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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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Pittsburgh’s Regional Asset District issues record preliminary budget | 90.5 WESA

In all, RAD proposes to fund 107 organizations of all sizes, from the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, the National Aviary, Pittsburgh Symphony and Heinz History Center to small dance and theater troupes.

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Pittsburgh conservation planting seeds for visitors and investment | Capital Analytics Associates

Pittsburgh’s conservation institutions are a growing part of the Commonwealth’s outdoor recreation economy. At the National Aviary, Executive Director Cheryl Tracy says the institution is “just getting started,” despite nearly 75 years of history.

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2nd extinct-in-wild Guam kingfisher hatches at National Aviary | CBS News

For the second time this year, a bird that's extinct in the wild hatched at the National Aviary.

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Jungle Creatures and Fantastic Features: Toucans | Phipps Conservatory

Jungle Quest invites guests on a stunning safari bursting with terrific topiary animals, tropical foliage and beautiful blooms...including some animals you can see at the Aviary!

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Uncover Mystical “Creatures” and Meet the Bird Species who Inspired them during Forests this fall, ONLY at the National Aviary! | National Aviary

Journey throughout Forests Presented by Peoples, the Aviary’s new fall theme; learn more about the otherworldly species who inhabit these magical woodland areas.

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6 Places in Pittsburgh to Get Your Own Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Proposal Photos | Pittsburgh Magazine

Home to more than 500 birds and other animals, Pittsburgh’s National Aviary on the North Side is another lovely location for an engagement to take flight.

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The Aviary’s sloths celebrated their birthdays with help from local families | Kidsburgh

The National Aviary on Pittsburgh’s North Side is home to all kinds of feathered and furry friends, including three Linnaeus’s two-toed sloths.

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National Aviary celebrates birthdays of its 2 sloths | Yahoo! News

Vivien, a Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloth, turned eight years old, while Wookiee celebrated his 25th birthday, marking a quarter of a century.

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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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