Layton Wild Bird Center — 1860 N. 1000 West, Layton.
The center specializes in helping to attract wild birds and nature to the backyard. It also offers Wildlife On Wing tours to popular birding areas. For information, call 891-525-8400 or visit www.wildbird.com/franchisee/lay.
Ogden Nature Center — 966 W. 12th Street, Ogden.
Located in the heart of Ogden, the 152-acre nature preserve and education center is open to the public year-round. Offers 1.5 miles of walking trails, picnic areas, tree houses, bird blinds and an exhibit of live birds of prey. The center offers a wide variety of classes and workshops for all ages, including art, photography, birding, wildlife in Utah, outdoor recreation, conservation, sustainability, summer camps and more. For information, call 801-621-7595 or visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org.
Antelope Island — 4528 W. 1700 South, Syracuse.
Along with offering birdwatching opportunities, features a number of unique wildlife such as buffalo, antelope and bighorn sheep. For information, call 800-773-2941 or visit www.stateparks.utah.gov.
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge — 2155 W. Forest Street, Brigham City.
The refuge protects the marshes found at the mouth of the Bear River. These marshes are the largest freshwater component of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem. Since these marshes are surrounded by arid desert lands, the refuge has always been an oasis for waterfowl. The refuge road is closed until Sept. 15. Guided tours provide an alternative opportunity to view wildlife. For information, call 435-734-6425 or visit www.fws.gov/bearriver/.
Ogden Bay Waterfowl Management Area — South of Hooper on 5600 South, Weber County.
This 20,000-acre wetland is a mecca for waterfowl and birders to view birds such as grebes, herons, sandpipers, ducks, geese and gulls. About 15,000 ducks are born each year, with the most common species being cinnamon teal, gadwall, mallard, pintail and northern shoveler. Hikers can access the dike roads all year, and the vehicle loop also stays open. For information, call 801-733-1398 or visit www.wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl/forecasts/ogden_bay.php.
Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area — 1325 W. Glover Lane (925 South), Davis County.
Covers 12,000 acres and is refuge for hundreds of thousands of waterbirds, songbirds and raptors during migration and nesting seasons. More than 200 different species have been documented. To see the migration, visit March through May or August through October. For information, call 801-451-7386 or visitwww.wildlife.utah.gov/habitat/farmington_bay.php.
Tracy Aviary — 589 E. 1300 South, Salt Lake City.
Open to the public since 1938, the aviary maintains a collection of approximately 400 birds representing about 135 species. Many of these birds are considered rare or endangered. It offers live bird shows, a kids space and kids camps. For information, call 801-596-8500, ext. 100 or visit www.tracyaviary.org.
Hogle Zoo — 2600 Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City.
The Zoo is one of the most-visited attractions in the state of Utah. The zoo is spread out over 42 acres. New this year is the Up-close Animal Encounters where visitors will get a one-on-one experience with some of the more popular animals. For information, call 801-582-1631 or visit www.hoglezoo.org.