Dining

Atria’s Kookaburra Café

Open Daily from 10 am – 4 pm

Atria’s Kookaburra Café is the perfect place to satisfy your taste buds. Fuel your National Aviary visit with a selection of hot and cold drinks, and an array of grab-and-go items, entrees, and desserts. Vegetarian and vegan options available. 

Enjoy your meal in the Atrium or The Garden Room lobby next to TreeTops Presented by Peoples.

Bring Your Own Mug!

Atria’s Kookaburra Café will fill up your personal coffee mugs and tumblers when you order a delicious brew from Coffee Corner! By using your own reusable cup, you’ll help reduce waste and make a positive impact on the environment.

Café Seating!

Food may be consumed in the Atrium, The Garden Room Lobby, or at dining tables outside of the Main Entrance during warm months.

Please note: Our animals are on special diets. Feeding them other foods can alter their behaviors or make them ill. Food is not permitted in habitats or show areas.

Visit the Commissary Window in The Charity Randall Foundation Eagle Hall to see our experts prepare our animals’ special diets and watch a Daily Feeding, included with General Admission!

Brunch in The Garden Room!

Enjoy a delectable meal prepared by the friendly staff of Atria’s Specialty Catering in The Garden Room, an elegant space featuring two stone fireplaces overlooking the historic Rose Garden.

Upcoming Brunches

Host Your Event at the National Aviary!

Executive Chef Nathan Collins of Atria’s Specialty Catering, the National Aviary’s exclusive catering partner, creates incredible culinary experiences for events from weddings to children’s birthday parties.

Plan Your Event

Fun fact: All napkins and utensils provided by Atria’s Kookaburra Café are made from 100% recycled material! Please help us continue to save birds and their habitats by properly disposing of these items in our labeled waste bins. Thank you!

Thank You to our Catering Partner:

Atria's Speciality Catering Logo

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