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Falconry: the Sport of Kings

National Aviary

Sun., August 25 | 10 am - 12 pm | National Aviary Admission Included

Join the National Aviary's licensed falconer, Cathy Schlott, to discover the rich history and modern day practices behind this unique sport.

Sensory Friendly Time

Wed., September 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.

Sensory Friendly Time

Wed., October 9 | 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.

International African Penguin Awareness Day

Sat., October 12 | 10:30 am - 4 pm | Included with General Admission

International African Penguin Awareness Day is a celebration of all things African Penguin - wear your best black and white outfit and join us as we try our own Penguin Waddle through the National Aviary.

Corporate Open House

Tues., October 15 | 4 - 7 pm | The Garden Room at the National Aviary

Experience The Garden Room, Pittsburgh's unique and sustainable event venue. Host your next business meeting, awards ceremony, luncheon, or team-building event in our stunning, LEED Gold Certified space.

Member Morning: Owl-O-Ween

Sat., October 19 | 9 – 10 am

National Aviary Members are welcomed to light refreshments and early access to Owl-O-Ween – before the Aviary is open to the general public! Plus, stick around for a fun day full of owl celebrations!

In The News

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National Aviary’s FalconCam: Peregrine Falcon Chicks Banded at University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning for the Second Year in a Row! | National Aviary

The three chicks are the stars of the National Aviary’s Peregrine FalconCam, a livestream of the Peregrine Falcon nest located in Oakland that attracts thousands of viewers, who can watch the birds’ development from egg to hatchling and eventually to fledgling.

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Endangered Species Day Statement on the Endangered Species Act | National Aviary

The National Aviary works to save birds and protect their habitats. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been crucial to helping preserve the habitats of declining animal populations; we see that in Pittsburgh particularly with the resurgence of Bald Eagles; a species once at risk for extinction.

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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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