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 MoreTrick or Treat! Bring your kids to visit the National Aviary for Halloween fun with enhanced safety protocols, included with admission! Pick up a trick-or-treat goody bag, get creative with an owl-themed craft kit, and get the chance to meet a Spectacled Owl or a Eurasian Eagle Owl! Buy your general admission, timed entry tickets to join us for Owl-o-Ween today!
Buy General Admission TicketsWhen 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.
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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!
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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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The National Aviary works to inspire respect for nature through an appreciation of birds.
