Bird Kingdom

08/24/2024

Recently, it was announced that The Hamilton Aviary would be closing its doors to the public. Despite the efforts of many dedicated volunteers, they have been unable to relocate the facility and continue their invaluable work of nearly 100 years.
While we're saddened by this loss, we're grateful for the countless memories and the incredible work they've done and recognize the impact they have made. After careful consideration and collaboration, we're honored to announce that Bird Kingdom is welcoming 12 of the aviary's beloved birds into our family. Our goal is to use this opportunity to educate the public about the responsibilities and challenges of parrot ownership. While we know that The Hamilton Aviary and its work cannot be replaced, our staff is excited to welcome these birds and learn about their unique personalities. We hope that everyone will join us in giving them a warm welcome and that you will love them as much as we do.

A big thank you to The Hamilton Aviary for entrusting us with these birds.

Pictures and information provided by Hamilton are soon to come.

08/23/2024

CONTEST ALERT
Kids can share their favourite zoo story and win admission tickets to any CAZA-accredited zoo or aquarium, including Bird Kingdom!

Details in the post below:

08/15/2024

Have you ever wondered what the Main Aviary looks like from the top? Well here’s your answer! That’s what I would call a Birds Eye view.

08/14/2024

A common question we hear is when a parrot screams does that mean they are angry? The quick answer is no, this is not usually the case. Parrots have many forms of communication; one of the most common forms is screaming. For wild Macaws and other parrot species, it is common for them to live in dense jungles or forests, and to communicate effectively and clearly through the trees they have to be LOUD! While they have many forms of silent communication, like eye pinning, feather raising, and others, these usually aren't as effective when communicating from afar.

08/03/2024

Who doesn't love a good Super Worm in the morning am I right?

07/18/2024

Did you know that the Yellow Naped Amazon is currently listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List? A big reason for this is due to poaching for the pet trade. Most people see these beautiful and intelligent birds on social media and think that they would make a good pet. But they really don't, Parrots as a whole for many different reasons, can be very difficult to care for. On average 85% of pet Parrots are rehomed within the first 3 years of ownership. Making them the most rehomed pet in the world.
If we can reduce the demand for these animals in captivity we can hopefully reduce the poaching of them in the wild. Allowing their populations to grow again before we are too late.

To learn more about this species and other exotic animal species in the pet trade we encourage you to visit local accredited zoos and educational websites such as https://www.aza.org/connect-stories/stories/not-a-pet-aza-ifaw-combat-illegal-exotic-pet-trade

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums International Fund for Animal Welfare inc

07/16/2024

Did you know that Green Iguanas are amazing climbers? In their native range of South America they can be commonly seen in the trees looking for edible vegetation as well as cover/shelter from possible predators.
Our Green Iguana “Monster”, can commonly be seen up in the top of his enclosure sitting with his friends the Gyuana Toucanettes “Earl”, and “Pekoe”. So if you ever find yourself looking for him, try looking up! But make sure there isn't a bird sitting above you first…

07/10/2024

Life can be hard when your just a baby Rosey Bourke in a big world. How can you be expected to keep your feathers straight AND also be this adorable. Honestly.

07/10/2024

Children's contest - your child could win tickets to a CAZA-accredited zoo or aquarium, including Bird Kingdom!

07/04/2024

We would like to introduce our newest members of the flock, the Von der Decken's hornbills! They can usually be seen flying around in the top of the aviary and exploring their new home, but as they get more comfortable will likely be seen all over as they are very active. We hope you can help us welcome them with open wings!

06/29/2024

Summer is officially upon us! Because of this, we have started our summer hours! We are now open at 9am daily, with the last ticket sale being at 5:45pm. We look forward to seeing everyone!

06/26/2024

CJ, the Yellow-Headed Amazon showing off his amazing camouflage skills. Living in a flock in the wild, if you see this in a tree you might mistake him for a fruit!

06/07/2024

I think it is safe to say that the tortoises love strawberries. what do you think?

05/31/2024

In honor of World Parrot Day, we would like to introduce the newest member of the flock. Junior, the Hyacinth Macaw. Like the nearly 50 other parrots in Bird Kingdom, he has been affected by the pet trade, not only as an individual but as a species. With the current IUCN red list status at Vulnerable and an estimated wild population of only 4300 mature individuals, they are not doing well. Junior at one point in his life was somebody's pet with an average lifespan of 80+ years and the mentality of a roughly 2-year-old human they were unable to give him the care he required. He was donated to the Aquarium De Quebec and eventually donated here. We invite you to visit https://www.notapet.net/ to learn more about the exotic pet trade and how you can help. After learning this information about Junior, how old do you think he would be? Comment below, and the winner will receive 4 free tickets to Bird Kingdom, we encourage you to talk to our staff to learn more about parrots in the pet trade. We look forward to your answers!

05/23/2024

Happy Word Turtle Day from Raj the Red Eared Slider Turtle!

05/22/2024

Ho-Ho's reaction before and after we told him that he was spoiled... I think it went well dont you?

05/21/2024

I'm not sure how else to break it to everyone. But it would appear that lettuce beards are in style again. Our trend setter Lilly the Leopard Tortoise knows quite a lot about fashion, so I guess you will be seeing more of them. Can't wait to see all the different ways people wear them.

05/15/2024

Bird Kingdom is hosting a satellite event for the first ! No admission required, running 9:30 to 4:00 on May 15, 2024.

05/11/2024

Happy World Migratory Bird Day from our Cattle Egret Gurdy. One of the most migratory bird species we have at Bird Kingdom. While they normally follow a normal migratory pattern they can sometimes stray from their usual route and can be found far north of where they are usually seen. Sometimes even being seen here in Canada as well! This remarkable species is actually carnivorous feeding on primarily insects as well as some small mammals and reptiles/amphibians. Currently considered least concern on the IUCN Red List this species shouldn't be going anywhere any time soon. Except for warmer climates.

05/07/2024

Hello, have we met before? 💚

05/03/2024

What a wonderful thank-you letter from Stevensville School! We love supporting local schools and nonprofits, and it's so nice to get a letter like this.

Do you like this art as much as we do?

05/01/2024

NEW✨at Bird Kingdom “Old Dutch Capuchine Pigeon” these are some fancy Pigeons! Have you seen them yet?

04/27/2024

A great place to visit on a rainy day 🌧️ Hello from Arthur!

04/25/2024

Meet Cleo. She is a female Eclectus Parrot, unlike some other brightly coloured parrots who would use their looks to stand out against their environment she would use her amazing colourations to blend in with her environment. Primarily nesting in hollowed out trees in the Solomon Islands this provides excellent coverage for themselves and their young.
Thankfully this species is considered least concern on the IUCN red list, meaning that they should be around for generations to come.

Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums

04/22/2024

We would like to stop and take a minute to remind everyone of the meaning of today and that it doesn’t have to just be one day a year. Earth Day can be every day and not just through large steps. You can take small steps every day to help everyone towards a better life. You can turn off any electricity that you aren’t using and unplug items when you’re done with them, you can reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost. You can even upcycle the retired materials you have lying around your house and make them brand new again. Remember we share the Earth with more than just human beings. Plants, Insects, and Animals rely on it too meaning they rely on us to keep it clean and safe for their future generations as well as ours.
Tell us what you do in your everyday life that you feel makes a difference, big or small. You might just inspire someone to do the same.

Happy Earth Day From us to you.

04/20/2024

04/17/2024

We would like you to join us in celebrating international Bat Appreciation Day. We hope that in the past couple weeks you have learned a bit more about how amazing bats truly are, and the important work they do for our environment. They are definitely very underappreciated and commonly misunderstood animals. Here at Bird Kingdom we firmly believe all animals are important no matter the size or possible negative view people may have of them, and we hope to help you feel the same way as well.

We may be biased but personally I'm not sure how you can look at a bat and think anything other than "How cute!"

Thanks

-The Bird Kingdom Team.

04/11/2024

Did you know that bats are actually play some pretty important roles in our everyday lives. Some bats like the Little Brown Bat eat on average about 1000 flying insects every day, or up to half their body weight. So next time you see a Little Brown Bat remember to thank it for working hard to ensure that your parties have a few less mosquitoes to worry about.
Egyptian Fruit Bats play a huge part in seed dispersal, feeding on primarily fruit the undigested seeds go through their digestive tract and they p**p them out giving fruit trees more of an opportunity to spread. Ensuring that other animals in the area as well as them-selves have long lasting food supplies for years to come.

04/09/2024

Contrary to popular belief bats do not just sleep upside down they actually spend most of their lives upside down! Bats are physically incapable of standing upright for multiple reasons, one being that their feet are not strong enough to support them. So instead they hang, utilizing special locking tendons in their feet to ensure that they do not fall, even while they sleep. Living in very tight social groups this also means they can take up much less space than say a flock of birds living in a tree.
Looking at our colony of bats, how many would you guess live there? Whoever gets the correct number first will be given 2 free admission tickets to Bird Kingdom!
We look forward to your answers!

04/05/2024

Bird Kingdom will be CLOSED Monday April 8th 2024 for the Solar Eclipse. Please visit us any other day! Our animal care staff will still be working hard to keep our feathered friends happy! Bird Kingdom is located in the heart of the tourist district where there is excepted to be travel issues and road closers for the viewing of the . For the safety of our staff, birds and customers we will reopen Tuesday April 9th 2024 at 9:30am. We are also open this weekend (Saturday April 6th and Sunday April 7th) Enjoy the Solar Eclipse everyone! 🌞🌖🌗🌘🌑