Tropical Paradise season opening begins a year of celebration as the National Aviary enters its 70th year of saving birds and protecting habitats
The National Aviary opens its 70th year with the launch of Tropical Paradise, a new seasonal theme that highlights tropical animals and habitats through programming, signage, and décor. January kicks off a year of celebrations planned to mark the National Aviary’s 70 years of saving birds and protecting habitats.
This winter during Tropical Paradise, visitors can stroll through lush tropical habitats, including the Tropical Rainforest and the Wetlands. In these expansive, immersive habitats, birds fly, walk, waddle, and swim freely around visitors. During daily programs included with admission, like Meet a Tropical Friend, Tropical Bat Hangout, and Tropical Rainforest Feeding, visitors will be introduced to a variety of species from the tropics, from parrots like a stunning Scarlet Macaw, to a surprisingly cute megabat species, or even a Southern Three-banded Armadillo. Through interactive programming, visitors learn how they can make a positive impact on the conservation of tropical species and their habitats. Enhanced safety protocols are in place, and details can be found at aviary.org/covid-info.
Later this season as the weather warms up, get ready to head outside with the National Aviary’s experts on a Birding Expedition to Presque Isle State Park, kayak tours of North Park Lake with L.L.Bean, and birdwatching outings in Pittsburgh parks. Details on upcoming expert-led activities can be found at aviary.org.
Programming for Tropical Paradise runs until May 28, when the National Aviary’s summer season begins.