Jingle Bell Flock

BEGINNING BLACK FRIDAY (November 27)
Daily, except Tuesdays at 11 am and 2 pm

Members: $4 per person*
Non-Members: $5 per person

Showing Fri., November 27 – Mon., January 4

A National Aviary Holiday Special: Get ready to duck the halls with our holiday-inspired, immersive bird show: Jingle Bell Flock, presented by AAA Travel.

Jingle Bell Flock Tickets

This merry musical and free-flight, immersive bird show will offer YOU the opportunity to sing-a-long to your favorite winter wonderland-themed songs with a “feathered or scaly” twist while witnessing birds and other animals display their natural behaviors with that extra holiday flair.

Jon Snow holding a faux candy cane in his mouth as he puts it in a stocking
Pied Crow
A Gray Crowned-Crane strutting in front of a live audience during immersive show, Jingle Bell Flock.
Gray Crowned-Crane

The show hosted by Rockin’ Robin features “live-podcast style” commentary and a festive countdown with a setlist of eight original recordings of classic holiday songs – each retooled to celebrate a different species.

  1. Silver Gulls – a birdy take on Silver Bells with gulls demonstrating their impressive flight!
  2. Let Them Fly – an avian rendition of Let It Snow featuring a Black Kite flying overhead!
  3. I’m Dreaming of a Crowned-Crane – a feathered twist on White Christmas featuring Gray Crowned-Crane Clover!
  4. Jingle Bird – Jingle Bells featuring the world’s smallest toucan species, a Curl-crested Aracari!
  5. You’re a Cool One, Blue-tongued Skink – You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch with a visit from the “coolest” Blue-tongued Skink around!
  6. O Hooded Vulture – the classic O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree celebrating everyone’s favorite environmental hero!
  7. The Blackbird Song – The Christmas Song featuring Pied Crow, Jon Snow, or American Crow, Freyja!
  8. Ruby the Scarlet Macaw – From one red-hued icon, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, to another, this song highlights a macaw’s incredible natural adaptations!
A Silver Gull in flight.
Silver Gull
A Blue-tongued Skink lounging on natural bed materials
Blue-tongued Skink

IF you’re really in the season’s tweeting spirit, audience members are invited to sing along as our birds soar overhead (lyrics will be provided!).

Get a bird’s-eye view of the North Pole with a flight on Birdly®, an amazing virtual reality simulation!

Birdly® Details

  • National Aviary Members: All current National Aviary Members receive $1 off each show ticket. Please log into our Membership portal to redeem this discount online or show your card to the friendly faces at our Guest Services Desk.
  • AAA Travel Members: Thanks to show sponsor, AAA Travel, all AAA Travel Members receive $1 off each show ticket. Please redeem this discount onsite and show your AAA card at our Guest Services Desk!

Must purchase General Admission tickets and add-on tickets to Jingle Bell Flock! Tickets are available for purchase at shop.aviary.org and at our Guest Services Desk.

Please note: Photography during Jingle Bell Flock is strictly prohibited.

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