Friday, July 17 | 21+
General Admission: $128 | 7 – 11 pm
($125 ticket + $3 required convenience fee)
VIP: $188 | 5 – 11 pm
($185 ticket + $3 required convenience fee)
NEW! VIP Plus: $253* | 5 – 11 pm
($250 ticket + $3 required convenience fee)
Please Note: A 3.5% credit card processing fee applies to online payments. To avoid the credit card fee, choose “Pay by Check” when purchased online.
All aboard! Set sail on a Sunset Riviera getaway by booking tickets to summer’s hottest 21+ party, the National Aviary’s Night in the Tropics Presented by UPMC Health Plan!
All Party Goers
Transport yourself to a Mediterranean-style paradise with the Aviary’s crew handling your every need, complete with show-stopping live entertainment under the stars and featuring bridge deck favorites: No Bad Juju! Indulge in unlimited small plates from local restaurants and signature cocktails, beer, and wine.
Go on excursions to gorgeous habitats full of lush greenery, like the enchanting Tropical Rainforest and steamy Wetlands, as unique bird species, like birds of paradise, fly freely overhead. Additional “off-yacht” opportunities include incredible interactions with Animal Ambassadors!
VIP and NEW! VIP Plus Perks
Upgrade from General Admission to a first-class VIP experience, including two full hours of early party access, FREE valet parking, exclusive up-close experiences with National Aviary Animal Ambassadors, and access to a full bar with premium spirits!
*NEW THIS YEAR: VIP Plus: Purchase your ticket to attend Pittsburgh’s hottest summer party AND donate $50 to the only Aviary with a “national” designation. And yes, the donation is tax-deductible! All VIP Plus party goers receive VIP Perks AND access to an exclusive, live experience in our Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone™ Theater.
Stay tuned for up-to-the-minute details on live entertainment, Silent Auction and raffle prizes, and delectable restaurant additions for this event!
This event supports the National Aviary’s avian care and worldwide conservation!
Let Us Entertain You
It’s going to be a spectacular “charter” featuring local entertainment that will blow your mind!
- Headliner: No Bad JuJu
- Live Painting by Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas (mariasideas.com)
- More entertainment coming soon!
Drink, Dine, and Unwind
All guests will enjoy delectable food, signature cocktails, wine, beer, and seltzers, PLUS bites from local eateries, including:
- Atria’s Specialty Catering
- BreadWorks
- Pittsburgh Barbecue Company
- Raising Cane’s
- Rita’s Italian Ice
- Spectrum Fudge
- Wise County Biscuits
Thank you to Signature Cocktails and Mocktails Sponsor: Lucky Sign Spirits.
Beer generously provided by Frank Fuhrer Wholesale Co. and Penn Brewery.
Photos with a Penguin
For just $5*, you can snag the most adorable photo (and video) opportunity ever! YES, you read that right! A National Aviary staff member will take a photo of you next to one of our African Penguins – in front of a photo backdrop – on your phone or camera for your use!
*Please bring cash night of. Proceeds from Photo with a Penguin help support the daily care for our flock, including our Penguin Point colony.
Pro tip: Bring cash to purchase raffle tickets to win a trip for two to Maui, sponsored by AAA Travel! Tickets are one for $10 or three for $25; learn more below!
Silent Auction
COMING SOON: Get a chance to win amazing auction items while you’re at the party or from the comfort of your home during the Night in the Tropics Silent Auction.
Enjoy the convenience of bidding on your favorite items by texting tropics2026 to 843-606-5995. You may bid while you’re getting ready to set sail on our Sunset Riviera…or from the couch as you relax!
Don’t worry about having to stay near the prize(s) you’ve been coveting: Event.Gives will send you a text if you’ve been outbid. Bidding ends Friday, July 17, at 9:15 pm EST; winners need not be present.
Raffle
Take Sunset Riviera to a whole new level with a trip for two to Maui*, sponsored by AAA Travel! The prize includes round-trip economy airfare from any United States city to Maui, Hawaii, and six nights of hotel accommodations. Purchase tickets at the National Aviary! Call 412-258-9465 or email [email protected] with any questions.
*Please Note: Raffle prizes are considered taxable income under federal and state law. If the prize value exceeds Internal Revenue Service (IRS) thresholds, the National Aviary will remit required federal withholding tax on the winner’s behalf. Because of IRS reporting rules, the amount reported to the IRS may be higher than the stated prize value. The winner will be required to complete tax identification forms before receiving the prize.
Attire
Dress in your best yacht-inspired attire for this indoor/outdoor party! Bright colors are encouraged; leave your black tie outfits at home! Let loose with your best beachy sundress or paradise-inspired ensemble. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Parking
VIP guests will arrive in style with FREE valet parking! Head to VIP check-in located at the National Aviary entrance at 700 Arch Street.
For General Admission ticket holders who like to walk, convenient parking is available at Nova Place. Nova Place is located at 100 South Commons, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Please enter the garage through Gate 3 or Gate 4– or look for our signage!
ADA-accessible drop-off will be available at the entrance of the National Aviary. Signage will be placed around the Aviary to help point you in the right direction!
Need a Ride?
Consider contacting the following local rideshare services:
Proceeds from this 21+ event benefit the National Aviary’s work to save birds and protect their habitats. Please drink responsibly. You MUST bring identification for proof of age.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Diamond Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Baird Private Wealth Management Fleming Rodgers Group
Dollar Bank
enkompas Technology Solutions
Federated Hermes
Jendoco Construction Corporation
Pittsburgh Magazine
The Wilson Group
Vitro Architectural Glass
Bronze Sponsors
Fairfield Landscaping
FHLBank Pittsburgh
Harmelin Media
Maher Duessel
McKamish, Inc.
Perfido Weiskopf Wagstaff + Goettel
Peter and Michelle da Silva
Priory Hospitality Group
S&T Bank
Trust-Franklin Press Co.
Birds-Eye-View of Night in the Tropics!
As the National Aviary’s largest annual fundraiser, Night in the Tropics is a full-scale production that transforms our entire facility in the blink of an eye! Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look into the making of 2024’s Night in the Tropics: Island Oasis Presented by UPMC Health Plan!
By purchasing Night in the Tropics tickets, you are giving the National Aviary permission to send you emails.