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New Seasonal Theme Offers a “Seaside Escape” at the National Aviary | National Aviary News

New daily activities included with admission allow guests to get close and experience the beauty of coastal and tropical species

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Spotlight on Nonprofits: Cheryl Tracy | Pittsburgh Quarterly

What people may not know is how much goes on behind the scenes at the National Aviary, and many would not guess that our work extends far beyond Pittsburgh.

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Down time: What to do in the lull between Christmas and New Year’s Eve | TribLIVE

The holiday lull is a good opportunity to delve deep into a favorite pastime, try a new activity or plan an outing.

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National Aviary Photographer Earns Honorable Mention in AZA Photo Contest | AZA Connect

Mike Faix's photo of a Victoria Crowned Pigeon parent and chick was taken in the Tropical Rainforest at the National Aviary.

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Pittsburgh Holiday Gift Guide | VisitPittsburgh

Check out the National Aviary, Senator John Heinz History Center and Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium for memberships that include admission and extra perks throughout the year.

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10 family-friendly Pittsburgh events this weekend, from Santa visits and holiday lights to CSC’s Freeze | Kidsburgh

The National Aviary is all dolled up for the season again this year and is offering special holiday programming.

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Bird-safe glass taking off: Vitro of Harmar produced National Aviary windows for $3M project | TribLIVE

Vitro Architectural Glass of Harmar, formerly part of PPG Industries, produced 20,000 square feet of bird-safe glass panes for the $3 million renovation of the Aviary’s Wetlands Habitat.

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5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 25-27 | TribLIVE

Children of all ages can meet Santa, sing along to some very bird-y holiday carols, settle in for story time featuring a special feathered friend, drop a letter to Santa in the Aviary’s North Pole-approved mailbox and and take home a festive craft.

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Find exactly what you need in the Pittsburgh City Paper Holiday Gift Guide | Pittsburgh City Paper

Need something for the bird-lover in your life? The National Aviary commemorated a milestone year with a new book featuring full-page, full-color photographs of its most iconic species!

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27 Fun Family Friendly Things to Do in Pittsburgh with Kids | The Edvocate

Bring your kids to the National Aviary, where they can view 150 different species, many of which are threatened or endangered.

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Glass act: New panes at Pittsburgh’s National Aviary will make things safer for birds | 90.5 WESA

The five-month, $3 million renovation of the walk-through habitat was unveiled Monday.

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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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