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Ultimate Gift Guide | Made in PGH

Give the gift of unforgettable experiences with memberships to cultural institutions like the National Aviary.

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AZA Accreditation Commission Grants Accreditation to 22 Facilities, including National Aviary | National Aviary News

The National Aviary is proud to receive accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA); we have maintained continuous accreditation since 1984.

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Random Acts of Kindness: Pittsburgh community’s efforts helped bring ‘Kody’ home | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Throughout this very stressful time, in true Pittsburgh style, our community showed our team such kindness and hospitality, welcoming us into your neighborhoods to work to bring Kody home safely.

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10 PA Weekend Getaways for Families | Mommy Poppins

From ketchup to cartoons, Pittsburgh is on the list of PA weekend getaways that no family should miss.

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Top 5 Pittsburgh Weekend Events | The Patch

Whoooo is going to celebrate the Halloween season by seeing a Specatcled, Eurasian Eagle-Owl or an Eastern Screech while receiving a bag full of fun and a take-home craft?

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It’s International Sloth Day! Here are some fun facts about sloths | ABC - Harrisburg

October 20th is the day to contemplate the sloths, those charming creatures who remind us that the fast lane is not always the best way to travel.

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KODIAK™ IS HOME: National Aviary Announces the Safe Return of Beloved Steller’s Sea Eagle | National Aviary News

National Aviary officials this morning announced that Kodiak, or Kody, the Steller’s Sea Eagle™, has safely returned to the National Aviary, where he has thrived for 15 years.

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Owl-O-Ween Returns To National Aviary | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

The National Aviary’s Owl-O-Ween fall celebration will be back this year.

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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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