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Plan Your Event at the National Aviary

Experience elegance at the National Aviary, and host your special event at Pittsburgh’s most exciting venue, The Garden Room – booking now!

Your guests will cherish an evening spent strolling through the immersive habitats and mingling with our fine, feathered friends. We are proud to partner with Atria’s Specialty Catering to provide exceptional catering using fresh, locally sourced food, presented in a refreshing modern style. The National Aviary is a one-of-a-kind Pittsburgh event venue perfect for corporate or client events, an intimate dinner, romantic weddings, or any other occasion!

  • The Garden Room

    New! The Garden Room offers open-air access to beautiful outdoor amenities and stunning views. This dazzling venue is perfect for weddings and events year-round, with enhanced safety protocols!

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  • Weddings

    Book your wedding at Pittsburgh’s most exciting new venue, The Garden Room - now booking! with enhanced safety protocols! Treat your guests to brunch the morning after your wedding in this elegant setting!

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  • Private Events

    Whether you're planning a retirement party, a Bar or Bat Mitzvah Celebration, or any other special event, The Garden Room is the perfect, versatile space with enhanced safety protocols!

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  • Corporate Events

    Host your next meeting, party, or seminar in a unique setting with beautiful birds nearby. Impress and entertain your guests with an unforgettable event featuring enhanced safety protocols.

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  • Children's Birthday Parties

    Celebrate your child's birthday party at the National Aviary! Add on a visit from an Ambassador Animal to make it truly unforgettable!

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  • Catering

    Executive Chef Nathan Collins of Atria’s Specialty Catering will design the perfect menu for your wedding or event, prepared fresh onsite.

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

The National Aviary, which runs a livestream of the nest, said Carla laid the first egg around 4 a.m. on Wednesday. It's the first of up to six, though the average peregrine falcon clutch is four. 

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National Aviary’s star peregrine falcons welcome first egg of the season | WPXI

Carla and Ecco are featured on the aviary’s Peregrine FalconCam livestream, showing their nest high up on the southeast side of the Cathedral of Learning.

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50 family adventures across the USA as America celebrates its 250th anniversary | Times Entertainment

As the country gears up to celebrate its 250th anniversary, here are 50 family-friendly travel experiences across the United States.

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Going to the 2026 NFL Draft? Here are other places to check out | Beaver County Times

As the NFL Draft sweeps into downtown Pittsburgh, there is plenty for visitors to explore beyond the football-themed attractions.

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The Invisible Clues Animals Leave Behind Are Helping Save Entire Ecosystems (featuring an interview with Dr. Steve Latta) | A-Z Animals

In this article, we speak with Dr. Steven Latta, Director of Conservation and Field Research at The National Aviary. In his own work, he collects eDNA samples from water, leaf litter, feathers, egg shells, and other substrates to identify species presence.

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