Seasonal Events
Make your National Aviary visit egg-stra special by attending our fan-favorite Seasonal Events!
Penguin-Palooza
Sat., and Sun., January 24 – 25 | 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Included with General Admission
Fresh off the (webbed) heels of International Penguin Awareness Day: Waddle on over to the National Aviary and celebrate everyone’s favorite flightless feathered friends: penguins! Meet the colony of African Penguins in Penguin Point while learning how you can help penguins and other marine life every day.
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Galentine’s Day Brunch
Sun., February 15 | 11 am and 12:45 pm
Adults: $55 per person; Children 12 and Under: $35 per person
National Aviary General Admission Included
Will you be my…Galentine?! Treat your bestie(s) to a dreamy meal crafted by Atria’s Specialty Catering! Cheers to friendship with an add-on brunch cocktail, glass of wine, or refreshing beer! After dining, join in a whimsical bestie-themed scavenger hunt with your gal pal(s); exclusive to brunch attendees.
Make ReservationsFlamingo Fest
Sat., and Sun., February 28 – March 1 | 11 am – 3 pm
Included with General Admission
Get ready to fla-mingle! Put on your finest pink attire and head to the National Aviary for the return of Flamingo Fest. Make a funky craft inspired by our flock, learn all about this long-legged wader from Aviary experts, and meet our flock in a coastally-inspired Wetlands habitat.
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Brushes & Birds: Flamingo Fountain
Sun., March 1 | 10:30 am – 1 pm | Members: $40; Non-Members: $45
All materials and National Aviary General Admission included
Create your own work of fla-mazing art! Join Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas (mariasideas.com) for a creative and colorful class in painting your own fine-feathered masterpiece. Designed for painters of all ages and abilities, follow Maria’s step-by-step instructions to paint a portrait of a well-loved National Aviary bird: a vibrantly pink flamingo (making it the best Flamingo Fest ever!).
Book Your CanvasPints & Penguins
Friday, March 27 | 6 – 9 pm | $50 per person
21+
Waddle in with your colony to share a 21+ after-hours experience with everyone’s favorite tuxedoed birds at the National Aviary. Delicious snacks, select drinks, and penguin experiences included!
Make it the happiest of all hours by combining scrumptious brews with live music, engaging African Penguin activities, and mouth-watering bites.
