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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!

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!

Sensory Friendly Time

Wed., December 11 | 10 am - Noon | Call 412-323-7235 to Register

Experience Sensory Friendly Time at the National Aviary including a special live bird show featuring low volume and consistent lighting.

Early Childhood Mornings

Wed., January 8 | 10:30 - 11:30 am | Included with General Admission

Experience a fun and engaging morning with art activities, sensory play, and books to read at the National Aviary.

Sensory Friendly Time

Wed., January 15 | 10 am - 12 pm | Call 412-323-7235 to Register

Explore the National Aviary during Sensory Friendly Time, designed for those with sensory processing needs to make the most of their Aviary experience!

ONE WEEKEND ONLY: Peregrine Falcon Meet-and-Greet

Mon., January 20 | 1 pm | Included with General Admission

THIS WEEKEND ONLY: Meet one of the FASTEST birds on the planet...our new male Peregrine Falcon Animal Ambassador! Learn what makes this bird of prey oh-so talon-ed from an Aviary expert.

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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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