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Dottie the Penguin Recovers from Lung Mass Thanks to Her Vets — and Dedicated Mate Stanley | People Magazine Online

People Magazine Online: Stanley lived with Dottie full-time in the ICU, until she was ready to return home.

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Dottie the penguin returns to National Aviary after recovering from pneumonia | TribLIVE

TribLIVE: Dottie, a National Aviary penguin, has fully recovered from a near fatal bout with pneumonia.

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Carnegie Museums, Heinz History Center, Frick, Phipps and more announce reopening | NEXT Pittsburgh

NEXT Pittsburgh: After being closed to the public since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pittsburgh museums are reopening with new safety features in place.

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National Aviary announces reopening date with new health rules, programs | Pittsburgh Business Times

Pittsburgh Business Times: The National Aviary in Pittsburgh was closed for over three months during the Covid-19 pandemic but the facility is set for a July 1 reopening with new rules and new programs in place.

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Phipps reopens Saturday; National Aviary soon | Beaver County Times

Beaver County Times: The National Aviary announced it will open July 1 to the public, with National Aviary members welcomed back with exclusive opportunities to visit on June 28 to 30.

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Kennywood, other Pittsburgh venues, ready to open gates and punch tickets | Pittsburgh Business Times

Pittsburgh Business Times: As most of the region enters the green phase, Pittsburgh's previously shuttered entertainment venues have begun to announce reopening dates.

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Pittsburgh’s National Aviary prepares to reopen with new safety protocols, experiences | Penn Live

Penn Live: Expanded and new experiences await visitors to the National Aviary in Pittsburgh when it reopens on Wednesday, July 1.

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National Aviary Education | WPXI

WPXI: CyBIRD Learning is an online platform to help your family learn all about birds from the experts at the National Aviary

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Cultural Attractions Begin Reopening After Long Shutdown | WESA FM

WESA: With Allegheny County in the green phase of the coronavirus pandemic, many museums and other cultural institutions have either reopened or are preparing to.

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National Aviary reopens July 1 | Post Gazette

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The birds at the National Aviary will be receiving visitors again, starting July 1 after a three-month shutdown because of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. Special safety precautions will be in effect.

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National Aviary Announces Reopening Plan With Safety Protocols In Place | Pittsburgh CBS Local

KDKA: The National Aviary has announced a reopening plan with a timed ticketing system to help reduce capacity.

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National Aviary sets July 1 opening with new rules, programs | WPXI

WPXI: The National Aviary in Pittsburgh was closed for over three months during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the facility is set for a July 1 reopening with new rules and new programs in place.

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55-plus holiday season events for kids in the Pittsburgh area | Kidsburgh

Glowing light shows, magical theatrical productions and the best music of the season are just a small part of the lineup.

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A penguin waddles into the PTL studio! | Pittsburgh Today Live

The National Aviary paid a visit to the PTL studios, and they brought Ella the African Penguin with them to tell Mikey and David about the work they're doing to protect the flightless birds.

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Best of the World 2026 | National Geographic

Steel mills once shaped outsiders’ whole impressions of Pittsburgh, but today the city increasingly defines itself by embracing the venerable cultural institutions that industrial prosperity helped build.

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Fun fall events at the National Aviary | Pittsburgh Today Live

Hear about all of the National Aviary fun happening this fall!

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National Aviary holds early celebration for its sloth’s Halloween ‘boo day’ | WPXI

The Aviary’s Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloth, Valentino, was born on Halloween. But since the facility is closed on that day, the aviary celebrated his 10th “boo day” early.

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