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National Aviary welcomes 2 African Penguin chicks | WPXI

Two additional African Penguin chicks hatched in early February, which Aviary officials say marks “another incredible step towards saving the newly up-listed Critically Endangered species from the brink of extinction.

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Pittsburgh’s National Aviary Welcomes Two African Penguin Chicks | Pittsburgh Magazine

New birds have taken up residence at the National Aviary: two unnamed African Penguin chicks.

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Welcome Two African Penguin Chicks! | National Aviary

The National Aviary is overjoyed to share some WADDLE-FUL NEWS: the arrival of not one but TWO additional African Penguin chicks!

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National Aviary to take over Shady Side Academy middle school | TribeLIVE

A Shady Side Academy alumnus is helping the National Aviary find a nest for its next breeding and conservation center, teaching hospital and educational space.

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National Aviary welcomes 10 new animal ambassadors | WPXI

The National Aviary is welcoming 10 animal ambassadors into its family.

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National Aviary gets 7 new species | MSN

The aviary says it's already home to more than 500 animals, and the new species highlight the importance of biodiversity in shared ecosystems. 

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National Aviary gets 7 new species | CBS News

Seven new species are getting a home at the National Aviary, and most of them aren't birds.

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National Aviary getting new avian conservation center | CBS News

The aviary is getting a new property, Shady Side Academy Middle School and it will create a first-of-its-kind conservancy. KDKA's Jessica Guay spoke with National Aviary executive director Cheryl Tracy about the new facility.

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The National Aviary Welcomes 10 NEW Animal Ambassadors! | National Aviary

Seven new species are joining the National Aviary family, including mammals and reptiles, and they highlight the importance of biodiversity in shared ecosystems.

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National Aviary to turn former Shady Side Academy Middle School into new conservancy thanks to local | WPXI

The National Aviary, based on the North Side of Pittsburgh, will soon embark on creating a brand new facility, thanks to a local benefactor.

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New National Aviary Veterinary Care and Conservation Center to Open in Fox Chapel | Pittsburgh Magazine

What aims to be a world-class avian conservation center that will revolutionize avian veterinary care and the conservation of threatened and endangered birds around the world is taking flight in Fox Chapel.

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National Aviary to receive old Shady Side Academy middle school campus by donation | MSN

Fox Chapel resident and 1962 graduate S. Kent Rockwell is working to acquire Shady Side Academy middle school and plans to have the 35-acre middle school campus donated to the Aviary via the SK Rockwell Conservancy.

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The National Aviary’s football connections | Pittsburgh Today Live

Just steps from where all the action will take place sits the largest indoor aviary in the country! Team PTL's Daisy Jade went over to the National Aviary and learned that there is a football connection!

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Maximize your draft experience with our guide to where to watch, eat, drink and roam | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

This nation’s largest indoor aviary is a 0.7-mile walk northeast of Acrisure Stadium, inside Allegheny Commons Park.

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Ten things to do in Pittsburgh this summer that are actually worth your time | Pitt News

Once finals week ends and most of the college students leave for the summer, Pittsburgh turns into a completely different city.

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Pittsburgh second graders get a unique environmental lesson on the North Shore | CBS News

On Saturday morning in Pittsburgh, second graders had the chance to get their hands a little dirty while learning all about nature. The kids were taking part in learning about birds, their environments, and planting trees that will help the birds have food and shelter.

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This Food Garland Will Have Birds Flocking To Your Yard – It’s So Simple To Make (Ft. Insight from National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill) | Gardening Know How

Fuel your yard's birds up with all the spring strength they need, and attract new varieties too with this simple food garland.

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