Sloth Encounter

Meet Vivien, a Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloth!

Member Price: $89.10 per person
Non-Member Price: $99 per person
Includes General Admission
Ages 3+
Daily at 9:30 am, except Tuesday’s

  • Get to the National Aviary BEFORE we open to the public and start your day off meeting Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloth, Vivien!
  • Get to know Viv and learn all about her species, their diets, and how much time they spend upside down from an Aviary expert.
  • Hand-feed Vivien a few of her favorite treats and feel her soft fur while an Aviary expert tells you her personal story and you discover the importance of rainforest conservation for sloths and birds alike! 
  • Guests are encouraged to take photos or videos and to ask questions.

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Additional Information

  • This one-of-a-kind experience is designed for those ages 3 and up. Children 15 and under 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.  
  • 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!

Email info@aviary.org or call 412-258-9445 for more information or with questions.

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