Tracy Aviary

The boys and I went adventuring today to the Tracy Aviary in Liberty Park in Salt Lake City. I've lived in Utah most of my life, and this was the first time I've ever been!  I think it's kind of a hidden gem and can't wait to see when all the updates in progress are finished next year. We will definitely go back. Here's what we saw:

 Flamingos! Including a baby one (look closely at the picture below and see if you can spot the little gray fuzzball on the shore -- so cute!)

  

And I loved the Scarlet Ibises. Their color was so amazing!

 

The toucans were also very pretty and fun to watch. I couldn't get a good photo. It was indoors and my flash was acting up, and they were constantly in motion. Here they are "kissing!"

The golden eagles were huge and impressive.

And the Peruvian Condor was enormous!

Other highlights of the day included seeing a big group of kids gathered around a somewhat agitated peacock, who was squawking incessantly (understandably). Upon hearing its call, more than one child called to their mom, "It's a snipe!" or "Mom, it's Kevin!" My boys found a peacock feather and loved tickling each other with it. My other favorite memory was when we were feeding the ducks, Zach would chuck a handful and say, "Here!" (and he has a pretty good throwing arm -- watch out, ducks!).