Member Exclusive: Expert Talk: The Making of SkyDeck with Cathy Schlott
Member Exclusive: Learn more about National Aviary's fan-favorite rooftop bird show, SkyDeck!
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Hot Jam: Avian Art
Pittsburgh Glass Center 5472 Penn Ave, PittsburghFri., 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.
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Birding Expedition Bus Tour: Cook Forest
Sun., June 9 | 7 am - 2:30 pm
Meet up with an Aviary expert and explore Cook Forest - a breeding ground for many of Pennsylvania's most sought-after songbirds.
Member Exclusive: Expert Talk with Dr. Ernesto Arbelaez
Tues., July 16 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Member Exclusive: Join Dr. Ernesto Arbelaez, Executive Director and Founder of the Bioparque Amaru in Cuenca Ecuador and one of Ecuador’s leading conservationist, as he discusses Andean Condor conservation efforts.
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Night in the Tropics: Island Oasis
Friday, July 26 | VIP: 5 - 11 pm (General Admission at 7 pm) | 21+
Spend the last weekend in July on the North Shore! Journey to an Island Oasis with tickets to summer’s hottest 21+ party, the National Aviary’s Night in the Tropics Presented by UPMC Health Plan!
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Sloth Birthday Celebration
Thurs, August 22, 2024 | 11 am - 3 pm | Included with Admission
A party fit for a sloth! Help the Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloths that call the Aviary home celebrate their birthdays with a Sloth Birthday Celebration!
Member Exclusive: Expert Talk with Bri Crane: MAC Project
Sun., September 8 | 11 am - Noon
Member Exclusive: Learn more about National Aviary Senior Aviculturist, Bri Crane, CPBT-KA and her involvement with the MAC project.
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.
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Brushes & Birds featuring Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas
Thurs., October 17 | 5:30 - 8 pm | 21+
Who-o-o's that with bright orange eyes?! Kick off the National Aviary's Owl-O-Ween festivities a few days early by joining Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas (mariasideas.com) for a special 21+ evening edition of Brushes & Birds Evening Edition!
Member Morning: Owl-O-Ween
Sat., October 19 | 9 – 10 am
National Aviary Members are welcomed to light refreshments and early access to Owl-O-Ween – before the Aviary is open to the general public! Plus, stick around for a fun day full of owl celebrations!
Member Exclusive: Expert Talk Conservation of African Penguins
Sat., November 23 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
Member Exclusive: Learn more about National Aviary's work to save endangered species from a National Aviary expert!
Member Morning: Season’s Greetings Saturdays
National Aviary Members are welcomed to light refreshments and early access to Season's Greetings Saturdays – before the Aviary is open to the general public! Plus, stick around for a fun day full of flamingo celebrations!
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ONE WEEKEND ONLY: Peregrine Falcon Meet-and-Greet
Sat., January 18 | 1 pm | Included with General Admission
LIMITED TIME OPPORTUNITY: Meet one of the FASTEST birds on the planet...our new male Peregrine Falcon Animal Ambassador!
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ONE WEEKEND ONLY: Peregrine Falcon Meet-and-Greet
Sat., January 19 | 1 pm | Included with General Admission
LIMITED TIME OPPORTUNITY: Meet one of the FASTEST birds on the planet...our new male Peregrine Falcon Animal Ambassador!
Member Morning: Flamingo Fest!
Saturday, February 22 | 9 – 10 am
National Aviary Members are welcomed to light refreshments and early access to Flamingo Fest – before the Aviary is open to the general public!
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Flamingo Fest
Sat., February 22 | 11 am - 3 pm | Included with General Admission
Flock to the National Aviary to celebrate all things flamingo during family-friendly Flamingo Fest!
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Flamingo Fest
Sun., February 23 | 11 am - 3 pm | Included with General Admission
Flock to the National Aviary to celebrate all things flamingo during family-friendly Flamingo Fest!
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Pints & Penguins
Fri., March 21 | 6 - 9 pm | 21+
Make it the happiest of all hours by combining scrumptious brews with live music, engaging African Penguin activities, and mouth-watering bites.
Member Morning: Penguin-Palooza!
Sat., March 22 | 9 – 10 am
National Aviary Members are welcomed to light refreshments and early access to Penguin-Palooza – before the Aviary is open to the general public!
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Penguin-Palooza
Sat., March 22 | 10:30 am – 4 pm | Included with General Admission
Waddle to the National Aviary as we celebrate all things penguin!