The National Aviary offers a variety of daily activities for an optimum visitor experience. Visit one of our habitats for an insightful feeding, watch birds soar over the audience during a live bird show, or get up close with your favorite species during an Animal Encounter! Members visit for free and receive discounts on Animal Encounters and our exciting live theater show!
Reserve General Admission TicketsBack for 2024: SkyDeck, our live rooftop bird show!
THIS SUMMER ONLY! Prepare to be amazed as magnificent birds from around the globe grace the skies! Witness a lightning-fast Lanner Falcon showcase its agility, sleek Black Kites soaring with ease, and majestic Hooded Vultures, elegantly gliding overhead. Shows begin May 25, reserve your tickets in advance.
Get Close:
Included with Admission
10:30 am
Watch an African Penguin Feeding
11:30 am
Tropical Rainforest Feeding
Noon
Guest Favorite! Wetlands Feeding
12:30 pm
NEW! Birds of the Islands Talk
1:30 pm
Tropical Rainforest Feeding
2:30 pm
Guest Favorite! Wetlands Feeding
3 pm
NEW! Birds of the Islands Talk
4 pm
Watch an African Penguin Feeding
Get Closer:
Prices per person
10 am – 4:30 pm
Ride Birdly® | $3
10:30 am
Rainbow Lorikeet Feeding | $3
11 am
Habitat Heroes | $4 for Members; $5 for Non-Members
Presented by AAA Travel
Noon
Rainbow Lorikeet Feeding | $3
2 pm
Habitat Heroes | $4 for Members; $5 for Non-Members
Presented by AAA Travel
2:30 pm
Rainbow Lorikeet Feeding | $3
4 pm
Rainbow Lorikeet Feeding | $3
Get Even Closer:
Prices per person
9:30 am
Sloth Encounter | $99
11:15 am
Jr. Penguin | $33
Noon
Penguin Encounter | $54
12:45 pm
Sloth Painting + Encounter | $125
1:30 pm
Owl Encounter | $74
2:15 pm
Falcon Encounter | $74
3 pm
Penguin Encounter | $54
Sign up for a National Aviary Traditional Membership to receive 10% off Animal Encounters, free admission, and more perks!