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Early Childhood Mornings

Early Childhood Mornings Wednesday, June 7 | 10:30 – 11:30 am | Included with admission Experience a fun and engaging morning with art activities, sensory play, and books to read. Spend time with your little learner exploring the vibrant world of birds in the National Aviary’s immersive habitats.

Falcon Encounter

Learn about the fascinating adaptations that make falcons masters of the sky, from their aerodynamic wings to their strong talons, and hooked beaks.

Birding Expedition

Birding Expedition | Saturday, May 20 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | Members: $50; Non-Members: $55 Meet up with a National Aviary expert for an outdoor birding adventure at Presque Isle! Visit during the peak of spring migration for the potential to see scores of species, including warblers, vireos, and flycatchers. Stop by Erie...

Sloth Painting + Encounter

In this ultimate sloth-lover’s experience, participants will experience all the fun of our Sloth Encounter AND take home a special keepsake from their experience!

Sloth Encounter

Get up Close to a Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloth! Learn all about this popular animal from a National Aviary expert—from a favorite foods to how much time they spend upside down!

Jr. Toucan Encounter

Your little one will be amazed at how close they can get to this pint-sized tropical bird!

Owl Encounter

Learn about the unique adaptations of owls, from their uncanny ability to turn their head almost all the way around, to their exceptional eye sight, and silent flight.

Habitat Heroes Presented by AAA Travel

Experience the thrill of majestic birds, like a Bald Eagle and Eurasian Eagle-Owl, demonstrating their incredible “superpowers,” or adaptations during Habitat Heroes Presented by AAA Travel!

Falcon Encounter

Learn about the fascinating adaptations that make falcons masters of the sky, from their aerodynamic wings to their strong talons, and hooked beaks.

Wetlands Feeding

Daily at 11:30 am & 2:30pm | Included with Admission Learn all about the species, like Brown Pelicans, Blue-bellied Rollers, Boat-billed Herons, and Black-neck Stilts, that inhabit Wetlands with a National Aviary expert. Discover amazing facts about birds, find out what they eat, ways to help aid in conservation efforts, and more!

Interactive Penguin Feeding

Daily at 10:15 am and 3:45 pm Waddle to the rocky beach of Penguin Point with a National Aviary aviculturist. Discover the variety of fish penguins eat and the techniques used to care for our colony. The best part? You get to feed them yourself - some will come right up to you and take...

Watch an African Penguin Feeding

During a special talk, an expert will help you learn about these endangered seabirds and how your actions can help penguin species while watching these birds enjoy their favorite meal.

Daily Activities

The National Aviary offers a variety of daily activities for an incredible visitor experience. View an insightful feeding, watch birds soar over the audience during a live bird show, or get up close with your favorite species during an Animal Encounter!

Daily Activities

The National Aviary offers a variety of daily activities for an incredible visitor experience. View an insightful feeding, watch birds soar over the audience during a live bird show, or get up close with your favorite species during an Animal Encounter!

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Pa. aviary announces new member of ‘extinct-in-the-wild’ species | PennLive

Here’s some wonderful news with regards to wildlife conservation efforts. A bird that has been considered extinct for decades has gained a fresh hatchling.

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Faces of the Valley: O’Hara’s Sarah Jones parlays passion for teaching into Volunteer of the Year Award from National Aviary | TribLive

O’Hara resident Sarah Jones calls herself a lucky duck. For her efforts, Jones, was named the Aviary’s 2023 Volunteer of the Year.

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National Aviary mourning loss of its first penguin, Stanley | WPXI

Stanley, who was named for the Stanley Cup, joined the family flock at the National Aviary in 2001 when he was two months old.

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Two Eurasian Eagle-Owl Chicks Hatch at National Aviary | National Aviary

A Eurasian Eagle-Owl, one of the largest owl species in the world, has hatched at the National Aviary.

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Pittsburgh’s National Aviary welcomes a new male Andean Condor | 90.5 WESA

The National Aviary publicly welcomed a new, male Andean Condor named Bud to Pittsburgh this week.

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