Can’t make the flight down to the National Aviary? Then let us bring the beauty of nature to you. From penguins to parrots, there is always a feathery friend available to brighten your classroom and inspire your students.

For information on how to schedule an outreach program or our Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy, please contact Debbie West, Education Program Scheduler at 412-323-7235 ext. 209 or by email.


Preschool & Kindergarten Presentations
30 minutes
Locations must be within 30 miles of the National Aviary.
$250 per program; discount for back-to-back programs; second program $175. The recommended audience size for outreach programs is less than 40 students.

Feathered Friends   NEW!
From peacocks to parrots to penguins, all birds have... feathers! Through interactive story telling, lots of touchable feathers, and a visit from some of the National Aviary’s “feathered friends,” children will learn what makes feathers so special.

Penguins, Penguins, Everywhere!
Do you like to swim? Would you like to wear a feathered coat? How about eating fish for breakfast? Preschoolers will learn what it takes to swim, waddle, slide and even eat like a penguin through interactive story telling and a special visit from one of the National Aviary’s African Penguins!

Who’s In There?
There is always something hatching at the National Aviar y! In this class, students will learn about the egg and the different forms of life that can grow inside. Through interactive story telling and touchable eggs, the amateur naturalist will discover what is hatching from the incredible egg!

Mother Nature’s Diner
Ever wonder what birds eat in the wild? Do they eat worms, seeds, or fruit? Maybe even a mouse? Meet “Mother Nature” as she shares with the children what birds eat through an interactive puppet show.

Grades 1-12 Presentations
$250 per program, with the exception of FliteZone™ on the Road! which is $325. Programs last 45 minutes to one hour in length, and must be held within 30 miles of the National Aviary.
Discount for back-to-back programs. Second program $175. If the audience is over 50 students, please provide microphone.

FliteZone™ on the Road!   NEW!
Let the stars of the National Aviary’s FliteZone bird show come to you! This special outreach program includes amazing free-flight behaviors from a variety of avian performers. Experience the beauty and diversity of the bird world as we demonstrate some of the things that birds do best out in the wild in this educational and entertaining show. This program is available for bookings October 19, 2009 through March 31, 2010. Scheduling is limited. Cost of the program is $325.

So, You Want to Work in a Zoo?   NEW!
Open up the world of zoos and zoo careers through discussions with the staff of the National Aviary and demonstrations with some of our feathered co-workers. Learn about the fascinating careers that are available in zoos, aquariums, and parks today while giving students a greater appreciation of the role that zoos play in modern conservation and research. This class is recommended for high school or middle school students.

Penguins are cool, or are they?
Did you know not all penguins live in cold weather? In this class, students will learn fun facts and more about the 18 different species of penguins. Participants will be able to discover what makes these unique flightless birds different from other bird species.

Amazing Adaptations
What does it take for a bird to be a bird? Find out the answer to this question and more as the National Aviary introduces students to the diverse world of birds and their amazing adaptations! Live birds, feathers, beaks and feet will be used to explore this fascinating group of animals.