Chikara the trumpeter hornbill shows her stuff

In this video, Chikara, one of our trumpeter hornbills, is training for our education programs. She and her brother Astar fly between trainers while catching a grape in mid-air.

Frighteningly adorable

Yes, you guessed it...Niles! If I could go as anybody for Halloween, it would be Niles. He even wears Halloweeny colors.

Niles speaks!

At least until he realizes the paparazzi is filming...



I love the songs of Niles.

Chikara would like my full attention!

Here's a video of our beautiful trumpeter hornbill, Chikara, who would really like me to put the camera down and give her a grape or a cuddle. Preferably in that order!

Oh Niles you shine in my firmament

I've never met a human who didn't love Niles to distraction. Niles, our African southern ground hornbill, has recently returned from entertaining the people at the Stone Zoo in Boston. For the next few months he'll be maxing and relaxing at the Sanctuary's Education Training Center. He appreciates the downtime, but doesn't shy away from paparazzi or petting.