Events

We will be giving some information about some species of waterfowl and the benefit of conservation through captive breeding. https://centroreproducaoanatideos.wordpress.com/

A special event dedicated to honoring the vital role of waterfowl in our ecosystems. This special event also pays tribute to the incredible contributions of Mike Lubbock, the "Waterfowl Man," whose lifelong dedication to the conservation of waterfowl has inspired global efforts, including those at Canarem Lake. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/CanaremLakeOfficialPage

Join Pinola Conservancy with a live view in our underwater viewing aviary and witness red-breasted mergansers in a fish-feeding frenzy! The feedings will occur at 9:00am and 3:30pm CST. Our live stream cameras can be found at this link: https://www.pinola.org/live-streams/.

Keeper talks and different educational activities for children, including coloring and paper crafts.

Sedgwick County Zoo's Education team will host guests with hands on artifacts and activities to connect guests with waterfowl. Event is included with zoo admission.

Bronx Zoo will be hosting Keeper Chats in several areas of the zoo.

The Central Park Zoo will hold Keeper Chats and Q&A at 11am and 2pm at the Tisch Children's Zoo aviary.

World Waterfowl Day celebrates global conservation efforts and the beauty of nature. Join us at the zoo for special keeper chats to learn more about these fascinating birds and their habitats, with a chat about Nene at 11:00 AM and a chat about pheasants at 2:30 PM.

Celebrate waterfowl at Tracy Aviary! Waterfowl Identification Class facilitated by Bryant Olsen at 1 p.m. and Waterfowl Keeper Talks 11 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. Learn more at https://tracyaviary.org/liberty-park/event/waterfowl-day/

Woodland Park Zoo will celebrate World Waterfowl Day with activities throughout the day.

Tracy Aviary will have several opportunities to look for waterfowl including biking tours, inside our bird blind, and walking the Jordan River Parkway Trail. There will also be crafts, scavenger hunts, and educational activities! Learn more at https://tracyaviary.org/nature-center/event-calendar/winter-waterfowl-discovery-day/.

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo will be celebrating World Waterfowl Day with educational talks and activities throughout the day. Event is free with admission. Learn more at http://www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org

Discussion with Keeper staff and the public about waterfowl care, breeding and migration at the Marsh Bridge. The birds will be offered food at this time.

Alaska SeaLife Center will have pop up waterfowl themed events and crafts during their open hours. Learn more at http://www.alaskasealife.org

Sylvan Heights Bird Park will be celebrating World Waterfowl Day on January 17, 2026 with events throughout the day. Meet a Bird Keeper for a waterfowl-themed Keeper Chat at 1:15 pm, enjoy waterfowl crafts, activities, and biofacts in the Visitor Center, and take a self-guided "waterfowl walk" around the park to see how many species… Read More »World Waterfowl Day at Sylvan Heights Bird Park

Join the Suburban Biodiversity Conservation Center at the Edith G Read Wildlife Sanctuary to observe some winter waterfowl in their natural habitat! Attendees can expect to see a variety of wintering ducks and geese around the shores of Long Island Sound in Rye New York all while learning about their natural history and ecology!  Register… Read More »Winter Waterfowl Watching!

Through the winter season, tens of thousands of waterfowl spend their time on the shores of Vancouver and Stanley Park, in what has been designated the English Bay, Burrard Inlet & Howe Sound Important Bird & Biodiversity Area (IBA). Join wildlife photographer and SPE Nature House Educator Frank Lin in this walk to learn about… Read More »World Waterfowl Day: Guided Duck Walk

Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy will be celebrating World Waterfowl Day with a free admission day during our off-season. The Conservancy will be open to the public for self-guided tours and there will be "Enrichment with the Aviculturist" feeding sessions at 11AM & 1PM.  Learn more at https://www.ripleyconservancy.org/events

If you’ve visited the waters of Stanley Park this winter, you’ve likely noticed the hundreds (and sometimes thousands!) of charming waterfowl that have taken up residence for the cold season. Swing by the Nature House at 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00 pm for a drop-in duck presentation all about these diverse winter birds. This program, hosted… Read More »World Waterfowl Day: Drop-In Duck Talks

Audubon Park invites the community to engage in citizen science by bird watching. We will set up tables and provide binoculars to the public. https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/community-engagement

On Sunday, January 18, 2026, we will be celebrating World Waterfowl Day at Cologne Zoo! There will be an approximately one-hour guided tour through the world’s second-largest waterfowl collection, with a focus on the conservation of these birds and their habitats. For more information, visit https://koelnerzoo.de/besuch#fuehrung  

Lake Zülpich, which is used for water sports, and Lake Neffelsee near Füssenich and Geich (Germany) have been a mecca for waterfowl ever since they were created as former lignite mining lakes in the 1970s. With a bit of luck, various winter visitors from the far north can be observed here, including different species of… Read More »Wintervogelexkursion