Skunk Painting Encounter
Daily, except Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Members: $66.60 per person
Non-Members: $74 per person
Includes General Admission
Ages 10+
GUEST-FAVORITE: A scent-sational opportunity awaits! Meet one of the National Aviary’s NEWEST Animal Ambassadors: a Striped Skunk!
You may have spotted these adorable critters from afar scurrying through your backyard…now you can get up close with one. Don’t miss your chance to see a skunk in a whole new light (literally, as they are mostly nocturnal) – just inches away!
- Watch as one of our stinkin’ cute Striped Skunk sisters creates a black-and-white canvas (like a skunk’s iconic coloration!) for YOU to take home! Listen closely for the pitter-patter of his feet as he walks across a canvas, leaving adorable paw prints using animal-safe paint.
- Feed her a few of her favorite treats, including a few foods that are staples in human diets, too!*
- Get an up-close look at a skunk’s keen sense of smell as she demonstrates her foraging behaviors. PLUS, learn about a skunk’s other iconic “smell.”**
- Learn about this often misunderstood, nocturnal mammal from an Aviary expert and discover how your Encounter plays a crucial role in our conservation efforts.
- Guests are encouraged to take photos or videos and to ask questions.
Reserve your spot today; this popular Animal Encounter is sure to sell out!
Additional Information
- This unique experience is designed for those ages 10 and up.
- All children 17 and under must have their release forms signed by a parent or legal guardian.
- Children 15 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult over 18 years of age.
- Animal Encounters are non-refundable. Requests to reschedule must be made a minimum of 7 days in advance, based upon availability.
- Book before you visit to guarantee your experience. Same-day registration is based on limited program availability and cannot be guaranteed.
- Please Note: At the National Aviary, we give our animals the choice to participate in interactive experiences with caring guests, like you! As the comfort and safety of our animals and our guests is always our top priority, animals may choose not to participate on any given day. In the event the animal needs a day of rest or chooses not to participate, we will happily reschedule your experience.
*Similar to other Animal Ambassadors at the Aviary (and many humans!), our Striped Skunks prefer their personal space, so please do not touch. An Aviary expert will demonstrate how to hand-feed the skunk during your Animal Encounter!
**Don’t worry: our resident Striped Skunks were “de-scented” before their arrival to the Aviary – meaning their scent glands were safely removed.
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.