Visit the National Aviary and step into lush, free-flying bird habitats, meet signature species, and feel as though you’ve traveled to a far-away destination!
Learn MoreSee a sloth up close during an Encounter and find out what makes them so unique.
Get to know an adorable Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloth and learn about the adaptations that help these upside-down tree-dwellers thrive in the treetops.
Learn MoreWhen 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.
Read Dottie's Story
After over 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!
Read the Guam Rails' Story
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.
Read Teri's Story
The National Aviary works to inspire respect for nature through an appreciation of birds.
