Featured Events

17
Sep
Species Spotlight: Southwestern Pennsylvania Birds
September 17 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Thurs., September 17 | 8 - 10 am  | 18+Members: $25; Non-Members: $30 What's that melodious tune? Learn the answer to that question in our NEW in-depth class for adults: Southwestern Pennsylva... View More
19
Sep
North Park Lake shoreline
Birdwatching Kayak Tour with L.L.Bean
September 19 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Sat., September 19 | 8 – 11 am$75 per person, per session | North Park LakeAll Necessary Equipment Provided Picture this: the beautiful sounds of chirping birds, jumping fish, and the wi... View More
19
Sep
A zookeeper reaching out to feed worms to a Hadada Ibis in the Wetlands habitat
Zoo Career Workshop for Teens
September 19 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sat., September 19  | 2 – 4 pm | Ages 13 – 18 *Members $25; Non-Members $30*Includes one accompanying adult to join the participant at no charge NEW PROGRAM! Are you a high school ... View More
20
Sep
Side profile of a Harpy Eagle with her tongue out
Introduction to Avian Photographhy
September 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Sun., September 20 | 10 – 11:30 amMembers: $70; Non-Members: $75**General Admission Included Take your bird photography skills to the next level during this one-day workshop. National Av... View More
2
Oct
Eastern Screech-Owl in a tree cavity
Owl Prowl: Toms Run Nature Reserve
October 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri., October 2 | 7 – 9 pm Members: $20 per participant; Non-Members: $25 Toms Run Nature Reserve* Who-o-o will you hear calling from the trees at night? Take a twilight trek through Tom... View More
4
Oct
Two friends clinking their glasses of champagne together on a patio.
Friends of the Flock Champagne Brunch: Birds & Bubbly!
October 4 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday, October 4 | 11 am | 21+Individual: Before September 7: $68; After September 7: $78 per personCheers Table Sponsorship: $800 per table**Includes 8 Champagne Brunch tickets and additional ben... View More
7
Oct
A mom holding her child's hand as they watch a Great Argus walk by
Early Childhood Morning
October 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring event
Wed., September 2, October 7, November 4, and December 2 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Included with General Admission Early bird gets the worm...especially during Early Childhood Morning! Enjoy a fun... View More
9
Oct
Eastern Screech-Owl in a tree cavity
Owl Prowl: Frick Park
October 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri., October 9 | 7 – 9 pm Members: $20 per participant; Non-Members: $25 Frick Park* Who-o-o will you hear calling from the trees at night? Take a twilight trek throughFrick Park with N... View More
10
Oct
An African Penguin swimming through its habitat
International African Penguin Awareness Day
October 10 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sat., October 10 | 10:30 am – 4 pmIncluded with General Admission International African Penguin Awareness Day is a celebration of all things African Penguin! Wear your best penguin-inspired o... View More
11
Oct
Eastern Screech-Owl poking its head out of nest cavity
Owl Prowl Birdwatching Kayak Tour with L.L.Bean
October 11 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sun., October 11 | 5:30 – 8:30 pm$75 per person | North Park LakeAll Necessary Equipment Provided   For one October night only!! Two of our most popular fall programs are combining in ... View More
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