Archives: News

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.

Read More

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!

Read More

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!

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

‘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.

Read More

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.

Read More

‘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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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

Read More

In The News

See All News

National Aviary in Pittsburgh starts their 2026 Fall Annual Campaign to help Brown Pelican Harper and other birds | Beaver County Radio

Support for recovery of a young Brown Pelican named Harper and other birds is the main reason that this campaign exists.

Read More »

Sister Skunk Name Results Are IN! | National Aviary

The entire two-round naming contest highlighted just how much people truly care about the National Aviary: raising more $2,500 in 2.5 weeks, and increasing September Guest and Member attendance at the Aviary by 40% compared to past years.

Read More »

The National Aviary receives prestigious accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums | Association of Zoos and Aquariums

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced that the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was once again granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission.

Read More »

The Expert’s Guide to Helping Injured Birds During the Fall Migration | National Geographic

Every year billions of birds die from glass window collisions, or from house cat attacks. These incidents can be avoided, and injured birds can be taken care of.

Read More »

If You Hear “Kis-Ka-Dee,” Look Up Because Experts Say You May Have a Rare Visitor in Your Yard | Yahoo Life

But avid birdwatchers know that every region also has birds that are far less common—and that makes spotting one an extra memorable experience no matter how old you are.

Read More »