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Teen Job Shadow

January 25 |

Sat., January 25 and February 1, 8, and 15 | 1 – 3 pm | Ages 14 – 18 | $299 per person; includes all FOUR sessions

Is your teen passionate about animals? Would they love to go behind-the-scenes at the National Aviary?

Teens ages 14 – 18 can spend FOUR days with National Aviary experts learning about the dynamic world of animal care and conservation. This program offers a unique opportunity to experience firsthand what it takes to care for the more than 500 animals (including a colony of African Penguins!) that call the Aviary home.

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Pitt falcon fledglings fly the Cathedral of Learning coop, but likely linger in Oakland | 90.5 WESA

Falcons born at the Cathedral of Learning have also been found nesting in Ohio, New York, and Ontario.

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National Aviary reveals genders of its newest African penguins | WTAE

The National Aviary revealed the genders of its newest African penguins on social media Tuesday. The penguins hatched in early February, and they are the offspring of penguin parents Bette and Sidney.

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National Aviary reveals genders of its newest African Penguin chicks | WPXI

Another aviary resident, Red the Scarlet Macaw, helped with the reveal, opening bird safe “candies.”

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National Aviary reveals genders of 2 new African penguin chicks | CBS News

With the help of a scarlet macaw, the National Aviary revealed the genders of its newest African penguins on Tuesday.

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3 young peregrine falcons on Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning fledge the nest | KDKA News

The three young peregrine falcons that hatched on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning this spring have fledged the nest.

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