Your donaton will pamper a parrot or feed a falcon at the National Aviary!

It can be quite costly to care for the Aviary’s collection of over 600 birds, many with an endangered or threatened status, and all with specialized diets and needs. Your Sponsor-A-Bird gift will provide much-needed funds to support your favorite Aviary bird for one year, while assisting the Aviary with new bird acquisitions and wildlife conservation projects. Sponsorship personalizes any visit to the Aviary, and you’ll receive free admission passes to use when visiting your new feathered friend.

Sponsorship Packages

When you Sponsor-A-Bird, you don’t have to take care of the bird — you just enjoy a fun sponsorship package with:

• A certificate of sponsorship
• A picture of your sponsored bird
• A species factsheet
• A year-long subscription to Birds Calls, the National Aviary's newsletter

Plus the following special benefits:

• $25 Contribution — 1 free admission pass
• $50 Contribution — 4 free admission passes
• $75 Contribution — 4 free admission passes plus two conservation program updates
• $100 Contribution — 6 free admission passes plus a special personal encounter with your bird at the Aviary!
• $150 Contribution or greater: 6 or more free admission passes plus an opportunity to participate in a special enrichment or behind-the-scenes program at the National Aviary. See package descriptions for more details.

A wide variety of birds is available for sponsorship at each level — review the list to select your feathered friend today!

Please allow two weeks for processing of your sponsorship package.

Give the Gift of Sponsorship

Sponsor-A-Bird is a unique and meaningful gift for children of all ages or the adult who has everything. Sponsorship personalizes any visit to the National Aviary, fosters an interest in wildlife and celebrates the spirit of giving! And, special seasonal packages, perfect for gift giving, are often available.

Find out More

If you wish to make a donation to the National Aviary and sponsor a bird, you can use our secure online donation form, call 412-323-7235 ext. 235, or email. Please allow approximately two weeks for the processing of your sponsorship package.

If you have questions about your sponsorship donation, you can review our Frequently Asked Sponsor-A-Bird Questions. Please note that complete details regarding the special encounters or opportunities will be provided with your sponsorship package; these encounters must be scheduled in advance and some limitations may apply. Not all birds are on exhibit at the Aviary at all times; some birds in the program are part of our Education and Outreach Collection and are housed in off-exhibit areas.