Avian Adventures - The ultimate choice for a unique birthday party or unforgettable
special event! Serving all of San Diego, Riverside, and
Los Angeles Counties.
Call 619-651-8384 or send
an email to
book you own Avian Adventure!
Specializing in up close Animal Encounters
for:
• Birthday
Parties
• Film Work
• Classroom Presentations |
• Special Events
• School Assemblies |
About
Avian Adventures – Animal Training
and Presentations
Avian
Adventures is recognized for the unique
approach to animal education and program
presentations. Avian Adventures specialize
in using non-traditional birds and their
behaviors to provide audiences with an
up close animal encounters and experiences.
Avian Adventures is committed to connecting
humans and animals. At an Avian Adventures
presentation, you will not see parrots
riding bicycles, roller skating, or playing
basketball. We provide the audience to
up close encounters and natural bird behaviors.
Based on feedback received from audience
members and past clients, this approach
is well received and preferred when compared
to other traditional animal shows.
 
Avian Adventures is based in Southern
California and our collection represents
over 15 different species from around the
world. Avian Adventures leverages a wide
variety of exotic birds from around the
world. We are home to several unusual bird
species including blue crown hanging parrots
(Loriculus galgulus), oriental pied hornbills
(Anthracoceros albirostris), East African
Crowned Cranes (Balearica regulorum gibbericeps),
Chilean Flamingos (Phoenicopterus chilensis),
and a large assortment of large hookbill
parrots. All birds at Avian Adventures
have been captive bred and raised by private
breeders and we do not take any birds out
of the wild.
Our state of the art facility offers
was built and developed specifically for
our birds and includes climate controlled
enclosures, simulated daylight and sunsets,
and advanced foraging enrichment systems
to ensure optimal mental health and stimulation.
Brandon A. Melanese,
Founder, Training Director
Brandon has always had a
strong love for animals, especially the
exotic. He has worked with and trained
various animals including household pets
like rats, dogs, cats, and rabbits to the
larger exotics including camels, zebras,
llamas, guanacos, emus, ostriches, water
buffalo, horses (Minis, Saddlebreds, and
Clydesdales), Asian leopards, mountain
lions, servals, caracals, monitor lizards,
jungle cats, and a wide variety of parrots.
Brandon's true passion has always been
birds, especially parrots, hornbills, toucans,
and softbills.
As a young boy, Brandon's
1st bird was a Goffin Cockatoo given to
him by his parents on his 13th birthday.
From there, his love for birds took off
and over the years continued to collect
and work with some of the worlds most interesting
and beautiful "feathered friends."
 
Brandon founded Avian Adventures
in 2005 with a strong emphasis on educating
the public about birds and the importance
of conservation. Brandon is an a accomplished
avian, cat, and dog trainer and is a member
and supports to several nationally recognized
and respected organizations including the
American
Federation of Aviculture (AFA),
Aviculture Society of America (ASA), International
Marine Animal Trainers Association (IMATA),
Pet Industry
Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC).
During Brandon's spare time,
he enjoys spending time with his Standard
Poodle and French Bulldog. He also is an
accomplished dog handler and shows his
poodles professionally around Southern
California. He is active in several local
dog and bird clubs. Brandon has also started
a captive breeding program for the blue
crowned hanging parrot.
Updated March 21, 2010: Workshops; Meet
The Birds
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