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The National Aviary in Pittsburgh has announced that “Seaside Escape” is its new seasonal theme. “Seaside Escape” offers new daily activities, many included with admission, a special new Jr. Toucan Animal Encounter designed for children, and more.

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Shower a Pittsburgh To-Be-Wed at One of These Popular Steel City Wedding Shower Venues | The Knot

Host your bridal shower in The Garden Room, a dazzling and cozy space featuring views of Lake Elizabeth, two stone fireplaces and a grand lobby area.

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13 Pittsburgh Rehearsal Dinner Venues for Hosting a Wonderful Prewedding Event | The Knot

Let your wedding festivities take flight when you host your rehearsal dinner at the National Aviary.

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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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The National Aviary’s football connections | Pittsburgh Today Live

Just steps from where all the action will take place sits the largest indoor aviary in the country! Team PTL's Daisy Jade went over to the National Aviary and learned that there is a football connection!

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Maximize your draft experience with our guide to where to watch, eat, drink and roam | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

This nation’s largest indoor aviary is a 0.7-mile walk northeast of Acrisure Stadium, inside Allegheny Commons Park.

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Ten things to do in Pittsburgh this summer that are actually worth your time | Pitt News

Once finals week ends and most of the college students leave for the summer, Pittsburgh turns into a completely different city.

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Pittsburgh second graders get a unique environmental lesson on the North Shore | CBS News

On Saturday morning in Pittsburgh, second graders had the chance to get their hands a little dirty while learning all about nature. The kids were taking part in learning about birds, their environments, and planting trees that will help the birds have food and shelter.

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This Food Garland Will Have Birds Flocking To Your Yard – It’s So Simple To Make (Ft. Insight from National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill) | Gardening Know How

Fuel your yard's birds up with all the spring strength they need, and attract new varieties too with this simple food garland.

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