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Best things to do in Pittsburgh with kids | Lonely Planet

At the country’s largest aviary, your kids can see African penguins, Andean condors, bald eagles and more.

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Journey to Africa Launches at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh | Beaver County Times

"Journey to Africa" offers guests the chance to explore a variety of birds.

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Things To Do This Weekend in Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Magazine

The National Aviary is launching its summer program, “Journey to Africa,” this Saturday.

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New Daily Programs Bring the Wonders of Africa’s Wildlife to the National Aviary during “Journey to Africa Presented by Peoples” | National Aviary News

A trip to the African continent awaits National Aviary visitors this summer with the opening of a new season, Journey to Africa, Presented by Peoples.

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Go beak to beak with penguins or kayak with the early birds at aviary | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Join the National Aviary for outdoor fun, like kayak trips on North Park Lake and the launch of a new season with exciting daily activities!

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10 Gorgeous Wedding Venues in Pittsburgh | UNATION

The Garden Room at the National Aviary provides a stunning backdrop for your big day!

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10 Places to Visit on Sunny Days in Pittsburgh! | Her Campus

On a nice, sunny day, college students can head to the North Shore and visit the National Aviary!

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Survival Instinct | AZA Connect

For more than a year, AZA-accredited facilities have been pivoting—and then pivoting again—to continue to connect with audiences safely and remain afloat financially.

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3 peregrine falcon chicks hatch in Cathedral of Learning nest | TribLIVE

Morela, a female peregrine falcon, laid the four eggs in March, and she and mate Ecco have been incubating them for the past month. The National Aviary operates a nest cam, so viewers can watch Morela and mate Ecco care for the chicks.

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3 peregrine falcon chicks hatch in Cathedral of Learning nest | Yahoo! News

Three peregrine falcons hatched Sunday in the nest atop the Cathedral of Learning, according to Pittsburgh's National Aviary.

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Why Pittsburgh is So Much More than a Steel Town | Conde Nast Traveler

The immersive, experiential Mattress Factory, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, Phipps Conservatory, The National Aviary and The Frick Pittsburgh are among the city’s other outstanding cultural institutions.

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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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