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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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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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Musical Parking Chairs featuring the National Aviary’s Own Cathy Schlott! | The YaJagoff Podcast

Musical Parking Chairs? Yep! And a skunk and Blue Zone Food! Now THAT’s a show description!

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