Adopt-A-Bird

Adopt-A-Bird

Symbolically adopt your favorite bird! Proceeds from all symbolic adoptions support the National Aviary’s work to save birds and protect their habitats. PLUS, join in all the fun by symbolically adopting some of your favorite species during our limited-time-only winter season: Rainforest Retreat!

Symbolically Adopt-A-Bird Today!

Seasonal Species: Rainforest Retreat!

American Flamingo standing on one leg

American Flamingo

Hyacinth Macaw sitting on a tree branch

Hyacinth Macaw

A Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth hanging upside down on a branch

Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloth

Rainbow Lorikeets hanging upside down on a branch

Rainbow Lorikeet

A Scarlet Macaw perched on the top of a faux branch

Scarlet Macaw

White-cheeked Turaco on a branch in the Tropical Rainforest habitat

White-cheeked Turaco

Featured Symbolic Adoptions

TWO African Penguin Juveniles – Dave and Rita Mae

A Northern Saw-whet Owl

A Project Owlnet banded, Northern Saw-whet Owl

Eurasian Eagle-Owl looking into the camera with her mouth open!

Eurasian Eagle-Owl, Vera

Steller’s Sea Eagle, Aurora

Coming Soon: Symbolically Adopt our NEW Victoria Crowned Pigeon Squab!

Victoria Crowned Pigeon adult female with her chick
Victoria Crowned Pigeon adult female with her chick

Other Adoptable Species

Always available for symbolic adoption! Pick from some of our most popular birds at an adoption level that’s right for you.

African Penguin

Andean Condor

Headshot of a Barred Owl

Barred Owl

A Brown Pelican on a branch

Brown Pelican

A light brown Eastern Screech-Owl calmly perched on the gloved hand of a National Aviary expert.

Eastern Screech-Owl

An Eurasian Eagle Owl

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

A grey crowned-crane perches on a rock with National Aviary logo in background

Gray Crowned-Crane

A Hooded Vulture

Hooded Vulture

Red-billed Hornbill perched on a branch

Red-billed Hornbill

Victoria Crowned Pigeon

Victoria Crowned Pigeon

All proceeds from Adopt-A-Bird go directly to support animal care efforts at the National Aviary. You can’t go wrong with this unique gift only available at the National Aviary. Digital* and print options available!

*Digital options are NOT available for Featured Symbolic Adoptions, including Saw-whet Owls, Aurora, Dave and Rita Mae, and Vera. These special packages must be mailed to the adopter.

Adopt-A-Bird mailed packages will be prepared and mailed within 14 days. For a quicker delivery, you may choose the digital option and receive your digital package within 3 business days.

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The National Aviary is welcoming 10 animal ambassadors into its family.

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National Aviary gets 7 new species | MSN

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National Aviary gets 7 new species | CBS News

Seven new species are getting a home at the National Aviary, and most of them aren't birds.

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National Aviary getting new avian conservation center | CBS News

The aviary is getting a new property, Shady Side Academy Middle School and it will create a first-of-its-kind conservancy. KDKA's Jessica Guay spoke with National Aviary executive director Cheryl Tracy about the new facility.

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