Year: 2026

Harper stretching his wings while Ralph perches on a nearby log

From Rescue to Recovery

October 26th, 2026

Birds who are injured in the wild and can’t return don’t always have a place to call home after they’ve healed. That’s where the National Aviary steps in.

Two Striped Skunk sisters cuddling in a hollow log.

Striped Skunk Sisters Spotlight Species Diversity

September 1st, 2026

The National Aviary is welcoming TWO new Animal Ambassadors: Striped Skunk Sisters! Find out how to meet them…

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For the Golden Years Graphic featuring a Victoria Crowned Pigeon Chick and Adult named Mary

Fulfilling a Lifelong Promise There are a few things more precious than time – and for animals in their golden years, each second is more important than the last. The National Aviary is committed to providing individualized care to each bird, mammal, and reptile that calls us home at every phase of their lives. This…

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National Aviary in Pittsburgh starts their 2026 Fall Annual Campaign to help Brown Pelican Harper and other birds | Beaver County Radio

Support for recovery of a young Brown Pelican named Harper and other birds is the main reason that this campaign exists.

Sister Skunk Name Results Are IN! | National Aviary

The entire two-round naming contest highlighted just how much people truly care about the National Aviary: raising more $2,500 in 2.5 weeks, and increasing September Guest and Member attendance at the Aviary by 40% compared to past years.

The National Aviary receives prestigious accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums | Association of Zoos and Aquariums

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced that the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was once again granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission.

The Expert’s Guide to Helping Injured Birds During the Fall Migration | National Geographic

Every year billions of birds die from glass window collisions, or from house cat attacks. These incidents can be avoided, and injured birds can be taken care of.

If You Hear “Kis-Ka-Dee,” Look Up Because Experts Say You May Have a Rare Visitor in Your Yard | Yahoo Life

But avid birdwatchers know that every region also has birds that are far less common—and that makes spotting one an extra memorable experience no matter how old you are.