Bird Kingdom

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!

10/23/2024

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!

10/01/2024

Meet Puff, an Indian Ringneck. He is approximately 21 years old, he previously participated in a breeding program and is known to not be overly fond of human interaction, at least physical interaction. With this in mind the plan will be to introduce Puff, into our Main Aviary where he can interact with other birds his size.
This species is native to Southern India and is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Pictures and information provided by

09/26/2024

We want to shout out Miss Laila, a LOCAL HERO and bus driver who is keeping Niagara's kids safe! With permission from Sharp Bus Lines Limited, she created a bus safety program teaching her student passengers important safety skills, giving them worksheets on bus safety with prizes for those who complete her program. We are so proud of her initiative that we contributed a free Bird Kingdom admission for every student on her bus who is able to complete Miss Laila's Bus Safety Program.
She told us her motivation is that "everyone on my bus is someone's baby" and she wants to help provide them with the skills they all need to be safe. Just last week she had to react when a driver ran a red light and almost hit her bus. Thankfully due to Miss Laila's quick reflexes and training none of the students were hurt as they knew how to react. The driver was immediately brought to justice by a local police officer who happened to see the incident happen and was able to pull them over.
We hope to see her hard work be shared with others so more people can follow along and everyone's children can be that much safer.

Thank you for your amazing work, Miss Laila!

09/20/2024

We had to break it to Sticks the Great Tailed Grackle that all the food on the cart was in fact not for her... Someone might have to tell her she is actually the drama.

09/18/2024

I think we all know the saying "When life gives you blocks, you chew them" Right?
Big thanks to a guest who donated some hand made parrot toys! The birds absolutely love them!

Another big thanks to Arthur the Military Macaw for posing for us.

09/12/2024

Meet Jessie, she is an Umbrella Cockatoo and is around 27 years old. Like most Cockatoo species she is known to be quite the playful and loud! We expect her to keep us busy and on our toes at all times. We hope to help Jessie hone her flight skills with our flight school and expect to see her progress rather quick.
Pictures and information provided by

09/07/2024

Today is National Threatened Species Day in Australia. We would like to ask you to take a moment and check out this link to the World Wild Life Fund to learn more about threatened species in Australia and how you can help.

National Threatened Species Day is a day when we shine a spotlight on all the Australian native animal and plant species that are facing similar fates to that of the Tasmanian tiger.

09/06/2024

Meet Billy and Bubette, a bonded pair of Blue and Gold Macaws, who have joined Bird Kingdom. Bubette, a 25-year-old female, and Billy, a 30-year-old male.
Bubbette is known to be a bit more outgoing while Billy is known to be a little more shy. We look forward to working with them and watching their personalities shine.
Native to South America, Blue and Gold Macaws are currently classified as "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List.
Pictures and Information provided by The Hamilton Aviary

09/04/2024

Today is National Wildlife Day! In honor of that we would like you to meet Edwin, he has a brother named Ace who was not as photogenic today. You might be wondering how they made their way into our facility under the care of humans rather than living in their natural environment. For reasons that remain unclear, a private owner proceeded to take them into their home. While in their home they began to imprint, for any bird imprinting is a critical moment in their life, as it helps them identify what type of animal they are. After imprinting has happened, it is irreversible, which means that for Ace and Ed who imprinted on humans, they now believe they are human and will for the rest of their lives.
After about a year of living with people, these two were brought to a rehabilitation center, and deemed unreleasable. So they contacted us and thankfully we were able to take them into our facility. But for many many individuals, this isn't the story. Animals that are deemed unreleasable due to any reason if they are not able to find placement in a facility like ours or some permanent housing are often euthanized as they would not be able to survive in the environment they came from.
If you see an animal that you believe may be in distress the first step you should take is to contact a local rehabilitation center with trained professionals to help you through the appropriate steps to take to ensure the best possible outcome for this animal. Most importantly, never take a wild animal from their natural environment.

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.