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Hot Jam: Avian Art

Pittsburgh Glass Center 5472 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh

Fri., June 7 | 6:30 - 9 pm | Pittsburgh Class Center

The Pittsburgh Glass Center will welcome the National Aviary’s own Christa Gaus, Senior Manager of Animal Programs, as a guest speaker to share her expert knowledge as their talented glass artists create a one-of-a-kind glass sculpture of a vulture in their Hot Shop.

Birdwatching Kayak Tour with L.L.Bean

Sunday, June 23 | 5:30 - 8:30 am | North Park Lake

Sunrise Edition! Take to the water with the National Aviary and L.L.Bean for a birding adventure by kayak!

Birdwatching Kayak Tour with L.L.Bean

Sunday, July 21 | 6 - 9 pm | North Park Lake

Sunset Edition! Take to the water with the National Aviary and L.L.Bean for a birding adventure by kayak!

Birdwatching Kayak Tour with L.L.Bean

Sunday, August 18 | 6 - 9 pm | $75 per person | North Park Lake

Sunset Edition! Take to the water with the National Aviary and L.L.Bean for a birding adventure by kayak!

Falconry: the Sport of Kings

National Aviary

Sun., August 25 | 10 am - 12 pm | National Aviary Admission Included

Join the National Aviary's licensed falconer, Cathy Schlott, to discover the rich history and modern day practices behind this unique sport.

International African Penguin Awareness Day

Sat., October 12 | 10:30 am - 4 pm | Included with General Admission

International African Penguin Awareness Day is a celebration of all things African Penguin - wear your best black and white outfit and join us as we try our own Penguin Waddle through the National Aviary.

In The News

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Two peregrine falcon chicks hatch atop Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning | 90.5 WESA

The peregrine falcons nesting on the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning welcomed two new hatchlings Thursday.

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First peregrine falcon chick hatches in Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning nest | KDKA News

It's Take Your Kid to Work Day, and the peregrine falcons nesting on Pitt's Cathedral of Learning apparently got the memo. 

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Newly Released Guam Kingfishers Produce Eggs in the Wild for the First Time in 40 Years!! | National Aviary

The Nine Birds released last fall (including three that hatched at the Aviary) continue to thrive in their new home on Palmyra Atoll

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New Andean condor arrives at National Aviary | CBS News

A new Andean condor has arrived at the National Aviary, with the hope that he'll play a role in conserving the species.

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Your Weekend Guide for Apr. 11-13: From a Bunny Trolley to an Eggstravaganza, spring has sprung in Pittsburgh! | Kidsburgh

Kids at the Aviary's spring-themed Eggstravaganza will participate in a scavenger hunt, story time, and receive prizes to take home, meet a skink and take a photo with the Easter Bunny. 

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