Armadillo + Friend Encounter
THIS AUGUST ONLY!
Daily at 10:30 am
Members: $66.60 per person
Non-Members: $74 per person
Includes General Admission
Ages 6+
Book Today: *Available between August 1 – 31
ONE MONTH ONLY: ROLL into this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet a Southern Three-banded Armadillo! Now is YOUR chance to get up-close to one of these armored Aviary residents…AND with a visit from a special friend, it’s sure to be a ball!
- Meet one of our two Southern Three-banded Armadillos, Willy or Wonka, alongside an Aviary expert!
- Watch as Willy or Wonka tap into their natural curiosity to explore their surroundings and forage using their strong sense of smell.
- Hand-feed him a few of his favorite treats!*
- Learn about an armadillo’s armor and ability to roll into a ball, two unique adaptations that protect them from predators.
- Explore the importance of biodiversity within shared ecosystems (as in, different plant and animal species living together) through a visit from another special Aviary friend! During the Encounter, you will meet ONE of the following Aviary residents:
- Curl-crested Aracari; Carmen or Izzy
- Central Asian Tortoise Natasha
- Four-toed Hedgehog Doris
- Discover how your Encounter plays a crucial role in our conservation efforts.
- Guests are encouraged to take photos or videos and ask questions.
Reserve your spot today, this popular Encounter is sure to sell out!
Additional Information
- This unique experience is designed for those ages 6 and up. Children between the ages of 6 and 15 must be accompanied by a paying adult over 18 years of age.
- Book before you visit to guarantee your experience. Same-day registration is based on limited program availability and cannot be guaranteed.
- Touching Policy: Please note, touching the armadillo, tortoise, and hedgehog during Armadillo + Friend Encounters is strictly prohibited.
- 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!
- As our Animal Ambassadors have the choice to participate in interactive experiences, we do not accept requests to meet a specific species (Curl-crested Aracari, Central Asian Tortoise, or Four-toed Hedgehog) when booking your Armadillo + Friend Encounter.
*Similar to other Animal Ambassadors at the Aviary (and many humans!), Willy and Wonka prefer their personal space, so please do not touch them. An Aviary expert will demonstrate how to hand-feed the Armadillo during the Encounter!
Questions? Email [email protected] or call 412-258-9445.
Proceeds from Animal Encounters support the National Aviary’s work to save birds and protect their habitats.