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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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Virtual Summer Camps | Pittsburgh CBS Local

KDKA: Summer Camps Changing Operations this Summer

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Kids can spread their wings at Pittsburgh’s National Aviary’s virtual summer camps | Penn Live

Penn Live: The National Aviary is moving its popular summer camps online in 2020.

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National Aviary Virtual Summer Camps go behind the scenes | Trib Live

Trib Live: The National Aviary is moving its upcoming summer camps online.

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The National Aviary’s New Virtual Summer Camps | National Aviary

National Aviary: Interactive online camps connect kids to nature from the comfort of their homes.

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Visit National Aviary birds for free | Post Gazette

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Visit National Aviary birds for free

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Impact of COVID-19 on the National Aviary in Pittsburgh | KDKA Radio

KDKA Radio- Executive Director of the National Aviary Cheryl Tracy discusses how the country's largest aviary is being impacted by the coronavirus.

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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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