Tracy Aviary · Original audio
    Alan is the name of our third Flamingo chick hatched on August 17! He's just Alan. | Tracy Aviary | Tracy Aviary · Original audio
    There are baby flamingos at Tracy Aviary for the first time in 3 years

    On October 26th, the aviary announced that (0.0.2) violet turacos hatched which are now on display in the Treasures of the Rainforest aviary.*

    Tracy Aviary - Join us in welcoming two Violet Turaco...

    On November 5th, it was mentioned that the aviary acquired a (0.1) southern ground hornbill from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado in May and a (1.0) king vulture from Zoo Miami in Florida. It was also mentioned that the aviary added a new viewing platform/shade structure adjacent to Chase Mill which overlooks the trumpeter swan exhibit.*

    On November 16th, the aviary announced that they acquired (0.0.2) blue-billed curassows which are now on exhibit in the South American Pavilion building.

    Tracy Aviary - We are pleased to welcome two Blue-billed...

    *Information (either partly/fully) posted by @zoocentral on the Tracy Aviary Species List and Review (November 2023).
     
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    On February 10th, 2024, the aviary announced they acquired a (1.0) Andean goose named Tilly.

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    On February 11th, the aviary announced that a (0.0.1) green-naped pheasant pigeon hatched.

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