Connect with nature in lush habitats where colorful birds fly freely around you. Enhanced safety protocols are in place and capacity is limited. We strongly encourage guests to reserve tickets ahead of their visit.
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Pick up a paintbrush and create a masterpiece! In this virtual painting class, learn to paint a Mariana Fruit-Dove portrait during May’s Virtual Brushes and Birds featuring local artist Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas; MariasIdeas.com. Enjoy a variety of engaging online classes for people of all ages!
Go Virtual Now!Marge, the endangered African Penguin chick, hatched to first-time parents Buddy and Holly in January!
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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.
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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!
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 
The National Aviary works to inspire respect for nature through an appreciation of birds.
