Bird Kingdom

12/31/2024

Happy New Year from BirdKingdom!

We're so grateful for an amazing year filled with feathered friends and incredible memories. We've loved sharing the magic of our aviary with you all.

As we welcome 2025, we're excited for what the future holds. We can't wait to continue providing a safe and enriching environment for our amazing birds and to share the joy of birdwatching and educating with even more people.

Wishing you all a year filled with happiness, health, and the beauty of nature.

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas
🎄🕊️❄️🦜🎁🦩🌟🦉🎉

12/21/2024

We invite you to join us for our Holiday-Themed Scavenger Hunt.
We've hidden festive objects throughout Bird Kingdom for kids to discover. Plus, there are fun holiday-themed questions to answer.
Simply scan the QR code at the entrance after purchasing your tickets to begin the hunt.
Good luck, and have a hoot!"

12/05/2024

Not a Pet
Exotic animal ownership is often glorified online, like the playful nature of some animals or the amazing speaking ability of some birds. Still, we rarely see the complexity involved in taking care of exotic animals. Exotic animal populations in the wild are on a very steep decline. A big reason for this is the exotic pet trade, Every year millions of animals are taken out of the wild illegally to be placed into the pet trade.
People may see pictures of someone with a cute Monkey or a parrot and assume they can easily replicate that experience. In reality, many exotic pets require specialized diets, environments, and veterinary care that can be expensive and time-consuming, which most people are not equipped to handle.
This holiday season we would like to remind everyone that animals are not gifts, they are lifelong commitments that need to be cared for long after the holidays are over. We encourage you to do your research before adding any new members to your family.

Visit https://www.notapet.net/ for more information.

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums

11/30/2024

Meet Ollie, the North American Crow!

11/25/2024

Say hello to Baldy and his cockatiel crew! These sprightly seniors, around 20-25 years young, have recently joined the Bird Kingdom flock. Despite their age, they're full of life and ready to charm visitors.
Though you may not see them now, these feathered friends will soon have their own dedicated space. We're excited to share more details about their upcoming enclosure as plans progress.
Pictures provide by The Hamilton Aviary

11/22/2024

Join us at Bird Kingdom for the Winter Festival of Lights Hot Chocolate Trail! Savor a cozy cup of Big Mango Hot Chocolate as you browse our unique gift shop.
Discover more about the Winter Festival of Lights and its delicious Hot Chocolate Trail by visiting https://wfol.com/

11/20/2024

Let us help this holiday season with some gift ideas for the bird lover in your family. Create memorable experiences with tickets to Bird Kingdom or a membership which includes special perks. Our unique gift store has something for everyone, from delightful ornaments, home gifts, children’s books and many other gifts sure to inspire joy this season. Visit birdkingdom.ca for more info, Happy Holidays!

11/08/2024

We would like to shout out one of our employees, currently on a sabbatical all the way in India. Keeping us all updated by sending us photos of Birds! Because I mean who doesn't like a good bird photo.
He has been a dedicated member of the Bird Kingdom team for over 10 years now and has always gone above and beyond for the animals and the staff. We wish him the best on his travels and are excited to hear all about his trip when he returns.
We miss you Bharat.

10/31/2024

Meet Howard! Snowball's father (clearly cuteness runs in their genes) one of the birds from The Hamilton Aviary. He is a Goffin Cockatoo and believed to be in his mid 20's. Howard is known to be a bit more shy when it comes to meeting new people but he is coming around very well with the staff here at Bird Kingdom. Howard will be part of our flight school to help hone his flying skills. When he gets more comfortable we hope to integrate Howard into our working bird flock so he can work with the staff and also the public.
His species is native to Indonesia and is currently listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Meaning they need some help with their wild population. To find out ways you can help we encourage you to come and visit and talk to our staff and visit the IUCN website to learn more about conservation efforts currently in place.
Picture provided The Hamilton Aviary

10/26/2024

Training is a very important part of our daily lives here at Bird Kingdom. With training, we can teach the animals to do so many different things that can benefit them and us. For example, our Von Der Deckens Hornbill is trained to come and land on this specific perch when we ask him. Which allows us to see him up close and personal, and get an idea for a few different things, such as his feather condition, we can get a closer look at his feet, and eyes. Which are all great indicators of health! We can also test his reflexes (which are great by the way). But we can also change the location as we see fit allowing the other birds to watch as well, which is enriching for everyone involved.
Our trainers can be found doing this sort of exercise Monday to Friday at 11:30AM for the interactive cart tour! We invite you to come and join us during this time to learn more about training, and conservation as well!

10/25/2024

Training is a very important part of our daily lives here at Bird Kingdom. With training we can teach the animals to do so many different things that can benefit them and us. For example our Von Der Deckens Hornbill is trained to come and land on this specific perch when we ask him. Which allows us to see him up close and personal, and get an idea for a few different things, such as his feather condition, we can get a closer look at his feet, and eyes. Which are all great indicators of health! We can also test his reflexes (which are great by the way). But we can also change the location as we see fit allowing the other birds to watch as well, which is enriching for everyone involved.
Our trainers can be found doing this sort exercise Monday to Friday at 11:30AM for the interactive cart tour! We invite you to come and join us during this time to learn more about training, and conservation as well!

10/23/2024

I just wanted to stop in and remind you how cute Howard, our Albino Red-Eared Slider, is. I mean, look at that face.

10/17/2024

This years theme for the 2024 annual CAZA conference is Together for a sustainable future. "the vital intersections of science, education, and conservation, focusing on innovative strategies to ensure a thriving future for our planet." - Passage excerpted from the caza website.
We invite you to learn more regarding this event by visiting the CAZA website at https://caza.ca/conferences
We hope all the attendees have a great time during this conference! We look forward to all the great things that come from it.

Join us for the CAZA 2024 Annual Conference, held from October 15-18, 2024, at the Delta Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Nestled in the heart of the vibrant city of Saskatoon, the Delta Bessborough Hotel provides the perfect setting for this year’s gathering.

10/14/2024

Happy Thanksgiving (CA) from us to you! We are grateful for the memories we've made this year and for everyone who has helped us make them, including our dedicated staff, the amazing guests we have come through daily, and the wonderful animals we get to work with!
Please comment below what you're thankful for this year. We look forward to hearing it all :)

10/12/2024

Meet one of our new flock members Snowball! A 19-year-old Goffin Cockatoo.
We plan to integrate Snowball into our Base Camp room, where she can interact with other parrots and people. Our goal is to include her in flight demonstrations and other experiences we offer. Snowball will be enrolled in our flight school to build her confidence and teach her targeted flight.
Known for her intelligence and determination, Snowball is expected to excel in her training very quickly!
Her species is native to Indonesia and is currently listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
Photo and information provided by

10/04/2024

Today is World Animal Day! We would like to showcase some of the different kinds of animals that can be found here at Bird Kingdom. Whether they are furry, scaley, or even feathery! We work as hard as we can to care for them all equally. We hope that you can appreciate them as much as we do.

10/02/2024

Contest Alert! If your child has ever had an amazing experience at a zoo, they could win tickets to the CAZA-accredited zoo of your choice, including Bird Kingdom! Entries can be drawings, stories, pictures, or come up with a creative idea like a song or Lego sculpture. We look forward to seeing your fun zoo experiences!