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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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The Birds Will Welcome Back Visitors as the National Aviary Sets Plan for Phased Reopening with Safety in Mind | National Aviary

National Aviary: Launch of New Timed Ticketing System and Additional Safety Protocols will keep guests safe as they return to the nation's bird zoo.

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National Aviary Welcomes ONLY Harpy Eagle on the Northeast! | National Aviary

The National Aviary is overjoyed to welcome a new juvenile female Harpy Eagle to our flock! Hailing from the Miami Zoo (tag), this one-year-old raptor is the ONLY known Harpy living in the Northeast...  

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What Garden Birds Need in June – 5 Ways to Support Them Through Breeding Season and Beyond (ft. insights from Bob Mulvihill) | Homes and Gardens

So, if you're looking to make your yard as bird-friendly as possible in June and beyond, this is the best way to start.

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How the World’s Most Abundant Bird Went Extinct (ft. insight from Bob Mulvihill) | A-Z Animals

In this article, we speak with Bob Mulvihill, Lead Ornithologist at the National Aviary, about the demise of passenger pigeons. Learn about Martha’s final days and the resulting rise of bird conservation efforts.

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Pennsylvania Capitol Zoo Day brings penguins, sloths and tortoises to Harrisburg | WGAL

Visitors got an up-close look at some amazing animal ambassadors during Zoo Day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Tuesday.

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A bird that’s extinct in the wild hatched at the National Aviary | CBS News

A bird that has been extinct in the wild for nearly 40 years was born at Pittsburgh's National Aviary.

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