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International Vulture Awareness Day

Sat., September 5
Included with General Admission

#DidYouKnow: Vultures are found on every continent except Antarctica and Australia. Despite their widespread distribution, their populations are rapidly declining in the wild. 

Learn about nature's clean-up crew through a child-friendly activity* that guides you around the Aviary! 

Head to Condor Court at 2 pm for a one-day-only Engaging Natural Behaviors: Vulture Expert TalkMeet a National Aviary Aviculturist and learn about the unique ways our resident vultures (including Andean Condors) use their keen foraging and problem-solving skills. 

Pro Tip: Add-on tickets to our summer-only show, Fierce in Flight, to see a Hooded Vulture's natural abilities up close. Fierce in Flight sunsets Mon., September 7 - see it before it flies away! 

*Activity guides will be handed out at our Guest Services Desk upon arrival all day long!

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September 5 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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