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Photo: Trainer for a Day participant feeding birds in the WetlandsGreat for teens and adults!
Ages 12 and up. Children ages 12-16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Discover what it takes to care for, feed and train more then 600 birds in this hands-on immersion experience. Participants spend a full day working alongside trainers in a variety of the National Aviary’s animal areas. Experience the excitement of working among groups of lorikeets and flamingos. Assist our show team with training new birds for our programs. The day wouldn’t be complete without a chance to spend some time with our group of African penguins!

Other highlights include participation in afternoon feeds in the Aviary’s walk-through exhibits where flamingos, starlings, pelicans and other birds swim, fly and play.

Pricing:
$225 Aviary Members; $250 Non-members
Additional $50 for chaperones accompanying guests age 12-16.

A National Aviary t-shirt, box lunch(es) and a photo of your experience are included in cost of registration.

To register call 412-258-9445.    Must be booked a minimum of two weeks in advance.


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