Budgie SanctuaryRescueEvery aviary has been part of the sanctuary’s journey. As our experience, residents and resources have grown, their housing has changed too—always with safety, comfort and species-appropriate care at the centre.
Our outdoor aviaries have continued to evolve as the sanctuary has grown. In this view, the aviary on the left is home to our lorikeets and the larger aviary on the right houses our Alexandrines. Keeping species in suitable, separate environments allows us to provide the space, perches, feeding arrangements and daily care each group needs.
The space between the aviaries is part of our daily routine: feeding, cleaning, checking every bird and watching for any change in behaviour or wellbeing. Natural branches, secure wire and sheltered sections help create practical homes where the birds can move, rest and socialise safely.
The original aviary at the back was built in 2006. It is no longer used for permanent housing, but it still has a useful role: our indoor birds can spend supervised time there enjoying fresh air and sunshine, with us remaining inside the aviary with them until they return indoors. The two middle aviaries shown here are also retired and are no longer used.
An aviary is more than wire and shelter. It must help protect birds from escape, predators, rodents and weather while providing appropriate space, enrichment and opportunities for natural behaviour. We continue to assess and improve our facilities as the sanctuary develops.
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