Animal Encounters
Animal Encounters
Book an Animal Encounter today and get even closer to animals! Get nose-to-beak (or snout) with National Aviary Animal Ambassadors! Hang out with a sloth, hold a stunning bird of prey on your gloved hand, or spend quality time with a penguin while learning about these unique birds and mammals from a National Aviary expert.
All National Aviary Animal Encounters include General Admission; National Aviary Members receive a discount.
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Falcon + Flighted Friend Encounter
THIS SUMMER ONLY: Experience the thrill of not one but TWO Animal Ambassadors flying RIGHT TO YOU, landing on your outstretched, gloved hand!
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Flamingo Feeding Encounter
THIS SUMMER ONLY: Get ready, get set, flamin-GO to the National Aviary to mingle with some of our MOST ICONIC residents: American Flamingoes!
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Penguin Feeding Encounter
From March 15 - November 15, suit up alongside an Aviary expert and hand-feed our Penguin Point colony during mealtime.
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Penguin Encounter
Meet an African Penguin up close! Get to know the National Aviary penguins’ favorite foods, and find out how you can help this Critically Endangered species at home and in the wild.
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Sloth Encounter
Hang out with a Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloth and learn about life in the slow lane with these adorable creatures.
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Sloth Encounter + Painting
Watch resident artist, Valentino, create a one-of-kind masterpiece just for you! Learn about sloths natural behaviors and hand-feed Val a few treats!
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Owl Encounter
Who-o-o wouldn’t want to hold an owl on your gloved hand while an Aviary expert teaches you about their incredible adaptations?
Owl Encounter