Friends of the Flock Champagne Brunch

Pop, Fizz, Clink!

Cheers! Join the National Aviary’s Friends of the Flock for their annual fundraiser, a 21+ Champagne Brunch in The Garden Room. Set against a stunning Lake Elizabeth backdrop, the celebration offers YOU an elegant afternoon surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping views of the historic Rose Garden and surrounding Allegheny Commons Park.

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During this year’s Birds & Bubbly-themed occasion, sip on refreshing “Bubbly” (aka a mimosa or two!) as you indulge in a delicious brunch crafted by Executive Chef Nathan Collins of Atria’s Specialty Catering.

Curl-crested Aracari on the hand of a Passport to Parks audience member

See your favorite “Birds” during a Champagne Brunch-exclusive Animal Ambassador program! All brunch attendees will also receive General Admission to the nation’s ONLY Aviary with a “National” designation and a complimentary ticket to our most immersive show ever: Passport to Parks, presented by AAA Travel.

  • Champagne Brunch Menu

    Menu, courtesy of Atria’s Specialty Catering, coming soon! 

  • Delectable hot brunch, prepared on-site by Atria’s Specialty Catering
  • Bottomless mimosas
  • Live entertainment
  • Exclusive Animal Ambassador programming
  • Expansive views of the picturesque Lake Elizabeth and historic Rose Garden
  • National Aviary General Admission
  • Complimentary tickets to our most immersive live bird show to date, Passport to Parks, presented by AAA Travel at 2 pm

A girl posing with an African Penguin

For just $5*, you can snag the most adorable photo (and video) opportunity ever! YES, you read that right! A National Aviary staff member will take a photo of you next to one of our African Penguins, in front of a pretty photo backdrop, on your phone or camera for your use!

*Must purchase a Champagne Brunch ticket and add on a Photo 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. 

Grab your favorite foodies and sponsor an entire 8-seat table* and receive additional perks, including:

  • Reserved seating at a preferred table
  • Party favor for each table guest
  • Signage recognizing your support

*Please note, when purchasing a Cheers Table Sponsorship, you will book an entire table, which will give you 8 seats.

All attendees are required to show their photo ID, regardless of appearance or age. Acceptable forms of ID are a valid Passport, US Driver’s License, Military ID, or US state-issued ID card with a birth date and photoThis is a 21+ event; please drink responsibly. Proceeds support the National Aviary’s work to save birds and protect their habitats.

Two Hyacinth Macaws
Rainbow Lorikeets sitting on a thin branch amongst trees.

The National Aviary’s Friends of the Flock is a young professionals group comprised of emerging leaders and philanthropists with diverse careers and backgrounds who are dedicated to supporting the Aviary’s mission of inspiring respect for nature through an appreciation of birds.

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