IAATE 2013 Conference

Last week, I traveled to Tampa, Florida for the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators conference. It was 4 days filled with bird nerd activities, presentations and meals. I had the chance to go behind the scenes of Natural Encounters, the Florida Aquarium and the Tampa Lowry Zoo. It was awesome! I learned a lot, met some new friends and got to see some pretty amazing things! I would call it a completely successful trip!

The entire IAATE conference crew!

Steve Martin training a parrot at Natural Encounters

Andean Condor being free flown at Natural Encounters

HARPY EAGLE!!!!

Check out those Harpy Eagle Talons!

YAY for getting my photo taken with the harpy at Natural Encounters!

Ray touch tank

African Porcupine!

Martial Eagle

Lorikeet Landing