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National Aviary Names Elaine Steffenauer Volunteer of the Year | National Aviary News

Nominated by staff, Elaine is recognized for her ongoing commitment and leadership.

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Zoo celebrates sloth’s third birthday | Yahoo TV

The National Aviary made a cake to celebrate this two-toed sloth’s third birthday

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Zoo celebrates sloth’s third birthday | MSN

The National Aviary made a cake to celebrate this two-toed sloth’s third birthday

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Wrap up summer with a tropical getaway close to home at the National Aviary—and online! | Pittsburgh Parent Magazine

Make the most of the last weeks of summer with new immersive experiences at the National Aviary!

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Pittsburgh sloth celebrates 3rd birthday with socially distanced party at National Aviary | WPXI - NBC Pittsburgh

Vivien, a two-toed sloth who calls The National Aviary home, celebrated her third birthday with a party fit for a queen.

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You can celebrate sloth birthdays with 30-percent discount on encounter at National Aviary | Penn Live - Patriot News

The National Aviary in Pittsburgh recently held birthday parties for two of its sloths - Vivien turned 3 and Wookiee turned 20.

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Rare Cardinal With Blue Feathers Spotted On Pennsylvania Wildlife Camera | CBS Pittsburgh

KDKA: An incredible sight was recently captured on a Pennsylvania wildlife camera.

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A Pittsburgh disability advocate shares her list of access wins and losses | ADA Pittsburgh

ADA Pittsburgh: A Pittsburgh disability advocate shares her list of access wins and losses.

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Two peregrine falcon chicks hatch atop Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning | 90.5 WESA

The peregrine falcons nesting on the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning welcomed two new hatchlings Thursday.

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First peregrine falcon chick hatches in Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning nest | KDKA News

It's Take Your Kid to Work Day, and the peregrine falcons nesting on Pitt's Cathedral of Learning apparently got the memo. 

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Newly Released Guam Kingfishers Produce Eggs in the Wild for the First Time in 40 Years!! | National Aviary

The Nine Birds released last fall (including three that hatched at the Aviary) continue to thrive in their new home on Palmyra Atoll

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New Andean condor arrives at National Aviary | CBS News

A new Andean condor has arrived at the National Aviary, with the hope that he'll play a role in conserving the species.

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Your Weekend Guide for Apr. 11-13: From a Bunny Trolley to an Eggstravaganza, spring has sprung in Pittsburgh! | Kidsburgh

Kids at the Aviary's spring-themed Eggstravaganza will participate in a scavenger hunt, story time, and receive prizes to take home, meet a skink and take a photo with the Easter Bunny. 

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