Events

Eggstravaganza

Owl Finch juveniles

Sat. and Sun., March 28 - 29
Fri. and Sat., April 3 - 4 
10:30 am - 3 pm
Included with General Admission

Hop on over to the National Aviary for a spring celebration! You’ll have an egg-cellent time exploring the Aviary’s immersive habitats on a themed scavenger hunt. Experience a fun and engaging story time, get crafty, and so much more!

Eggstravaganza Schedule of Activities:

10:30 am - 2 pm: Snap a photo with the Easter Bunny | Atrium

11 am - 3 pm:  Eggstravaganza Discovery Zone | Learning Center

  • DIY Egg Craft (perfect for kiddos and the young at heart!)
  • Play Egg Trivia, learn about the Science of Eggs, and explore biofacts
  • Egg-traordinary Eggs Matching Game
  • A Look into Springtime Migration AND Bird-Safe Glass
  • Springtime Selfie Station
  • Springtime Book Nook

Pro Tip: Turn your completed Scavenger Hunt in at the Eggstravaganza Discovery Zone for a prize! 

11 am - 3 pm: Egg-splore the Aviary and complete a Springtime Scavenger Hunt | Full Facility 

1 pm: Not Just Bird Eggs...Expert Talk | Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone™ Theater (seating is limited)

1:30 pm: Meet an Egg-spert Talk | The Charity Randall Foundation Eagle Hall (near Penguin Point)

3 pm: Not Just Bird Eggs...Expert Talk | Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone™ Theater (seating is limited)

 

Date & Time

10:30 am - 3:00 pm

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