Falconry: The Sport of Kings
National AviaryJoin the National Aviary's licensed falconer, Cathy Schlott, to discover the rich history and modern day practices behind this unique sport.
Join the National Aviary's licensed falconer, Cathy Schlott, to discover the rich history and modern day practices behind this unique sport.
Who-o-o will you hear calling from the trees at night? Take a twilight trek through Frick Park with the National Aviary's own Bob Mulivhill, and search for some of nature's most mysterious creatures: owls.
Feel like a kid again at the National Aviary! Go behind-the-scenes to see what it takes to care for the more than 500 birds and other animals!
Feel like a kid again at the National Aviary! Go behind-the-scenes to see what it takes to care for the more than 500 birds and other animals!
Take to the water during sunset with the National Aviary and L.L.Bean for a birding adventure by kayak!
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!
Paint your very own sloth canvas masterpiece, in honor of Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth's Wookiee and Vivien!
Love birds and want to share your passion with others? Register for our 2025 Volunteer Information Session!
Experience a fun and engaging morning with art activities, sensory play, and books; included with General Admission!
Explore the National Aviary during Sensory Friendly Time, designed for those with sensory processing needs to make the most of their Aviary experience! Call 412-323-7235 to register.
Focus on refining your bird photography skills with a series of courses lead by National Aviary Educator and Photographer Mike Faix, an accomplished nature photographer with years of experience photographing birds.
Take to the water during fall migration season with the National Aviary and L.L.Bean for a birding adventure by kayak!
Sip on bottomless mimosas as you pair your refreshing “Bubbly” with a selection of delectable entrées crafted by Atria’s Specialty Catering.
Meet up with a National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill for a morning of birdwatching at Powdermill Avian Research Center, a bird banding station he helped operate for more than three decades.
Who-o-o will you hear calling from the trees at night? Take a twilight trek through Wingfield Pines with the National Aviary's own Cathy Schlott, and search for some of nature's most mysterious creatures: owls.
International African Penguin Awareness Day is a celebration of all things African Penguin - wear your best black and white outfit and join us to celebrate our "flockstars!"
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY: Observe birds settling in to roost during a sunset kayak tour THEN venture on a twilight trek to search and listen for native owl species!
Who-o-o's big eyes are glowing orange?! 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 sp-OO-ky evening edition of Brushes & Birds!
Trick or Treat! Bring your kids to visit the National Aviary for Halloween fun!
Make your magical woodland moment come to life with a trip to Blue Spruce Park for a morning of birdwatching...and chickadee feeding!