About The Parakeet Garden
The Parakeet Garden is an immersive parakeet exhibit. Guests will enter our garden and be able to feed and closely interact with over 250 parakeets!
We would like to give a special thanks to our Art Director, Ron Sachs. He has brought to life a beautiful scenic fountain for the parakeets to enjoy. His inspiration was Roanoke’s beautiful mountain landscape that can be viewed as you look out the windows. The Parakeet Garden is located at the Science Museum of Western Virginia on the 5th floor of the Center in the Square building.
PARAKEET GARDEN HOURS
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
11am-3pm
1pm-3pm
Closed for lunch hour 12pm-1pm
Entrance into the parakeet garden is guided therefore you must reserve your time prior to entering. Please call us for questions regarding availability (540) 342-5710
Tickets are available to purchase on our website, at the box office in Center In The Square and the front desk at the Science Museum of Western Virginia.
***Please note when purchasing tickets taxes and fees apply.***
Admission rates
PARAKEET GARDEN OPTIONS
Garden Only & Feeding
Garden Only
PARAKEET GARDEN MEMBERS
FREE
FREE
SMWV MEMBERS
$4.50
$3.00
GUESTS*
$8.00
$6.00
*Guests who have paid admission to the museum also have the option to enhance their experience with a discounted Parakeet Garden add-on. The option to include feeding is available for $6.00, while the garden-only add-on costs $4.00.
Membership rates:
The Parakeet Garden Membership
- Individual: $75
- Family: (2 adults & 4 children) $115
- SMWV Membership add on: $25
Pricing & Hours:
Tickets are available to purchase on our website, at the box office in Center In The Square and the front desk at the Science Museum of Western Virginia.
***Please note when purchasing tickets taxes and fees apply.***
- Members: Additional $3 for admission, $1.50 per feeding.
- Non-Members: Additional $4 for admission, $2 per feeding.
- Non-Contracting Group Rate: Additional $3 for admission & feeding.
- The Parakeet Garden Only (non-members only): $6 for admission, $2 per feeding.
The Parakeet Garden Membership
- Individual: $75
- Family: (2 adults & 4 children) $115
- SMWV Membership add on: $25
The Parakeet Garden Hours:
- 10:00am – 3:00pm Tuesday through Saturday
- 1:00pm – 4:00pm Sunday
- Closed for lunch hour 12:00pm – 1:00pm
***Please note entrance into the parakeet garden is guided therefore you must reserve your time prior to entering. Please call us for questions regarding availability (540) 342-5710***
Help SMWV build some much-needed nesting boxes for our beloved parakeets. Parakeets mate for life and once they find their "forever mate," they need a cozy love nest to raise their families. If they cannot find a place to lay their egg then it is possible for them to become egg bound and pass away. These boxes will also help us track parakeet births as required by the USDA. Donors' names will be painted on the boxes in recognition of their support. Let us know if you would prefer to not have your name listed or if you would like to donate in honor of someone else!
Sponsor A Parakeet:
You can sponsor a parakeet today for $65!
- Name a parakeet of your choice.
- Be sure to be specific with the color of the bird and distinct features you wish to sponsor. We will have a permanent display in the entry way of The Parakeet Garden of all the birds who have been sponsored.
- The sponsorship fee goes towards keeping our newest family members happy and healthy. Including things such as vet care, feeding and enrichment.
- Includes free feeding token.
- Certificate of sponsorship includes a photo of your parakeet and will be available to pick up at the front desk.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding The Parakeet Garden, please contact us at frontdesk@smwv.org or 540.342.5710.