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8 Pittsburgh museum cafés well worth a visit | NEXTPittsburgh

Pick up lunch at Atria’s Kookaburra Kitchen and enjoy it in the National Aviary’s Garden Room lobby.

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Kidsburgh’s Summer Camp Guide | Kidsburgh

The National Aviary is offering in-person camps this summer, bringing campers above and below the waves to learn about birds and other unique creatures who call the world’s oceans home.

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The Benefit of Feeding Birds | WSMV - NBC Nashville

Mulvihill feeds birds year-round and says you can’t provide every kind of food for every kind of bird, but there is one seed that’s a favorite, and that’s sunflower seeds.

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Thomas Jefferson HS Environmental Science Education Takes Flight | South Hills News

Staff from Pittsburgh’s National Aviary recently visited TJHS to provide an educational presentation for the students enrolled in Environmental Science. Beginning with a quick lesson on bird anatomy, students were able to see a variety of feather specimens and learn the unique benefits they provide.

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National Aviary celebrates 70 years | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The National Aviary will dedicate much of 2022 to celebrating its 70th anniversary.

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12 Super Road Trip Destinations for Spring Break | A Little Time & a Keyboard Blog

The National Aviary is a wonder that should not be missed. Several rooms are free-fly, so you will have all sorts of interesting birds freely flying and roaming.

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Waddle We Do Without Penguins? | AZA Connect

AZA SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction African Penguin is a dedicated team of AZA members who collaborate to save African penguins from extinction.

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The Garden Room at the National Aviary Achieves LEED® Gold Certification | Glass on Web

The state-of-the-art, 9,000-square-foot event space is highly rated for its sustainability features and innovative design that promote human and environmental well-being

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National Aviary announces launch of “Tropical Paradise” | Observer Reporter

The National Aviary is opening its 70th year with the launch of “Tropical Paradise,” a new seasonal theme highlighting tropical animals and habitats through programming, signage and decor.

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The Garden Room at the National Aviary Achieves LEED Gold Certification | National Aviary News

The state-of-the-art, 9,000-square-foot event space is highly rated for its sustainability features and innovative design that promote human and environmental well-being

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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