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Pints & Penguins

Waddle in with your colony to share a 21+ after-hours experience with everyone’s favorite tuxedoed birds at the National Aviary. Delicious snacks, select drinks, and penguin experiences included!

Make it the happiest of all hours by combining scrumptious brews with live music, engaging African Penguin activities, and mouth-watering bites.

Pints & Penguins Tickets Include:

• Two (2) drink tickets for beer, wine, or signature mocktail (additional drinks may be purchased)
• Hors d’oeuvres crafted by Executive Chef Nathan Collins and Atria’s Specialty Catering
• Multiple meet-and-greets with African Penguins and other Animal Ambassadors
• A DJ playing popular music that keeps the penguin party going all evening long, sponsored by Leech Tishman
• A coffee bar (to fuel your party!), provided by Dunkin’
• Exclusive after-hours habitat access
• A chance to win exciting National Aviary experiences including fan-favorite Animal Encounters
• Firsthand accounts from Aviary expert, Chris Gaus, on his recent conservation trip to Namibia
• The chance to make something special for our flock

Add-on Memory Makers:

Photos with a Penguin

Each individual Photo with a Penguin add-on accounts for one photo taken by a National Aviary staff member on your phone or camera. Please note: If you purchased one add-on for a group, you may take one group photo. 

Stay tuned for details on up-to-the-minute Pints & Penguins live entertainment, raffles, and additional fun!

This event supports the National Aviary’s avian care and conservation!

Attire:

Parking:

Premiere parking available for a small donation per car in the National Aviary’s parking lot; nearby street parking also available. ADA-accessible drop-off will be available at the entrance of the National Aviary.

Need a Ride?

Consider contacting the following local rideshare services:

• Uber
• Lyft
• zTrip

Valid photo ID required for event. Please drink responsibly. 

More Penguin Fun!

Penguin Encounter

Proceeds from this 21+ event benefit the National Aviary’s work to save birds and protect their habitats.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Penguin Level

Eagle-Owl Level

Macaw Level

Premier Beer and Seltzer Sponsor

Exclusive Catering Partner

Pints & Penguins is hosted by the National Aviary’s Friends of the Flock.

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