!

Please Note

Please Note: The National Aviary will be CLOSED on Sun., January 25 and Mon., January 26 due to inclement weather. Stay safe and warm! Plan An Upcoming Visit

Close Announcement

Archives: News

6 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Weekend | Pittsburgh Magazine

Up-close encounters can be found throughout the National Aviary, but there may be no better way to get an introduction to some remarkable species than the Aviary’s free-flight bird shows.

Read More

Autism Awareness Month: Autism Resources, Events, and More | Positively Pittsburgh

April is Autism Awareness Month. There are many resources in the Pittsburgh area for families and people with autism including the National Aviary's Sensory Friendly Time!

Read More

National Aviary to debut new immersive show ‘Passport to Parks’ | TribLive

It’s billed as the Aviary’s most immersive free-flight bird show ever, with colorful lights, music, stunning video of parks from around the world and — most exciting of all — some live animal visitors.

Read More

Cathedral of Learning peregrine falcon pair lays first egg of season | Yahoo! News

Carla laid the egg on Sunday afternoon. She will likely lay at least three more.

Read More

Cathedral of Learning peregrine falcon pair lays first egg of season | WPXI

The National Aviary says the peregrine falcons living high up on the side of the Cathedral of Learning have welcomed their first egg of the season.

Read More

First Peregrine falcon egg laid atop Cathedral of Learning | Audacy

The first Peregrine falcon egg of the season has been laid atop the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning.

Read More

Peregrine falcons nesting atop Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning lay first egg of the season | 90.5 WESA

Dedicated — perhaps eagle-eyed — viewers of the National Aviary’s peregrine falcon camera may have spotted the pair’s first egg of the season over the weekend.

Read More

Cathedral of Learning peregrine falcons welcome 1st egg of the season | TribLive

The Cathedral of Learning’s feathered residents have welcomed a new addition to the nest.

Read More

Peregrine falcon pair on Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning lay first egg of season | CBS News

The peregrine falcon pair in the nest on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning have laid their first egg of the season.

Read More

2 African penguin chicks hatch at National Aviary | MSN

The National Aviary is welcoming two new adorable African penguin chicks.

Read More

Want to Hang Out With a Skunk? The National Aviary Has New Animal Ambassadors | Pittsburgh Magazine

Guests can see Gouda daily at 3:15 p.m., except when the Aviary is closed on Tuesdays, for the skunk painting encounter.

Read More

National Aviary welcomes 2 African penguin chicks | KDKA News

WATCH NOW: The National Aviary is welcoming two new adorable African penguin chicks.

Read More

In The News

See All News

Three Andean condor chicks hatch in Colombia as species nears local extinction | Mongabay

Since July 2024, three Andean condor chicks have hatched at an artificial incubation program located near Bogotá, Colombia’s capital city.

Read More »

Discover Unique Nests and Meet the Bird Species who Craft them during Nesting in Nature this Winter and Spring, ONLY at the National Aviary!  | National Aviary

Brand-new Daily Activities included with admission will bring you face to face with intricately designed nests and the breath-taking “artists” behind them.  

Read More »

National Aviary is a leader in helping African penguins starving to death in South Africa | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh’s National Aviary has ramped up its efforts to save the critically endangered African penguin, a charismatic species that is a popular draw atthe North Side destination.

Read More »

National Aviary’s ‘Jingle Bell Flock’ show brings high-flying holiday cheer | TribLive

The National Aviary on the North Side is getting into the festive spirit, starting the day after Thanksgiving with its new “Jingle Bell Flock” immersive show.

Read More »

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.

Read More »