Tracy Aviary Receives $55,000 Donation from Young Living
Donation will help the Aviary maintain operations and conservation efforts during COVID-19 pandemic
Aviary provides education, exhibits and other conservation programs for the Salt Lake community, reaching more than 60,000 children each year
LEHI, Utah, April 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Young Living, the world's leading provider of essential oils, today announced a donation to Salt Lake City-based Tracy Aviary. The $55,000 donation will help Tracy Aviary maintain operations and support conservation efforts while it's closed to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 82-year-old Tracy Aviary is the oldest and largest free-standing aviary in the United States, annually welcoming more than 130,000 guests and reaching another 60,000 through outreach education efforts including the award-winning Nature in the City, a free program offered throughout Salt Lake County, and a conservation program that engages more than 100 volunteer community scientists to help conduct research along the Jordan River. A visit to the aviary encourages appreciation for the natural world and fosters an interest in environmental responsibility.
"Tracy Aviary plays a crucial role in helping our community understand why conservation is so important. It's one thing to read about saving the environment and quite another thing to see so many amazing birds and other animals up close and realizing the impact they have on the world around us," said Jared Turner, president and COO at Young Living. "We're honored to be able to donate to this special community landmark and ensure it continues to thrive during these challenging times."
This sizable donation was raised from the sales of Young Living's Feather the Owl Oil Diffuser. The Feather the Owl diffuser is an exclusive, custom-designed ultrasonic diffuser that functions as a humidifier, aroma diffuser, night-light, and white-noise machine all in one. These popular owl-themed diffusers were released last year and have been sold out multiple times, proving that both the diffuser and the great cause behind it have been popular within the Young Living community. To date, Young Living has donated a total of $125,000 to the Aviary from this initiative.
"The pandemic is an unprecedented experience for us, and the aviary will feel the pinch from being closed during spring break and as it gets warmer. We rely on a combination of admission, memberships, gift shop sales and other revenue to raise funds that help us ensure our birds receive the best food, care and attention possible. A donation of this size will go a long way toward helping us maintain top quality welfare for the birds in our collection, and keep staff employed so that we're ready to meet the needs of the community when the social distancing and stay home orders are lifted," said Tim Brown, president and CEO of Tracy Aviary. "We'd also like to invite the public to donate what they can to the aviary during this crisis. Our goal is to avoid allowing the pandemic to impact our programs and conservation efforts."
While the aviary is currently closed to the public, it has made many valuable resources available, including videos for children and curriculum for parents and teachers through its website, www.tracyaviary.org, and its social channels, including Facebook.
To learn more about memberships, sponsorships and other donation options, visit https://tracyaviary.org/donate
About Young Living Essential Oils
Young Living Essential Oils, LC, based in Lehi, Utah, is the world leader in essential oils, offering the highest-quality oil-infused products available. Young Living takes its industry leadership seriously, setting the standard with its proprietary Seed to Seal® quality commitment, which involves three critical pillars: Sourcing, Science, and Standards. These guiding principles help Young Living protect the planet and provide pure, authentic products that its members can feel confident about using and sharing with friends and family. Young Living's products—which all come from corporate-owned farms, partner farms, and Seed to Seal-certified suppliers—not only support a healthy lifestyle but also provide opportunities for over 6 million global members to find a sense of purpose and whole-life wellness by aligning their work with their values and passions. For more information, visit YoungLiving.com, follow @youngliving on Instagram, or like us on Facebook.
About Tracy Aviary
Tracy Aviary is a nonprofit organization inspiring curiosity and caring for birds and nature through education and conservation. The Aviary is home to over 400 birds, 135 species of birds and is open 363 days a year. Located at 589 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84105. For more information, you can visit www.tracyaviary.org.
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