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Just in Time for Fall, Forests Theme Returns to the National Aviary | National Aviary News

Popular seasonal theme centers on forest habitats, species and conservation through new play spaces and engaging daily activities, plus promotions for visitors throughout September

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Vivien the two-toed sloth celebrates 5th birthday at National Aviary with special treats | WPXI - NBC Pittsburgh

There was no hesitation from one sloth Thursday when National Aviary staff presented her with a birthday cake made of all her favorite treats.

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National Aviary celebrates the birthdays of their sloths, Vivian and Wookie | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

Have you ever been to a sloth's birthday party? Well, for some lucky visitors of the National Aviary, they got to be a part of just that!

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National Aviary celebrates sloth birthdays | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

Two of the National Aviary's sloths celebrated birthdays recently and they were full of cake, cards, and more!

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You are cordially invited to a sloth birthday party at the National Aviary | Pittsburgh City Paper

The National Aviary in the North Side will host a birthday celebration for its resident sloths Wookiee and Vivien.

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Never-before-seen colorful bird hybrid surprises scientists | National Geographic

Eager to find out the identity of the bird, Gosser reached out to Bob Mullvihill, an ornithologist at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh.

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Take Your Taste Buds On Vacation Without Leaving Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Magazine

9.99% of each sale of the Fizzy Flamingo Rose collaboration with Threadbare Cider will be donated to the National Aviary on the North Side.

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Project Principalis Submits to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service New Evidence of Ivory-billed Woodpecker’s Survival during Extended Comment Period | National Aviary News

Encouraged by the recent announcement by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of an extended comment period on the status of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, Project Principalis, a partnership of independent researchers and the National Aviary have submitted additional public comments.

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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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Maria’s Ideas Teaches Us to Paint a Spoonbill | Maria's Ideas

Learn how to paint a pink-hued beauty alongside Maria DeSimone Prascak and National Aviary Senior Education Trainer and Safety Specialist Jamie Travitz.

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BRAND-NEW FOREST FUN: It’s finally time to meet the new stinkin’ cute Striped Skunks (and help name them!), and other woodland creatures this fall ONLY at the National Aviary | National Aviary

During the Aviary’s latest seasonal theme, Forests Presented by Peoples, find yourself wandering along tree-covered pathways, with cascading pumpkins around colorful photo opportunities for families and friends alike!

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Striped skunk sisters arrive at National Aviary | Observer-Reporter

The National Aviary is welcoming two new furry animal ambassadors to its collection of 500 birds and mammals -: striped skunk sisters.

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Is It OK to Befriend a Crow? We Asked Bird Experts | Martha Stewart

Here in the real world, these super-smart birds are unexpected stars of social media, where users on CrowTok show off the ways they connect with their local corvids.

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Little Stinkers: The Aviary Welcomes Baby Skunks, and You Can Help Name Them | Pittsburgh Magazine

The striped sisters will follow in their mother’s footsteps to become animal ambassadors.

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