The unmistakable calls of American Flamingoes and the boisterous braying of African Penguins set the tone for the National Aviary’s NEW seasonal theme, Rainforest Retreat! 
 
Beginning Wed., January 8, step into the lush, vibrant world where every bird call and rustle of tree branches tells a story. Let nature’s symphony of sounds – like the whistling notes of a Spotted Whistling-Duck to the melodic tweets of Island Canaries – take center stage during NEW Daily Activities, included with General Admission.  
 

Sunsetting on Mon., January 6: Towering trees loom overhead, as you feel the rush of vibrant, feathered species flying or strutting by you during Forests, the National Aviary’s fall seasonal theme, Presented by Peoples.  
 
Visit the Aviary and be transported to a storybook world venture into the woodlands – brimming with diverse wildlife and magnificent flora, including a fierce Golden Eagle and bright orange Andean Cocks-of-the-Rock.

No, it’s Habitat Heroes! From the silent-flight master, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl to acrobatic macaws, Habitat Heroes, presented by AAA Travel takes you around the world to witness the incredible adaptations that allow these birds to thrive in their natural habitats. Watch as they soar overhead and strut right by you with their beauty and power, and learn how they play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of the ecosystem.