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-Season’s Greetings Saturdays, packed with holiday-themed activities
-Brunch in the Garden, complete with festive decorations
-Stay Late Christmas through New Year’s Eve with Holidays in the Garden, presented by Hefren-Tillotson, Inc.
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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.
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.
