Budgies are nomadic flock parakeets that have been bred in captivity since the 19th century. Opened in April 2009, "Boundless Budgies" houses free-flying parakeets which guests are permitted to hand-feed. She has bred and shown English budgies. Hand-reared budgies may take slightly longer to wean than parent-raised chicks. During 2005, the zoo created an Australian walk-through exhibit that featured wallabies and budgies. Feeding sticks for the budgies may be purchased. Budgies are the only species in the genus "Melopsittacus". The clubs nickname is The Budgies.