Seasonal Events
Flock to the Aviary for exciting special events, like Penguin-Palooza, and spend time with your colony! Want to join our team? More details below.
Volunteer Information Session
Sat., March 1 | 1 – 3 pm | Space is limited; must register FOR FREE in advance
Love birds and want to share your passion with others? Go on a guided tour of the Aviary, meet the staff AND an Animal Ambassador, and learn all about what it’s like to volunteer here!
Light refreshments will be provided.
Register TodayPints & Penguins
SOLD OUT!!! Fri., March 21 | 6 – 9 pm | $45 per person | 21+
Waddle in with your colony to share a 21+ after-hours experience with everyone’s favorite tuxedoed birds at the National Aviary. Delicious snacks, select drinks, live music, entertainment, and penguin experiences (including a few meet-and-greets) included! Plus, explore our immersive habitats after dark AND waddle to Penguin Point to say hello to the whole colony!
Penguin-Palooza
Sat., March 22 – Sun., March 23 | 11 am – 3 pm | Included with General Admission
Waddle on over to the National Aviary and celebrate everyone’s favorite flightless feathered friends: penguins! Meet the colony of African Penguins in Penguin Point, watch a fun feeding and chat with National Aviary experts, find out what makes penguins so unique, make your own penguin craft, and more. Learn how you can help penguins and other marine life every day.
General Admission TicketsEggstravaganza
Sat., and Sun., April 12 – 13; Fri., and Sat., April 18 – 19 | 11 am – 3 pm | Included with General Admission
Hop on over to the National Aviary for a spring celebration! You’ll have an egg-cellent time exploring the Aviary’s immersive habitats and searching for eggs on an egg-themed scavenger hunt. PLUS, there’s a chance to get various treats and prizes (including allergy-friendly options) throughout the entire facility!
Don’t forget to take your picture with a special guest…more details coming soon!
Brushes & Birds: 21+ Penguin Edition!
Thurs., June 12 | 5:30 – 8 pm | Members: $40; Non-Members: $45
21+ | All Materials Included | Register Here
Did you know penguins have a streamlined body that is tapered at both beak and tail? Paint your very own portrait of this aerodynamic waddling wonder! Join Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas (mariasIdeas.com) in person for a creative and colorful class in painting your own fine and feathered masterpiece. Prior to class, relax with friends and meet a National Aviary Animal Ambassador! Enjoy a glass of wine, beer, or non-alcoholic beverage and scrumptious bites, available for purchase from Atria’s.
Book Your CanvasPlan your visit around our Daily Activities, included with General Admission. Rainforest Retreat runs now through May; only at the National Aviary.