Celebrate your adventure through our seasonal theme, Rainforest Retreat with a jungle-inspired memento. Piece together a vibrantly hued puzzle featuring macaws, read a sweet sloth book to your little explorer, and snag a National Aviary-branded long-sleeve shirt that includes silhouettes of our fan-favorite residents.

Give Mom the gift of tranquil relaxation with a gorgeous suncatcher or songbird feeder that will attract the most beautiful birds to her yard. Add on a cute accessory like a penguin-themed hairclip for a cute up-do, Charley Harper earrings, or a bracelet that allows her to track an actual wild sloth!

As summer approaches, stock Dad up on new t-shirts, including National Aviary swag. Choose from a selection of birding guides and books ideal for birdwatching or opt for a bird-shaped cork screw, perfect for opening Dad’s favorite summer beverage. Don’t forget the best gift of all time – socks (with birds on them)!

Celebrate the remarkable men in your life with a Father’s Day Feast unlike any other, complete with a refreshed menu*! Savor a variety of entrées, including a Loaded Baked Potato Bar and Lobster Mac and Cheese, crafted by Executive Chef Nathan Collins of Atria’s Specialty Catering. Pair your meal with a yummy add-on cocktail like a Brown Sugar Old Fashioned.

Gift your Grad with a brand new keychain for their future apartment or dorm room keys, or add a bit of pizazz to their reading with a funny bird-themed bookmark! You know what else is great for a Grad that’s moving? A cute piece of decor, like a skunk-inspired painting by Maria DeSimone Prascak. Hydration is key for walking around campus, so be sure to grab an environmentally friendly reusable cup.

Hold a wise owl on your gloved-hand, see the piercing eyes of a falcon up close, hang with a Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloth, or share a special moment with an African Penguin during a National Aviary Animal Encounter! Explore our flourishing habitats with your Mom, Dad, or Grad as birds soar and perch overhead!

Let’s face it: Parenting and school are A LOT of work. Give your loved one a well-deserved break with FREE admission to our peaceful, serene habitats. It’s the perfect way to relax, recharge, and enjoy nature. BONUS FOR CAREGIVERS: The National Aviary and the Children’s Museum offer a Joint Membership! Watch your little one’s eyes light up as they wind their way through the Aviary’s larger-than-life habitats. Then venture to the Children’s Museum just one block away to see art come to life in I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit.

Symbolically adopt your loved one’s favorite National Aviary species through our Adopt-A-Bird program. Available species include an American Flamingo, Bald Eagle, Eurasian Eagle-Owl, Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloth, and more.

All adopters receive an official certificate, photograph, species-specific fact sheet, and personalized letter.

Have your Mom, Dad, or Grad’s name engraved on a Condor Court paver, home to the only two Andean Condors that hatched in North American zoos in 2022: Marijo and Illimani. Each Condor Court Paver supports our work to save birds and protect their habitats while creating a special memory onsite at the Aviary. Any new orders received now through September 30, 2025, will be part of our Spring 2026 installation. 

Add some “penguin-ality” to your life! From adorable plushies to stylish bracelets that let you track wild penguins and more. Add a unique piece of art to your home, beautifully made by the residents of our Penguin Point colony using animal-safe paint, snag an adorable winter hat to keep your ears warm this winter, and browse from our selection of waddleful books.