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Early Childhood Morning

October 1 |

Wed., September 3, October 1, November 5, and December 3 | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Included with General Admission

Early bird gets the worm…especially during Early Childhood Morning! Enjoy a fun and engaging experience with art activities, sensory play, and books to read. Spend time with your little learner exploring the vibrant world of birds in the National Aviary’s immersive habitats. 

#DidYouKnow: Each Early Childhood Morning offers a fresh experience, with rotating themes (AND different activities!) that make each visit feel new and exciting!

  • Wed., September 3: School Year Starts!
    • Count the Bugs Game, Bird-themed Crayon Pattern Matching Game, Write Your Name with Seeds on an Apple Craft
  • Wed., October 1: Happy Halloween!
    • Bat-themed Addition Game, Owl Eyes Matching Game, Make Your Own Bat Craft
  • Wed., November 5: It’s Fall!
    • Tree Leaves Matching game, Make Your Own Pumpkin Patch, Bird in a Tree Craft
  • Wed., December 3: Winter is Here! 
    • Find the Bird in the Snow Game, Snowflake Matching Game, Holiday Greeting Card Craft

 

A mom and her child watch as a male Great Argus struts by!

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Extinct-in-the-wild Guam kingfisher hatches at National Aviary | KDKA News

A bird that's extinct in the wild recently hatched at the National Aviary.

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National Aviary leads nesting efforts to help critically endangered African penguins in Namibia | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

There’s more than cuteness overload when it comes to the National Aviary’s flock of African penguins. This critically endangered species, expected to be extinct in a decade, is attracting attention – and help – in its fight for survival in the wild.

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Penguins hatched at National Aviary join colony with new names | MSN

The African penguin chicks that hatched at the National Aviary have new names, and they're ready to join the colony.

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Penguins hatched at National Aviary join colony with new names | KDKA News

The aviary revealed the penguins' names on Monday, sharing photos of the adorable siblings waddling around their new home.

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National Aviary reveals names for its youngest Penguins as they join the colony | WPXI

The National Aviary’s youngest African Penguins have officially joined the colony.

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