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National Aviary Mourns the Loss of a Fan-Favorite Bird | Pittsburgh Magazine

The National Aviary is moving forward without one of its most popular and colorful attractions — a favorite among both staff and visitors.

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Birds of a Feather— Chatham University and the National Aviary | Chatham Recorder Alumni Magazine

Thanks to a partnership with the National Aviary, a new generation of Chatham students are gaining skills fundamental to studying, understanding, and ultimately protecting birdlife.

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National Aviary hosts ‘Holiday Late Night’ events this week | WPXI

Birds came out to greet visitors at the National Aviary’s Holiday Late Night event. Guests got to see flamingos, red siskins and more as the aviary showcased its lights and entertainment.

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Holiday brunches, early-bird beer fest tickets and other food events | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The National Aviary on Pittsburgh’s North Side is again offering holiday brunches featuring Atria’s Specialty Catering in the Garden Room.

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Once Again, Pittsburghers Give Big | Pittsburgh Magazine

See which charities attracted the most donors and raised the most money during the seventh annual one-day charitable giving extravaganza.

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Holiday fun guide: 50-plus family events for the ultimate Pittsburgh holiday season | Kidsburgh

The coming weeks are filled with all kinds of fun ways to celebrate the winter holidays around the Pittsburgh area, from free events and sparkling light displays to stage shows, film screenings, kids’ classes and educational events, and so much more for folks of all ages.

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7 Places in Pittsburgh to Meet Santa Claus | Table Magazine

When the holiday season comes around, there’s nothing better than seeing your child’s face light up at the sight of Santa.

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11 Museum Gift Shops to Check Out in Pittsburgh | Table Magazine

Get in touch with your natural side with books on birds, stitched decorative pillows, and plenty of board games. You don’t even have to buy admission to get into the store. It’s a great place to get your holiday shopping to take wing!

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Missing Spooky Season Already? Check Out This Halloween-Inspired Wedding | Pittsburgh Magazine

The ceremony and reception were held at the National Aviary, infused with nods to Halloween!

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Have your photo taken with Santa and a penguin at the National Aviary | PennLive

The Holiday Happenings seasonal event at the National Aviary includes an opportunity you are not likely to get anywhere else.

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One Tank Trip: National Aviary | Fox8

Bird-watching is a popular activity around Northeast Ohio; one of the best places in the country to see our fine-feathered friends is only a One Tank Trip away.

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Two peregrine falcon chicks hatch atop Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning | 90.5 WESA

The peregrine falcons nesting on the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning welcomed two new hatchlings Thursday.

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First peregrine falcon chick hatches in Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning nest | KDKA News

It's Take Your Kid to Work Day, and the peregrine falcons nesting on Pitt's Cathedral of Learning apparently got the memo. 

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Newly Released Guam Kingfishers Produce Eggs in the Wild for the First Time in 40 Years!! | National Aviary

The Nine Birds released last fall (including three that hatched at the Aviary) continue to thrive in their new home on Palmyra Atoll

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New Andean condor arrives at National Aviary | CBS News

A new Andean condor has arrived at the National Aviary, with the hope that he'll play a role in conserving the species.

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Your Weekend Guide for Apr. 11-13: From a Bunny Trolley to an Eggstravaganza, spring has sprung in Pittsburgh! | Kidsburgh

Kids at the Aviary's spring-themed Eggstravaganza will participate in a scavenger hunt, story time, and receive prizes to take home, meet a skink and take a photo with the Easter Bunny. 

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