Aviary

About Our Aviary

Mississippi Aquarium's Aviary is one of the unique parts of our campus. Take a leisurely stroll through our immersive aviary and get up close with birds from all around the globe. Stop by the brook to watch some of our ducks swim or look for one of our White-cheeked turacos in the enclosed aviary.

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*Important Notice*

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been found in Mississippi. This virus, commonly known as “bird flu,” affects wild birds and can be transmitted to any bird.

Mississippi Aquarium's vet team is closely monitoring the situation and is implementing safety precautions to protect the birds that call Mississippi Aquarium home.

As a precautionary measure, visitors to Mississippi Aquarium are asked NOT to enter the Aviary if they meet any of the following criteria:

• Have backyard chickens, other poultry, or waterfowl
• Have recently been bird hunting and are wearing the same shoes/clothes to the Aquarium
• Are currently sick
• Have been in contact with shorebirds, waterfowl, or chickens in any setting

LEARN MORE ABOUT HPAI

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North America

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Hooded Merganser

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White Ibis

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North American Ruddy Duck

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Australia

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Masked Lapwing

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Africa

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Emerald Starling

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Superb Starling

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Speckled Mousebird

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Purple Glossy Starling

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South America

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Scarlet Ibis

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Guira Cuckoo

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Blue-Throated Piping-Guan

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Saffron Finch

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Asia

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Golden Pheasant

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Lady Amherst Pheasant

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Nicobar Pigeon

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Green-Winged Dove

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Pied Imperial Pigeon

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Europe

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Marbled Teal Duck

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Ways to Support Our Birds

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Adopt a Penguin

Make an impact and participate in the Aquarium's Adopt An Animal Gift Program.

Recipients will receive a gift box that includes:

• Adoption certificate
• Plush penguin
• Animal fact card
• Animal sticker
• Signed Thank You note from the Mississippi Aquarium team

Best of all, 100% of your purchase directly supports the health and well-being of our animals!

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Support Aviary Enrichment

Mississippi Aquarium's animal enrichment program provides physically and mentally stimulating toys, activities, and environments for all of our animals. Enrichment allows our animals to demonstrate species-specific behavior found in their natural environments.

These items allow our animals to exercise control of their surroundings and enhance their well-being. Just like proper nutrition and veterinary care, animal enrichment is essential to animal welfare.

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