Animal Encounters and Programs

One-of-a-kind Animal Encounters introduce you to animals like penguins, sloths, and birds of prey with a National Aviary expert helping you to learn about each amazing species. Take your knowledge of birds and conservation deeper with opportunities to connect with our expert ornithologists and educators, virtually and in-person.

Animal Encounters

Meet sloths, owls, penguins and more during an Animal Encounter; includes General Admission!
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Field Trips and School Programs

The National Aviary offers a variety of on-and-off site and virtual programs available for schools and scout groups.
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Adult Group Programs

The National Aviary offers a variety of engaging options for groups of 15 or more, from tour groups to senior living communities and garden clubs.
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Camps for Kids!

Make your summer and winter break soar with fun and educational camp opportunities for children.
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Classes and Experiences

There’s no better way to learn more about your favorite National Aviary birds or the birds in your backyard than from a National Aviary expert.
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Outdoor Birdwatching and Ecotourism Trips

See birds in a new way on a trip with an ornithologist, and build your bird knowledge with classes.
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In The News

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Peregrine falcons start incubating clutch of 4 eggs in Cathedral of Learning nest | WPXI

The National Aviary says Carla started incubating her eggs after laying a third one on Sunday afternoon.

4 Common Materials That Could Be Harming Your Backyard Birds – And What to Provide Instead (featuring insight from Dr. Pilar Fish) | Homes and Gardens

From dryer lint to loose yarn, these damaging materials could be hiding in plain sight

Peregrine falcon clutch of eggs growing in Cathedral of Learning nest | WPXI

The clutch of peregrine falcon eggs is growing up high on the Cathedral of Learning.

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.

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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Animal Encounters and Programs