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Contributed by: Anna Gonce on 10/10/2006

The Gabriel Foundation is celebrating the Grand Opening of its new Aviary and Adoption Center. The 40,000 sq. ft. facility features three buildings that house up to 350 birds. At this one-of-a-kind facility, visitors can get up close and experience firsthand the magical beauty of macaws, cockatoos, amazons, conures, and other birds.

October 14 and 15, 2006 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Admission is free.

The Gabriel Foundation's Aviary and Adoption Center is located at 39520 County Road 13 in Elizabeth, CO.

ACTIVITES INCLUDE:

· Dedication Ceremony with special Pet Memorial Tree dedication

· Aviary and Adoption Center tours

· Scavenger hunt, pumpkin carving contest and games for children and adults

· Souvenir photos

· Silent Auction

If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation in honor of this very special event. Public support is crucial to the parrots and programs of The Gabriel Foundation. For more information, visit www.thegabrielfoundation.org or call 303-629-5900 ext 200.

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Submitted By: Anna Gonce

posted on 10/11/2006 @ 4:09:13 PM

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From Hwy 86 East thru Franktown, into Elizabeth; In Elizabeth, turn left/north at the 2nd traffic light, C.R. 13 (this is the only direction you can turn); Continue north on C.R. 13 for a little more than 5 ½ miles. After the t-intersection with C.R. 158, you will see on the right/east side of the road, 3 outbuildings and a large, Italian-style yellow gold colored stucco house. This is 39520 County Road 13 (red address marker in front of driveway pillars). Pull into driveway, past the house, and down the hill to the 3 outbuildings. The house is a private residence, and the outbuildings are where The Gabriel Foundation's aviary is located. Aviary telephone #: 303-646-3537

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Submitted By: Joe McDaniel

posted on 10/10/2006 @ 11:03:25 AM

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The photo of the Blue & Yellow Macaw is really nice. This is a worthy endeavor. It would help if you could edit this story to include directions. Not many people know the Kiowa/Elizabeth area, so Cty Rd 13 is vague. (If we go east on Highway 86, where do we turn?) It is such a shame that so many people think they can keep these beautiful creatures as "pets" and eventually have to admit that they can't. TGF offers an outlet for their well-intentioned but ill-advised actions.

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