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Please Note: The National Aviary is will close at 3 pm on Friday, March 27 so we can set up for our second annual 21+ Pints & Penguins! Plan Your Next Visit

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Classes and Programs

Classes and Programs

Whether you’re a budding artist or photographer, or interested in what it takes to care for our feathered friends, the National Aviary offers exciting classes and programs to encourage, teach, and inspire!

Falconry: The Sport of Kings

SOLD OUT!!! Sat., September 5 | 10 am – 12 pm | Members: $20; Non-Members: $25 | National Aviary General Admission Included

  • Falconry: The Sport of Kings Details
    Travel back in time to learn about a sport that has been around for thousands of years: Falconry!
     
    Discover firsthand the mystique of this ancient practice from National Aviary Licensed Falconer, Cathy Schlott. Learn how humans and birds of prey work together to achieve a common goal and uncover its primitive history – from an overview of regulations to the considerations when selecting a species. PLUS meet an Aviary Animal Ambassador.
     
     

    A Lanner Falcon landing on licensed falconer, Cathy Schlott's outstretched gloved hand.

    Open to participants 10 years or older. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Virtual Fun: Meet and Tweets!

Brighten your team’s day by having a special guest attend your next video meeting or virtual happy hour! You can schedule a surprise video drop-in with a penguin, parrot, or owl!

Learn More!

Visit our FAQ section of our website for our cancellation policy. In cases of insufficient registration, the National Aviary reserves the right to cancel any program. Under these circumstances, you will receive a full refund. 

Find information about our fun and engaging camps for all ages here!

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.

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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.

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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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