Open Daily! Meet beautiful waterbirds like flamingos and penguins during exciting new daily programs. Explore interactive play spaces where underwater creatures respond to your movements and your drawings come to life.
Reserve Advance Tickets!Meet an African Penguin up close! Learn about their amazing adaptions for life on (and under!) the water from one of our experts. Get the opportunity to feel their back feather and watch them waddle around the room all while supporting the National Aviary’s mission!
Book Now!Researchers with the National Aviary and Project Principalis released multiple lines of evidence pointing to the survival of the iconic Ivory-billed Woodpecker in Louisiana.
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The National Aviary is leading the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Saving Animals From Extinction: SAFE program for African Penguins with help from independent Senior Conservation Scientist, Dr. Patty McGill.
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When Dottie the African Penguin fell ill with pneumonia, she faced a long road to recovery. Thankfully, the caring team at the National Aviary—and her devoted mate, Stanley—was with her every step of the way.
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After more than 30 years of being listed as Extinct in the Wild, Guam Rails are now considered Critically Endangered. The National Aviary raised more Guam Rails than any other North American zoo, and some of those rails from Pittsburgh are now thriving on islands near Guam!
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When thousands of flamingo chicks were abandoned due to drought in South Africa, one National Aviary staff member, Teri Grendzinski, made the journey to help. Her work to hand-raise chicks gave them a chance at survival.
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Tasi is a tiny bird. A very tiny bird! Weighing on eight grams, this endangered Bridled White-eye needed help to heal a common injury. The National Aviary’s veterinary team put him on the path to healing with microsurgery and customized care.
A Tiny Bird with a Big Story 
The National Aviary works to inspire respect for nature through an appreciation of birds.
