A center designed to enrich the lives of psittacines & raptors.

About Us

At the Avian Center for Enrichment, we recognize that all bird owners deeply love their birds. However, over time, unexpected or undesirable behaviors can emerge, leading to stress and challenges in the caregiving relationship. Given the long lifespans of many bird species and the complexities of their care, this can unfortunately result in birds being relinquished to new homes or rescues.

In addition to behavioral concerns, we often see that both the birds and their human caregivers face age-related or health-related challenges—physical and mental—that can strain their bond and compromise the quality of life for both.

The Avian Center for Enrichment is a dedicated training facility focused on advancing understanding of bird behavior. Our mission is to educate people so they can become more informed and compassionate caretakers.

We provide enrichment for birds in a learning environment, with the goal of preparing their human companions to care for them confidently at home. While we are deeply committed to avian welfare, we are not equipped to operate as a rescue or sanctuary, and we do not offer boarding services. Our focus remains on people education and bird enrichment.

Announcements & News

Seize the Sky: Free Flying Demonstration & Conversation with Chan
Chan Quach Presents at Gila River Resort & Casino
Sponsored by Harrison’s Bird Foods | Saturday, October 4, 2025

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, Chan Quach delivered a captivating presentation at the Gila River Resort & Casino in Phoenix, AZ, sponsored by Harrison’s Bird Foods. The event reached new heights—literally—as all seven of Chan’s macaws took flight just before sunset, soaring above the desert landscape and circling an awestruck audience of veterinarians and veterinary students.

The live demonstration powerfully reinforced Chan’s core message: the critical role of behavioral enrichment and environmental complexity in promoting avian well-being. His philosophy challenges conventional norms of parrot ownership, advocating for a holistic standard of care that gives equal weight to behavioral and physical health. By preventing chronic stress, stereotypies, and other behavioral disorders, this approach redefines what it means to responsibly care for companion birds.

Throughout the talk, attendees were able to follow along with a live slideshow on their phones as Chan emphasized three essential pillars of a happy, healthy bird: Nutrition, Discipline, and Enrichment.

EMAIL CORRECTION

It came to our attention that the email on our flyer is misspelled. If you attended the AAV Conference and tried to send us an email we didn’t recieve it. Please resend to:

info@aviancenterforenrichment.com