Birdly®

Take Flight on Birdly®!

Daily between 10 am – 4:30 pm in 10-minute increments
$4 per flight

Take flight on Birdly® Presented by Vitro Architectural Glass, a full-body flight simulator that uses virtual reality to let you soar through the skies. Fly like an eagle over New York City, go back in time on a Jurassic Flight, OR visit national parks and other world wonders!

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Fully Immersive Yourself in National Parks!

Want to learn more about the animals that call Birdly World national parks home? Meet an array of exciting animals during the Aviary’s most immersive show to date: Passport to Parks, presented by AAA Travel!

Passport to Parks Tickets

Additional Information

  • Birdly’s weight capacity is 395 lbs. 
  • Riders must have a 48″ wingspan and be at least 54″ tall to safely fly.
  • Please avoid flight if you have a pacemaker, experience seizures, have limited mobility, or have any medical condition that could pose a risk to your health. 

Birdly® tickets are available for purchase at aviary.org and at the Guest Services Desk.

Sign up for a National Aviary Membership to receive 10% off Animal Encounters, free admission, and more perks!

Thank You to Birdly® Sponsor:

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Proceeds support the National Aviary’s work to save birds and protect their habitats.

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