Seasonal Events

Events
Seasonal Events

Seasonal Events

Make your National Aviary visit egg-stra special by attending our fan-favorite Seasonal Events!

Pints & Penguins

SOLD OUT!!!
Friday, March 27 | 6 – 9 pm | $50 per person
21+

Waddle in with your colony to share a 21+ after-hours experience with everyone’s favorite tuxedoed birds at the National Aviary. Delicious snacks, select drinks, and penguin experiences included!

Make it the happiest of all hours by combining scrumptious brews with live music, engaging African Penguin activities, and mouth-watering bites.

Eggstravaganza

Sat. and Sun., March 28 – 29
Fri. and Sat., April 3 – 4
10:30 am – 3 pm
Included with General Admission

Hop on over to the National Aviary for a spring celebration! You’ll have an egg-cellent time exploring the Aviary’s immersive habitats on a themed scavenger hunt. Experience a fun and engaging story time, get crafty, and so much more!

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Night in the Tropics

Friday, July 17 | 21+
General Admission: $128 | 7 – 11 pm
^{($125 ticket + $3 required convenience fee)}VIP: $188 | 5 – 11 pm
^{($185 ticket + $3 required convenience fee)}NEW! VIP Plus: $253* | 5 – 11 pm
^{($250 ticket + $3 required convenience fee)}

All aboard! Set sail on a Sunset Riviera getaway with tickets to summer’s hottest party, Night in the Tropics Presented by UPMC Health Plan! Transport yourself to a Mediterranean-style paradise with the Aviary’s crew handling your every need, complete with show-stopping live entertainment under the stars, meet-and-greets with Animal Ambassadors, unlimited small plates from local restaurants and signature cocktails, beer, and wine, and SO MUCH MORE.

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Night in the Tropics beach graphic featuring a Raggiana Bird of Paradise perched amongst tropical pink flowers

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