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Eggstravaganza

April 19 |

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 AND take a photo with the Easter Bunny himself!

Eggstravaganza Schedule of Activities:

10:30 am: Meet an Eggs-pert Talk | Atrium

  • Learn the science behind eggs from a National Aviary expert.

10:30 am – 2 pm: Photos with the Easter Bunny | Atrium

11 am – 3 pm: Egg-splore the Aviary during a Scavenger Hunt | Full Facility 

11 am – 3 pm: Extraordinary Eggs Matching Game (and win a prize!) | Entrance
*Pending weather, this activity will be in our Eggstravaganza Discovery Zone

11 am – 3 pm: Eggstravaganza Discovery Zone | Learning Center

  • Extraordinary Eggs Matching Game (and win a prize!)
  • Complete a “hatching egg” craft
  • Egg-splore egg biofacts
  • Learn all about spring bird migration and bird-safe glass from an Aviary expert
  • Uncover the Science of Eggs
  • Test your knowledge when playing Egg Trivia
  • Pose for a photo in our Springtime Selfie Station
  • Read a story in our Springtime Book Nook
  • Plus, turn in your Scavenger Hunt at our Discovery Zone to receive a special prize

1:15 pm: African Penguin Chick Talk | Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone™ Theater 

3 pm: Skink-tacular Chat | Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone™ Theater 

  • Meet one of the National Aviary’s newest Animal Ambassadors: A Blue-tongued Skink and learn how these reptiles differ from other egg-laying lizards.

Putting together an Easter basket? Check candy labels for sustainable palm oil! 

Rainforests are facing a major threat due to habitat loss caused by unsustainable harvesting practices for palm oil. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Sustainable Palm Oil Shopping app makes it easy to check products, ensuring brands are committed to sustainable practices.

 

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