Animal Encounters and Programs

One-of-a-kind Animal Encounters introduce you to animals like penguins, sloths, and birds of prey with a National Aviary expert helping you to learn about each amazing species. Take your knowledge of birds and conservation deeper with opportunities to connect with our expert ornithologists and educators, virtually and in-person.

Animal Encounters

Meet sloths, owls, penguins and more during an Animal Encounter; includes General Admission!
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Field Trips and School Programs

The National Aviary offers a variety of on-and-off site and virtual programs available for schools and scout groups.
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Adult Group Programs

The National Aviary offers a variety of engaging options for groups of 15 or more, from tour groups to senior living communities and garden clubs.
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Camps for Kids!

Make your summer and winter break soar with fun and educational camp opportunities for children.
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Classes and Experiences

There’s no better way to learn more about your favorite National Aviary birds or the birds in your backyard than from a National Aviary expert.
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Outdoor Birdwatching and Ecotourism Trips

See birds in a new way on a trip with an ornithologist, and build your bird knowledge with classes.
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In The News

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Best of the World 2026 | National Geographic

Steel mills once shaped outsiders’ whole impressions of Pittsburgh, but today the city increasingly defines itself by embracing the venerable cultural institutions that industrial prosperity helped build.

Fun fall events at the National Aviary | Pittsburgh Today Live

Hear about all of the National Aviary fun happening this fall!

National Aviary holds early celebration for its sloth’s Halloween ‘boo day’ | WPXI

The Aviary’s Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloth, Valentino, was born on Halloween. But since the facility is closed on that day, the aviary celebrated his 10th “boo day” early.

Pittsburgh’s Regional Asset District issues record preliminary budget | 90.5 WESA

In all, RAD proposes to fund 107 organizations of all sizes, from the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, the National Aviary, Pittsburgh Symphony and Heinz History Center to small dance and theater troupes.

Pittsburgh conservation planting seeds for visitors and investment | Capital Analytics Associates

Pittsburgh’s conservation institutions are a growing part of the Commonwealth’s outdoor recreation economy. At the National Aviary, Executive Director Cheryl Tracy says the institution is “just getting started,” despite nearly 75 years of history.

Animal Encounters and Programs