Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day at the National Zoo
Join us in welcoming back the millions of migratory birds that spent the winter in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Date: Thursday, April 24, to Thursday, May 1
Highlights:
Book Signing and Lecture
Bridget Stutchbury will sign copies of her book, Silence of the Songbirds, and talk about migratory birds on
April 24 at 7 p.m.
National Zoo Visitor Center Auditorium
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Weekend Family Festival
A great variety of fun family activities on Saturday,
April 26, and Sunday,
April 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
National Zoo
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Superbirds!
Special, live theatre program for school groups on
April 29, April 30, and
May 1.
National Zoo Visitor Center Auditorium
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More About the Festival:
Exhibitors
If your organization would like to be an exhibitor at Bird Fest 2008, please fill out our online form.
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Sponsors
Bird Fest at the National Zoo is organized by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and Friends of the National Zoo with generous support from our sponsors.
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Festival Background
Founded in 1993 by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, International Migratory Bird Day is now a hallmark event.
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There's something for everyone, so bring the whole flock!
Contact us if you have questions regarding International Migratory Bird Day.