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Please Note:

Please Note: The National Aviary will be CLOSED Thursday, July 10 - Friday, July 11 for Night in the Tropics. We will reopen Saturday, July 12 at 12 pm. Our parking lot will also be closed on Wednesday, July 9 for event set up. Plan Your Next Visit

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Birdly®

Take Flight on Birdly®!

Daily from 10 am – 4:30 pm in 10-minute increments
$3 per flight

Birdly®, a full-body flight simulator, uses virtual reality to let you fly. Soar like an eagle over New York City or go back in time on a Jurassic Flight as a Pterosaur!

Reserve Tickets

Please note:

  1. Birdly’s weight capacity is 395 lbs. 
  2. Riders must have a 48″ wingspan and be at least 54″ tall to safely fly.
  3. 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. 

Tickets are available for purchase at aviary.org and at the Visitor Services Desk.

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

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