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Feed the Lories Lories & Friends exhibit
Hornbill Hall
Lories feeding from 10 until 11 a.m.
Prepare for a colorful brush with nature as our flock of rainbow lorikeets fly down for a visit. Purchase a cup of nectar and you’ll have them eating out of your hand!
More about our lories!
 
Feeding Time! Wetlands of the Americas
There's something fishy going on every morning in the National Aviary's largest walk-through exhibit. Join trainers for a feed-out and watch as the Inca Terns fly down for a high-protein snack of fish smelts. Toss a fish to the Brown pelicans, join in the Flamingo dance, and say hello to Joanie, the Wattled Curassow.
 
Little Peepers Story Time – Mondays and Tuesdays Atrium
Geared toward children 2-6 years old. Hear stories, make crafts, and meet feathery friends.
More about Little Peepers!
 
Penguin Premiere Atrium
Meet Sidney, the National Aviary's newest African penguin, or maybe you'll meet Stanley, Elvis, Simon or Patrick. Discover the remarkable ways that nature has equipped them to 'fly' under water, avoid predators, and raise their young. You'll also learn how you can make a difference in protecting endangered penguin species around the world.
 
FliteZone Indoor Bird Show – Wednesdays thru Sundays Atrium
BEGINNING Oct. 11
Get Winged! See amazing flights and close encounters during our new indoor bird show coming October 11th.
 
Feeding Time! Tropical Forest
A fly-by of the feathered kind! Join our trainers in feeding a brilliant variety of birds a snack of wiggly worms, crickets, and grapes. Watch as Golden-breasted Starlings, Carmine Bee-eaters, Fairy Bluebirds and other feathered friends enjoy a late morning snack.
 
Meet A Patient Main Hallway
Chat with our veterinary staff as you watch them perform daily check-ups, vaccinations, and other veterinary procedures.
 
Kitchen Window Kitchen Window in the Main Hall
What does a condor eat for breakfast (do you really want to know)? What's on the menu for a Macaw? With more than 800 mouths to feed, the National Aviary's kitchen is a busy place. Meet one of our "chefs" and learn about the variety of foods prepared for our residents each day.
 
Feed the Lories Lories & Friends exhibit
Hornbill Hall
Lories feeding from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m.
Prepare for a colorful brush with nature as our flock of rainbow lorikeets fly down for a visit. Purchase a cup of nectar and you’ll have them eating out of your hand!
More about our lories!
 
FliteZone Indoor Bird Show – Wednesdays thru Sundays Atrium
BEGINNING Oct. 11
Get Winged! See amazing flights and close encounters during our new indoor bird show coming October 11th.
 
Penguin Premiere Atrium
Meet Sidney, the National Aviary's newest African penguin, or maybe you'll meet Stanley, Elvis, Simon or Patrick. Discover the remarkable ways that nature has equipped them to 'fly' under water, avoid predators, and raise their young. You'll also learn how you can make a difference in protecting endangered penguin species around the world.
 
Feeding Time! Wetlands
of the Americas
There's something fishy going on every afternoon in the National Aviary's largest walk-through exhibit. Join trainers for a feed-out and watch as the Inca Terns fly down for a high-protein snack of fish smelts. Toss a fish to the Brown pelicans, join in the Flamingo dance, and say hello to Joanie, the Wattled Curassow.
 
Tropical Rainstorm Wetlands
of the Americas
Watch the birds frolic and bathe in a misty downpour while you stay high and dry.
 
Feed the Lories Lories & Friends exhibit
Hornbill Hall
Lories feeding from 3 until 4 p.m.
Prepare for a colorful brush with nature as our flock of rainbow lorikeets fly down for a visit. Purchase a cup of nectar and you’ll have them eating out of your hand!
More about our lories!
 
Feeding Time! Tropical Forest
A fly-by of the feathered kind! Join our trainers in feeding a brilliant variety of birds a snack of wiggly worms, crickets, and grapes. Watch as Golden-breasted Starlings, Carmine Bee-eaters, Fairy Bluebirds and other feathered friends enjoy an afternoon snack.
 

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