Daily Activities
The National Aviary offers a variety of Daily Activities for an incredible visitor experience. View an insightful feeding, get up close with your favorite species during an Animal Encounter, and so much more!
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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!
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.
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Father’s Day Brunch in The Garden Room
Sunday, June 16 | Seatings at 11 am and 12:45 pm | Brunch includes National Aviary Admission
Dine with Dad! Celebrate ALL Dad's during a special brunch in The Garden Room!
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!
Colors of Nature Summer Camp Five Day Session
Monday - Friday, June 24 - 28 | 9 am - 3 pm | Ages 6 - 8
National Aviary experts will guide your camper on a journey featuring scientific investigations and up-close encounters with Animal Ambassadors.
Colors of Nature Summer Camp Five Day Session
Monday - Friday, July 8 - 12 | 9 am - 3 pm | Ages 9 - 12
National Aviary experts will guide your camper on a journey featuring scientific investigations and up-close encounters with Animal Ambassadors.
Colors of Nature Summer Camp Five Day Session
Monday - Friday, July 15 - 19 | 9 am - 3 pm | Ages 6 - 8
National Aviary experts will guide your camper on a journey featuring scientific investigations and up-close encounters with Animal Ambassadors.
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.
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!
Colors of Nature Summer Camp Four Day Session
Monday - Thursday, July 22 - 25 | 9 am - 3 pm | Ages 6 - 8
National Aviary experts will guide your camper on a journey featuring scientific investigations and up-close encounters with Animal Ambassadors.
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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!
Colors of Nature Summer Camp Five Day Session
Monday - Friday, July 29 - August 2 | 9 am - 3 pm Ages 9 - 12
National Aviary experts will guide your camper on a journey featuring scientific investigations and up-close encounters with Animal Ambassadors.
Saving Species with Science Teen Camp
Monday - Friday, August 5 - 9 | 9 am - 3 pm | Ages 13 - 16
During this fun and engaging summer camp, teens will learn from Aviary experts how we use science every day to care for our birds, how to help to save species from extinction, and how they can get involved!
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Summer Camp…For Adults!
Sat., August 10 | 9 am – 3 pm | National Aviary | 18+
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 animals!
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Summer Camp…For Adults!
Sat., August 17 | 9 am – 3 pm | National Aviary | 18+
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 animals!
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!
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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 Morning: Sloth Birthday
August 24 | 9 – 10 am
National Aviary Members are welcomed to light refreshments in honor of Wookiee and Vivien's birthday – before the Aviary is open to the general public!