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Feed A Sloth At National Aviary In Pennsylvania For An Adorable Adventure | Only in Your State

Explore the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, a family-friendly destination that’s home to countless birds and a few mammals – from penguins and bald eagles to sloths.

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How Are Visitors — And Birds — Reacting To The National Aviary’s New Wetlands? | Pittsburgh Magazine

Four months after the National Aviary opened its $3 million renovated Wetlands exhibit, the space is getting high marks — not only from visitors, but also from the birds.

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National Aviary announces new seasonal theme | The Almanac

“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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The Patch: Community Corner | Pittsburgh Patch

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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How to Stop Birds From Flying Into Your Window, According to an Expert (ft. insights from Bob Mulvihill) | Pet News

Learn why birds keep flying into windows and the expert-approved solutions that actually work

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How to start birding in Western Pennsylvania | TribLive

From quiet walks through Frick Park and day hikes in the Laurel Highlands to trips far afield to site-specific species, the birders of Southwestern Pennsylvania are constantly on the lookout for their next find.

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What to Do If You Find a Baby Bird in Your Yard—and the Mistake You Should Never Make (ft. Insights from Bob Mulvihill) | Yahoo News

Picture this: you step outside your front door to enjoy another summer's day, when, suddenly, you hear a faint peeping coming from somewhere in your bushes nearby. You crouch down to take a closer look and discover a small, flightless little bird on the ground, seemingly alone and away from its nest.

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Future looks brighter for some endangered birds | Kingsport Times News

Everyone, including birders, enjoys reading some good news. There have been some recent success stories involving some of the world’s most endangered birds, including hopeful stories about the Hawaiian stilt and Guam kingfisher.

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How 4 chicks at the National Aviary are helping bring nearly extinct birds back to the wild | CBS News

A fourth Guam kingfisher has hatched at the National Aviary this year, bringing the species one step closer to someday returning to its native habitat, where it's been extinct for 40 years.

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