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Internship Open House

February 26 | 5:30 pm - 7 pm

Reserve Your Spot

Wed., February 26 | 5:30 – 7 pm | Space is limited; must register FOR FREE in advance

Do you love birds and want to pursue a career working in an avian-related field? Interns at the National Aviary gain professional experiences and real-world skills, earn college credits, forge lasting connections, and explore career paths in animal care, the zoological field, or nonprofit management.

Join us for an Internship Open House to meet representatives from different departments including Animal Care, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Programs, Education, Horticulture, and Marketing to learn about these opportunities. Find out more about internship requirements, learn how to apply, and connect with an internship that is right for you!

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National Aviary kicks off winter season with new talks, experiences during ‘Rainforest Retreat’ | WPXI

The National Aviary’s winter season is bringing a “Rainforest Retreat” feature for guests to enjoy. The Rainforest Retreat experience includes daily talks and new activities. Tropical, woodland and coastal birds will be featured.

Meet Wanda, a critically endangered Vietnam pheasant hatched at the National Aviary | CBS News

The National Aviary is introducing visitors to Wanda, a critically endangered Vietnam pheasant chick that hatched this spring.

Guam kingfishers hatched at National Aviary among first released into wild in nearly 40 years | CBS News

Three Guam kingfishers that hatched at the National Aviary have been released on an island in the Pacific, marking the first time their species has been in the wild in nearly 40 years.

Guam Sihek Released to the Wild | National Aviary

Nine Guam Kingfishers have been released to the wild on Palmyra Atoll, making them the first of their kind to reside in the wild since the 1980s.

Take an Enchanting Journey through Forests this fall at the National Aviary! | National Aviary

Explore the Aviary’s new fall seasonal theme, Forests Presented by Peoples; learn more about the creatures who inhabit these woodland areas during TWO new daily activities, and say “hello again!” to the adorable Eurasian Eagle-Owl making her Animal Ambassador debut!