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‘Bigger and better than ever’: RADical Days kick off in September | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

Starting on Sept. 9, many local attractions around the area will offer a free day or two for families to enjoy. It runs through Oct. 16th.

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Around Town: Night in the Tropics | Pittsburgh Business Times

The National Aviary hosted Night in the Tropics, its signature summer fundraiser event, on July 16.

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‘Night in the Tropics’ welcomed 1,000 guests to celebrate National Aviary’s milestone | TribLIVE

“Night in the Tropics: Vintage Vacation” was an evening of food, dancing and entertainment.

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The best family-friendly attractions in Pittsburgh | Travel Daily

Located in Allegheny Commons Park, the National Aviary is the largest indoor bird zoo in North America.

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21 things to do this week, from the Pittsburgh Black Music Festival to Picklesburgh | NEXTPittsburgh

Party like it’s 1952 at this retro-themed gala celebrating the Aviary’s 70th anniversary

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Name that pigeon! Pittsburgh City Paper presents Pigeon Week | Pittsburgh City Paper

Help name Pittsburgh City Paper's new feathered mascot for a chance to win National Aviary tickets!

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Andean Condor chick hatches at National Aviary | Observer-Reporter

The chick, which hatched June 7 and is a female, is the offspring of parents Lianni and Lurch, a pair of Andean Condors residing at the National Aviary.

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Andean Condor chick hatches at National Aviary | South Hills Almanac

The chick is one of only three Andean Condors to hatch in North American zoos in the past year.

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Critically endangered Andean condor hatches at Pittsburgh aviary | Daily Mail UK

The chick is one of only three Andean Condors to hatch in North American zoos in the past year.

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Road Trips: Explore Nature, History and Fun in Pennsylvania | Ohio Magazine

Every day at the aviary, located on the city’s North Side, visitors can see many of the more than 500 birds that reside there (including eagles, penguins, parrots, falcons, owls and toucans) as well as mammals like sloths.

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Critically endangered Andean Condor chick hatches at National Aviary | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

The Aviary said Lianni is now caring for the chick in the Andean Condor habitat's nesting cave.

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‘Critically endangered’ Andean condor hatches at National Aviary in Pittsburgh | PennLIVE

Andean condors are critically endangered in Ecuador, according to the National Aviary in Pittsburgh. So aviary officials are understandably excited about the birth of a chick there on June 7.

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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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