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Holiday Hours Notice! The National Aviary will be CLOSED on Tues., December 24 and Wed., December 25 so staff, volunteers, and guests may enjoy the holidays. Plan Your Visit

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October 9 |

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Escape the dreariness of winter and go on a one-of-a kind adventure through dense and tropical woodlands during Forests, our new seasonal theme Presented by Peoples. Venture through immersive habitats while learning about the unique abilities of mysterious birds through Daily Activities and Interactive Play Spaces.

From the vibrant plumage of tropical birds to the haunting calls of birds of prey, this is a must-visit time of year!

Add-on Fun: watch in awe as incredible birds glide, swoop, and strut right in front of you during Habitat Heroes, presented by AAA Travel

Some Daily Activities are included with General Admission, others require an additional ticket. All tickets are available for purchase at aviary.org and our Visitor Services Desk.

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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.

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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.

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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.  

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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!

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  Extinct in the Wild birds head to new home ahead of first wild release | National Aviary

Precious Guam Kingfishers arrived on the Pacific Island as part of a project to re-establish a wild population 

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