Calendar
- This event has passed.
Sloth Encounter + Painting
September 8, 2021 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every day that begins at 12:30 pm, repeating until January 4, 2022
An event every day that begins at 12:30 pm, repeating until September 5, 2022
An event every day that begins at 12:30 pm, repeating until January 2, 2023
An event every day that begins at 12:30 pm, repeating until May 26, 2023
Sloth Painting
Available to visitors at $99 per person
Member Price: $89.10
Includes General Admission
Ages 3+
You can see a sloth daily at 12:30 pm, except Tuesdays!
Immersive Experience
- In this memorable experience, participants will have the unique opportunity to watch our resident artist and sloth ambassador, Valentino, engage his senses by creating a one-of-a-kind masterpiece for each participant to take home—pick your own color palette!
- Learn all about the Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloth, an amazing rainforest species
- Listen to some of Valentino’s personal stories directly from our expert staff as you take photos of this amazing experience
- Take home your finished portrait and hang it in a place of pride
Learn more about the Sloth Painting Experience here!
Enhanced Safety
- Each Animal Encounter is limited in size to allow for a personal experience and to provide ample space between participant groups.
- Seating is separated by 6 feet for individuals and families not in the same group.
- Guests are provided with hand sanitizer before and after any animal interactions.
- The National Aviary is performing frequent cleaning and disinfection of surfaces throughout the day.
- Please visit our COVID Information page for policy updates.
Book Your Encounter Here
Book a Sloth Encounter for the ultimate Sloth Lovers Experience!
Additional Information
- This one-of-a-kind experience is designed for those ages 3 and up. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult over 18 years of age.
- At the National Aviary, we give our animals the choice to participate in interactive experiences with caring guests, like you! If our animal ambassador needs a day of rest, we will contact you to reschedule your encounter, as the comfort and safety of our animals and our guests is always our top priority. Thank you for understanding!