Have you heard the news? Birdwatching is 2025’s “hottest” hobby! Secure the “tools of the trade” you’ll need to be on trend, like an Identifying and Feeding Birds guidebook that covers what you’ll need to help the birds you spot in your own backyard! Be sure to snag an eco-friendly bag as well to hold those outdoor birdwatching essentials (and portable phone charger, obviously). Of course the ultimate “Hot Birder” gift? National Aviary Membership!

Game night…with an avian twist! Test your knowledge with the official “Audubon Bird Matching Game.” Tackle a puzzle – with options fit for kids and those who are kids at heart! Then try to “pass go” as you spot iconic local landmarks (including the Aviary!) in an exclusively-Pittsburgh edition of Monopoly.

Stand out above the rest with exclusive toys, books, and plushies that can’t be found at your average toy store. Light that first spark of having a respect for nature in your little ones with “Little Bat” or “How Many Birds,” finger puppet and picture books. “Rock-a-bye” your baby into a deep slumber as they cuddle a super soft penguin, sloth, flamingo, or an original Palm Pals plushie (just to name a few!).

No gift is too small when it comes to stocking stuffers. Choose from an array of beautifully handcrafted Sienna Sky branded jewelry that will complement any holiday sweater or select a special charm to add to a favorite bracelet. Other small tokens of appreciation for the home and beyond include a Penguin Kitchen Timer, Toucan Kitchen Shears, new and exclusive holiday animal plushies, and much more! 

Our flock isn’t just made up of those with feathers…we’re home to a few furry friends, too! Shower the sloth and skunk lover in your life with the most adorable pieces, from the cutest skunk friend to an original painting by Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloth, Valentino, using his natural abilities to grasp and move objects!

Keep warm this winter with eye-catching official National Aviary apparel (not to brag, but we have a pretty cool logo). Items include a brand-new, soft hoodie (available in multiple colors) and beanie to a charming mug to sip your favorite warm beverage from and socks that help protect your favorite species!

Need last-minute holiday decorations? Stock your collection with distinct ornaments created using sustainable materials, immersive snow globes, bird-themed throw pillows, and “A Pennsylvania Christmas” tea towel with a hilarious PA-take on the classic “12 Days of Christmas.” Fill your home with comforting scents using a holiday fragrance diffuser offered in a fun penguin shape!

The holidays can be stressful…pamper yourself and your favorite people during Holiday Brunch in The Garden Room! Take in panoramic views while dining on dishes handcrafted by Atria’s Specialty Catering. Add on a seasonal cocktail, crisp beer, or glass of wine that’ll warm you up faster than you can say, “Happy Holidays!”

‘Tis the season to give your kiddos a unique experience they won’t forget…plus, get a well-earned holiday break for yourself! Campers will explore the unique characteristics that make birds, like Kody the Steller’s Sea Eagle, oh-so extraordinary, allowing them to thrive in cold weather climates. Campers will explore the unique characteristics that make birds, like Kody the Steller’s Sea Eagle, oh-so extraordinary, allowing them to thrive in cold weather climates.

Art aficionados can paint a portrait of a Toco Toucan (inspired by our very own Mango and Tango!) with guided instruction from Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas during Brushes & Birds.

More details and registration coming soon!

Make the ultimate impact on the life of your nature loving teen with FOUR gifted sessions of the Aviary’s Teen Job Shadow program. Offered every Saturday for a month, attendees will have the unique opportunity to go behind the scenes to witness what it takes to care for the more than 500 birds and other animals that call the Aviary home.

More details and registration coming soon!

The gift of knowledge! Join accomplished National Aviary Photographer and Educator, Mike Faix, for a two-part course covering the tips and tricks needed to capture a picture-perfect photo! All participants will practice portraiture with special visits from National Aviary Animal Ambassadors, like colorful macaws or stately owls, and then put those newfound skills to the test in our dynamic habitats!

More details and registration coming soon!

Adopt-A-Bird!

Gift your non-committal friend that warm inside feeling of helping animals without actually having to care for one by symbolically adopting one of several National Aviary birds, including gorgeous red-and-green White-cheeked Turaco, Fiona, on their behalf. “Adoptions” come with a personalized letter, a unique photo, a fact sheet, and much more. 

All donations must be received by December 15 to receive “adoption” materials in time for Christmas Day. 

Animal Encounters!

Treat your favorite person to a one-of-kind opportunity to spoon-feed a Southern Three-banded Armadillo with our limited-time-only Life Underground Encounter. Hurry, this Encounter sunsets in January 2026.

Not a fan of armadillos? Don’t fret, you may also select to hold a wise owl on your gloved hand, hand-feed a sl-o-o-w sloth their favorite treat, or touch a penguin’s waterproof feathers!

Condor Court Paver!

Help pave a festive pathway to conservation! Commemorate your special someone or memory with a Condor Court Paver. Home to the only two Andean Condors to hatch in a North American zoo in 2022, Condor Court is a unique place to learn more about nature’s unsung heroes.

Orders MUST be received by December 31, 2025. All orders will be part of our Spring 2026 installation. 

Membership!

Solidify your favorite Aviary supporter as an official member of our flock with the gift of a National Aviary Membership. In addition to FREE annual admission, Members receive discounts on select programming and Animal Encounters, invites to exclusive, Members-only events, a reciprocal admissions at more than 300 AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums around the United States, as well as 10% off in our Gift Shop!