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Member Exclusive: Expert Talk with Teri Grendzinski: Flamingo Rescue in South Africa

April 12 |

Friday, April 12 | 3 – 4 pm | Reserve a spot via your Member profile | Space is limited, reservations are free

Join Teri Grendzinski, who has worked at the Aviary for three decades, as she recalls her travels to South Africa to help rehabilitate Lesser Flamingo chicks alongside SANCCOB. Discover her first-hand account of this experience, as well as the tools she provided to the rescue and how that has helped our conservation efforts at the National Aviary.

Members can learn all about this work and more from Teri during her 45-minute presentation and then enjoy their complimentary admission to stroll our habitats and visit our flock of flamingos in the Wetlands. This event is a great way to spend a Friday, whether with friends and family or flying solo. Meet fellow Members to make connections with bird lovers like you, or simply listen and learn!

National Aviary Expert Teri G, hand feeding a Lesser Flamingo chick in South Africa

Teri gently hand-feeding a Lesser Flamingo chick in South Africa

Can’t make it this time? Our next Expert Talk on Friday, May 24 will feature Cathy Schlott and discuss the making of fan-favorite rooftop show, SkyDeck! Keep an eye on your inbox or our website for more updates about this new series and all things Membership here at the National Aviary.

Space is limited for Expert Talk with Teri Grendzinski, reserve tickets in advance by logging into your Member profile.

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