Get festive with fun, family-friendly events and beautiful décor this holiday season at the National Aviary, including late nights, brunch, and more! Enhanced safety protocols are in place and capacity is limited, so get your tickets in advance.
Get Tickets in Advance!Makes for a great holiday gift! Meet an Eastern Screech Owl or Eurasian Eagle-Owl up close. Learn about their unique adaptations, like their exceptional eyesight, from one of our experts. Get the opportunity to see and touch interesting owl biofacts, like feathers.
Book Now!When Joanie, a normally curious and playful bird, showed signs of illness, National Aviary staff jumped into action to provide lifesaving care for this beloved bird.
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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.
Read Dottie's Story
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!
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
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 
When Mocha, a bubbly Marbled Teal, suddenly became quiet and less active, her care team immediately took action. An innovative technique helped put Mocha on the path to healing, and now she is back to basking in the sunlight in the Tropical Rainforest.
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The National Aviary works to inspire respect for nature through an appreciation of birds.
