Special Pop-up at the National Aviary – With and Armadillo (and a secret friend)

ONE MONTH ONLY:

ROLL into this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet a Southern Three-banded Armadillo! Now is YOUR chance to get up close to one of these armored Aviary residents…AND with a visit from a special friend.

• Meet one of the two Southern Three-banded Armadillos, Willy or Wonka, alongside an Aviary expert!

• Watch as Willy or Wonka tap into their natural curiosity to explore their surroundings and forage using their strong sense of smell.

• Get the opportunity to hand-feed him a few of his favorite treats!

• Learn about an armadillo’s armor and ability to roll into a ball, two unique adaptations that protect them from predators.

• Explore the importance of biodiversity within shared ecosystems (as in, different plant and animal species living together) through a visit from another special Aviary friend! During the Encounter, you will meet ONE of the following Aviary residents:

• Curl-crested Aracari;

• Carmen or Izzy

• Central Asian Tortoise Natasha

• Four-toed Hedgehog Doris

Details: HERE