This museum-style exhibit tells the story of birds as indicators of the health of our environment. As you stroll past a flock of lively Rainbow Lorikeets in their newly renovated habitat and gaze in at the striking orange Andean Cock-of-the-rock, you will learn that birds are trying to tell us something. Are you listening?

See stunning birds of prey in their beautiful, naturalistic habitats. Meet lively Toco Toucans in the TreeTops habitat, and peek into our state-of-the-art Avian Care Center as our team of veterinarians care for our birds.

This expansive, mountainous outdoor habitat is home to impressive Andean Condors. Peer in through large glass viewing panels to see these enormous birds up close. Watch as they spread their wings to a span of 10 feet!

In the recently renovated Grasslands, take in the serene sounds of finches and sparrows. In this room full of songbirds from around the world, you’ll witness these small birds engaging in natural behaviors like nest building, feeding, and preening as they fly freely around you.

An adorable colony of endangered African Penguins swim, splash, waddle, and sun themselves in this habitat, specially designed to mimic the rocky beaches of South Africa. Get a penguin’s-eye view from indoors in the viewing tunnels, and venture outside for a fully immersive experience.

View the gorgeous colors of a Toco Toucan and Vietnam Pheasant in this lush, naturalistic habitat.

Immerse yourself in the lush greenery of the award winning Tropical Rainforest, where brilliantly colored birds fly freely around you. Hyacinth Macaws perch in front of a 15-foot waterfall as Snowy Egrets bathe and Victoria Crowned Pigeons stroll by. You may even catch a glimpse of a Two-toed Sloth high up in the canopy!

Now open and ready for your visit! The Wetlands presented by Peoples is an expansive, indoor habitat where more than 30 different bird species fly freely. The largest habitat at the National Aviary, the Wetlands recently underwent a total renovation!