National Aviary Commemoratives

Celebrate important occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, and memorials by joining the new National Aviary Commemoratives program! These unique, one-of-a-kind, personalized gifts will bring a smile to the faces of your loved ones, while leaving a lasting impression on our work to save birds and protect habitats!

Adopt-A-Bird

Symbolically Adopt-A-Bird at the National Aviary! It’s a unique gift for your loved one while supporting National Aviary animal care efforts. Adoptions of the Aviary’s most popular birds and mammals, from African Penguins to Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloths are available and include options such as a photo, fact sheet, and adoption certificate.

Adopt-A-Bird
Headshot of a Barred Owl

Name-A-Bird

Male Lesser Bird-Of-Paradise perched on a branch

Form a special bond with an animal in our care through our Name-A-Bird program! Choose a bird to name (with special meaning for you) from species like White-throated Bee-eaters and Mariana Fruit-Doves. Donors will enjoy a number of benefits for their role in the Name-A-Bird program, such as a VIP tour that includes a visit with the bird’s care staff.

Name-A-Bird

Bench Plaques

Enjoy the sights and sounds of beautiful habitats while sitting on a bench dedicated with your personalized message at the National Aviary! Benches are made from recycled plastic materials or metal and can be found throughout the National Aviary both indoors and outdoors.

Purchase Bench Plaque
Victoria Crowned Pigeon in the nest with a chick

Purchase Your Commemorative!

To inquire about or to become part of our National Aviary Commemorative program, email [email protected] or call 412-258-9433.

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