Expression of Interest - Adaption of Parrots From The Cook Park Aviary

Overview Orange City Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably experienced individuals interested in providing a permanent home for a small number of elderly native parrots currently housed in the Cook Park Aviary. Purpose The birds have reached an age and stage of life where Council considers that retirement from public display and placement in a suitable, quieter home environment may provide an improved long-term welfare outcome. Council's overriding consideration in assessing expressions of interest will be the ongoing health, welfare, security and quality of life of the birds. Birds Available for Rehoming Two white cockatoos currently housed in the northern section of the Cook Park aviary. Both birds spend most of their time on the ground or climbing the wire sides of the cage as they are flightless. As they have lived together for many years, preference will be given to rehoming them together. One white cockatoo and one Long-billed Corella currently housed in the centre aviary at Cook Park. As they have lived together for many years, preference would be given to rehoming them together. One Galah currently housed in the middle section of the Cook Park Aviary. Eligibility Applicants must have suitable experience with bird care As the birds are elderly, prospective adopters must recognise that their future care may involve age-related health conditions, reduced mobility, changes in behaviour and potentially increased veterinary requirements Information Requested Applications should include details of: The applicant's experience with bird care Proposed housing and management arrangements Expressions of Interest must address all 17 points in the Expression of Interest document. How to Apply Click here to read the Expression of Interest document. Expressions of Interest must be submitted to council@orange.nsw.gov.au by 5pm, 24 October 2026.