Mondays and Thursdays only. Geared towards children 2 – 6 years old
Hear stories from our bird hospital and learn how to be a junior veterinarian.
Little Peepers Story Time
FliteZone Theater
Tuesdays Only - Geared toward children 2-6 years old.
Hear stories and meet feathery friends. More about Little Peepers!
Junior Chefs
Penguin Point Vestibule
Wednesdays and Fridays only. Geared towards children 2-5 years old. Help us make food for our birds as you learn what your favorite feathery friends like to eat for breakfast.
Penguin Connection
Book at concierge desk
Enjoy a special encounter with one of our African penguins as you get nose-to-beak with one of the Aviary's most popular residents. Attendee must be at least 42 inches. Maximum of 6 people. More about Penguin Connection
Wetlands Feeding
Wetlands Exhibit
Help National Aviary trainers feed the birds their morning snack.
Parrots of the Caribbean
Book at Concierge Desk
You’ve never met a flock of pirates like these! Travel the seven seas (and the Three Rivers) with our flock of friendly pirate parrots! There be treasure at the National Aviary!
Flamingo Connection
Book at concierge desk
Frolic with our flamingos in the Wetlands as they get up close to nuzzle and preen you. Attendee must be at least 42 inches. Maximum 4 people. More about Flamingo Connection
Parrot Connection
Book at concierge desk
Enjoy a special encounter with one of our Amazon parrots as they paint a special picture for you. Attendee must be at least 42 inches. Maximum of 4 people. More about Parrot Connection
Feed the Lories
Lories & Friends Exhibit
Lories feeding from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Prepare for a colorful brush with nature as our flock of rainbow lorikeets fly down for a visit. Purchase a cup of nectar and you’ll have them eating out of your hand! Lories & Friends is sponsored by Dollar Bank. More about our lories!
Tropical Forest Feeding
Tropical Forest Exhibit
Gather by the fountain and help feed the birds
Meet A Patient
Concierge Desk
Meet one of the Aviary’s hospital patients and learn about the unique medical care provided for our birds.
Birds of Prey Connection
Book at Concierge Desk
Get nose to beak with the Aviary’s most fearless residents!
Penguin Feeding
Penguin Point
Learn about African penguins during a daily feeding.
Parrots of the Caribbean
Book at Concierge Desk
You’ve never met a flock of pirates like these! Travel the seven seas (and the Three Rivers) with our flock of friendly pirate parrots! There be treasure at the National Aviary!
Wetlands Feeding
Wetlands Exhibit
Help National Aviary trainers feed the birds their morning snack.
Owl Connection
Book at concierge desk
Go hoot to hoot with one of the Aviary's owls in this special encounter. Attendee must be at least 42 inches. Maximum of 4 people. More about Owl Connection
Feed the Lories
Lories & Friends exhibit Hornbill Hall
Lories feeding from 2:30 until 3:00 p.m.
Prepare for a colorful brush with nature as our flock of rainbow lorikeets fly down for a visit. Purchase a cup of nectar and you’ll have them eating out of your hand! Lories & Friends is sponsored by Dollar Bank. More about our lories!
Penguin Connection
Book at concierge desk
Enjoy a special encounter with one of our African penguins as you get nose-to-beak with one of the Aviary's most popular residents. Attendee must be at least 42 inches. Maximum of 6 people. More about Penguin Connection
Tropical Forest Feeding
Tropical Forest Exhibit
Gather by the fountain and help feed the birds.
Penguin Feeding
Penguin Point
Find out all about the National Aviary's African penguins and their new home in Penguin Point!
Penguin Feeding
Penguin Point
Find out all about the National Aviary's African penguins and their new home in Penguin Point!
Feed the Lories
Lories & Friends exhibit
Lories feeding from 4:00 until 4:30 p.m.
Prepare for a colorful brush with nature as our flock of rainbow lorikeets fly down for a visit. Purchase a cup of nectar and you’ll have them eating out of your hand! Lories & Friends is sponsored by Dollar Bank. More about our lories!
