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The Friends of the Aviary is a wonderfully dedicated
volunteer group in Hamilton Ontario, drawn from all walks
of life, devoted to the preservation and
advancement of the Aviary and the care of its birds.
- To maintain a vibrant,
healthy aviary exhibit,
planned and managed
in a practical fashion
by volunteers, which
will attract, educate
and delight visitors,
and be a source of
pride for the City
of Hamilton.
- To use the
Aviary and its birds as an educational
tool to improve awareness of nature
to the general public.
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View
of outdoor flight area housing
Macaws; outdoor flight areas
are available for public viewing
between 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., May
24th to mid-October.
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- To educate volunteers in many aspects of the
care of captive birds.
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The Aviary holds
a mixed collection of birds. These include
- large parrots,
- smaller parrots,
- parakeets, (including common pet species, as well as rarer and more exotic),
- peacocks
- plus many species of finches and doves
At present we are not equipped to handle softbills or waterfowl in any numbers, nor do we house birds of prey.
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