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World Parrot Day

May 31 |

Saturday, May 31 |  Included with General Admission 

Visit the National Aviary on World Parrot Day to learn about parrots around the world and their incredible adaptations! Fly like a parrot through the Aviary on a themed scavenger hunt* AND attend a special, one-day-only expert talk at 1 pm next to our Tropical Rainforest waterfall. 

#DidYouKnow you can use your consumer dollars to help wild parrots? 

  • One major issue affecting rainforests is habitat loss, caused by unsustainable harvesting practices for products like palm oil. You can help by purchasing products that use sustainable palm oil; just download the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Sustainable Palm Oil Shopping app!
  • Another significant issue is deforestation caused by unsustainable coffee farming. Vast areas of forests are cleared to cultivate coffee beans. By choosing bird-friendly coffee, you’re not only enjoying a delicious brew but also supporting the preservation of forests around the globe. Look for the Smithsonian National Zoo’s bird-friendly stamp of approval during your next grocery trip.

Don’t forget to roll your General Admission cost into a National Aviary Membership to receive FREE admission to the Aviary for an entire year and other exclusive benefits, all of which help to further our work to save birds and protect their habitats. 

*Visitors can take part in the scavenger hunt ALL DAY LONG! 

 
 

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National Aviary launching fall theme, offering whimsical encounters with feathered friends | WPXI

The National Aviary is launching its fall seasonal theme, ‘Forests Presented by Peoples,’ starting Sept. 3 and offering visitors an immersive experience with a diverse array of feathered friends.

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Extinct-in-the-wild Guam kingfisher hatches at National Aviary | KDKA News

A bird that's extinct in the wild recently hatched at the National Aviary.

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National Aviary leads nesting efforts to help critically endangered African penguins in Namibia | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

There’s more than cuteness overload when it comes to the National Aviary’s flock of African penguins. This critically endangered species, expected to be extinct in a decade, is attracting attention – and help – in its fight for survival in the wild.

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Penguins hatched at National Aviary join colony with new names | MSN

The African penguin chicks that hatched at the National Aviary have new names, and they're ready to join the colony.

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Penguins hatched at National Aviary join colony with new names | KDKA News

The aviary revealed the penguins' names on Monday, sharing photos of the adorable siblings waddling around their new home.

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