The National Aviary is more colorful, more interactive and more fun now than ever before! Join us for a variety of daily encounters for all ages.

Flights of the North Shore
Wednesday – Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the Atrium
Bird Myths and more! Preview the new indoor Free-flight Bird Show.

Penguin Premiere
Monday and Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Atrium
Meet one of the Aviary’s African Penguins!

“Wings of the World” Summer Outdoor Bird Show
Returning in June, 2008
Wednesday - Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (weather permitting)
Thrill to the Aviary’s breath-taking Summer Free-flight Bird Show in the Rose Garden!

TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
10:15 AM	Feeding Time!	Wetlands of the Americas
	There's something fishy going on every morning in the National Aviary's largest walk-through exhibit. Join trainers for a feed-out and watch as the Inca Terns fly down for a high-protein snack of fish smelts. Toss a fish to the Brown pelicans, join in the Flamingo dance, and say hello to Joanie, the Wattled Curassow.
10:30 AM	Penguin Premiere	Mon. & Tues. in the Atrium
	Meet Stanley, Elvis, Simon or Patrick, the National Aviary's quartet of African Penguins. Discover the remarkable ways that nature has equipped them to 'fly' under water, avoid predators, and raise their young. You'll also learn how you can make a difference in protecting endangered penguin species around the world.
11:00 AM	Feeding Time!	Tropical Forest
	A fly-by of the feathered kind! Join our trainers in feeding a brilliant variety of birds a snack of wiggly worms, crickets, and grapes. Watch as Golden-breasted Starlings, Carmine Bee-eaters, Fairy Bluebirds and other feathered friends enjoy a late morning snack.
11:00 AM	Feed the Lories	Lories & Friends exhibit Hornbill Hall
	Lories feeding from 11 a.m. until 12 noon. Prepare for a colorful brush with nature as our flock of rainbow lorikeets fly down for a visit. Purchase a cup of nectar and you’ll have them eating out of your hand! More about our lories!
12:30 PM	Kitchen Window	Kitchen Window in the Main Hall
	What does a condor eat for breakfast (do you really want to know)? What's on the menu for a Macaw? With more than 800 mouths to feed, the National Aviary's kitchen is a busy place. Meet one of our "chefs" and learn about the variety of foods prepared for our residents each day.
1:00 PM	Feed the Lories	Lories & Friends exhibit Hornbill Hall
	Lories feeding from 1 until 2 p.m. Prepare for a colorful brush with nature as our flock of rainbow lorikeets fly down for a visit. Purchase a cup of nectar and you’ll have them eating out of your hand! More about our lories!
1:30 PM	Penguin Premiere	Mon. & Tues. in the Atrium
	Meet Stanley, Elvis, Simon or Patrick, the National Aviary's quartet of African Penguins. Discover the remarkable ways that nature has equipped them to 'fly' under water, avoid predators, and raise their young. You'll also learn how you can make a difference in protecting endangered penguin species around the world.
2:00 PM	Feeding Time!	Wetlands of the Americas
	There's something fishy going on every afternoon in the National Aviary's largest walk-through exhibit. Join trainers for a feed-out and watch as the Inca Terns fly down for a high-protein snack of fish smelts. Toss a fish to the Brown pelicans, join in the Flamingo dance, and say hello to Joanie, the Wattled Curassow.
2:30 PM	Tropical Rainstorm	Wetlands of the Americas
	Watch the birds frolic and bathe in a misty downpour while you stay high and dry.
3:00 PM	Feed the Lories	Lories & Friends exhibit Hornbill Hall
	Lories feeding from 3 until 4 p.m. Prepare for a colorful brush with nature as our flock of rainbow lorikeets fly down for a visit. Purchase a cup of nectar and you’ll have them eating out of your hand! More about our lories!
3:00 PM	Feeding Time!	Tropical Forest
	A fly-by of the feathered kind! Join our trainers in feeding a brilliant variety of birds a snack of wiggly worms, crickets, and grapes. Watch as Golden-breasted Starlings, Carmine Bee-eaters, Fairy Bluebirds and other feathered friends enjoy an afternoon snack.