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Member Morning: Eggstravaganza

April 12 |

Saturday, March 30 | 9 – 10 am | Members must register for FREE in advance

National Aviary Members are welcomed to light refreshments, a meet and greet with an Animal Ambassador, and early access to habitats – before the Aviary is open to the general public! Capture the cutest Easter photos, and stick around for a fun day full of Eggstravaganza celebrations!

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: All About Eggs Eggs-pert Talk

9 am – 10 am: JUST FOR MEMBERS: Photos with the Easter Bunny | Atrium
Please note: Photos with the Easter Bunny will open to the general public at 10:30 am.

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

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

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

  • 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 Selife 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 pm: Meet a special Animal Ambassador (plus receive a fun prize!) | Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone™ Theater 

 Space is limited for Member Morning: Eggstravaganza, reserve tickets in advance by logging into your Member profile.

To reserve tickets:

  1. Log in as a Member to your account
  2. Select “Tickets” and then “Member Admission”
  3. Scroll down the page to find an icon for this event
  4. Add to cart and checkout as usual

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