Your health and safety is our utmost concern. That’s why the National Aviary has been closely monitoring the evolving situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus). While there is no known threat of COVID-19 at the National Aviary, out of an abundance of caution, the National Aviary will be closed beginning Saturday, March 14 through at least March 31. During this time, dedicated staff will continue to care for the animals at the National Aviary. Status updates can be found here, on the National Aviary’s website.

Your health and safety is our utmost concern. That’s why the National Aviary has been closely monitoring the evolving situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus). While there is no known threat of COVID-19 at the National Aviary, out of an abundance of caution, the National Aviary will be closed beginning Saturday, March 14 through at least March 31. During this time, dedicated staff will continue to care for the animals at the National Aviary. Status updates can be found here, on the National Aviary’s website.

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Recent Updates

7/22/2019
The National Aviary will be opening at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23

06/09/2019
National Aviary Saddened by Loss of Condor Chick

2/14/2019
Seven Interesting and Observable Examples of Avian Courtship

The birds at the National Aviary are getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit! To celebrate, we’re sharing interesting and observable examples of avian courtship!

4/26/2016
National Aviary's newest Penguin has a Name

In honor of World Penguin Day on April 25, the National Aviary asked the public to help name its newest female penguin, and the results are in!

11/6/2015
Wings & Wildlife Opening Black Tie Soirée & Benefit Auction

07/16/2015
Muchas Gracias! Night in the Tropics 2015

The National Aviary’s signature fundraiser was a feathered fiesta!

09/18/2014
Eagles at the Front Bus Tour

Join National Aviary ornithologist, Bob Mulvihill for a one-of-a-kind tour and Golden Eagle watching experience!

7/18/2014
Summer Camp Fun

What happens when you introduce 183 young avian enthusiasts to more than 500 birds? One great summer camp of course!

7/18/2014
Night in the Tropics was on Fire!

The 2014 Night in the Tropics’ fiery theme turned up the heat for the 1,000 people who flocked to the National Aviary’s annual fundraising event.

7/9/2014
National Zookeeper Week

The National Aviary is celebrating National Zookeeper Week, July 19th through July 26th.

06/26/2014
Baby ducks delight visitors at the National Aviary

On Saturday morning, June 21, visitors to the National Aviary were greeted with an adorable surprise.

05/16/2014
National Aviary Appears on Comcast Newsmakers to Showcase Summer Highlights

National Aviary talks about Night in the Tropics and new summer show.

3/20/2014
Thank You, "Abby"

The National Aviary mourns the loss of “Abby” the Bald Eagle

9/10/2013
National Aviary Launches “Feed the Penguin” Auction

Bid for your chance to spend a morning behind the scenes with the National Aviary's
African penguins!