Keepin it Clean: Toucan Bathtime

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Paco, Paz, & Pepe love to take baths. It is a necessary, healthy activity for them to engage in as it removes any dirt and dander from their feathers and motivates them to preen themselves thoroughly. They currently seem to … Continue reading

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The Right Perch for Toucan Toes

When we were setting up the toucan enclosures for their arrival, I was most excited about arranging their perches – I wanted it to be like a jungle-gym for toucans with plenty of fun places to hop. Toucans love to … Continue reading

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How Toco Toucans Protect Their Eyes

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Toco toucans have some of the most beautiful eyes you will ever see. Very expressive and soulful, they connect with you immediately through strong eye contact. What makes them appear so colorful are the two layers of bare, unfeathered skin … Continue reading

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Turtle Enrichment for Toucans

Our toucans enjoy spectacular views from their large, outdoor enclosures. From up on their higher perches, they can see well across the bright turquoise Caribbean waters. They watch the seagulls and pelicans dive for fish; watch sailboats and yachts cruise … Continue reading

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Pepe: Coming Into His Own

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I have seen a lot of positive changes in the toucans since they first arrived at the end of June. They really seem to be settling in to their new home, less stressed and taking on each day with enthusiasm. … Continue reading

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Breakfast of Toucan Champions

One of the most important aspects of caring for a Toco Toucan is their diet. If you search for information on toucans, you are sure to find many websites discussing the utmost importance of what you choose to feed to … Continue reading

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The Bag of Wonder – Toucan Enrichment Game

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When I first began a training program with my birds, I was going into their cages 3-4 times a day for training sessions. I was trying to make sure I kept it positive, but was worried that they would eventually … Continue reading

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Thirsty: Water for Toucans

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In the weeks before we picked up our three Tocos, as you can imagine, I was already lost in the Toucanland of the Worldwide Web. I couldn’t get enough – I soaked up every piece of information that I could … Continue reading

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