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Start: 2025-04-09T10:00:00-04:00
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Sensory Friendly Time

April 9 | 10 am - 12 pm

Wed., April 9 and May 14 | 1:30 – 3:30 pm | Call 412-323-7235 to Register

Explore the National Aviary during a sensory-inclusive experience, designed for those with sensory processing needs to make the most of their trip. Enjoy various touchable biofacts including eggs and feathers, interactive play spaces, and more.

Sensory Bags from KultureCity featuring items like headphones and fidgets toys are available to borrow daily at the National Aviary.

Please register in advance!

An Owl Finch peacefully perched amongst the tranquil scenery of our Grasslands habitat

Click here to view the National Aviary Sensory Guide to help you plan an engaging visit.

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

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.

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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