Ecotourism Trips

Ecotourism Trips

The National Aviary, with AAA Travel, hosts trips to tropical destinations, each offering incredible birdwatching opportunities in some of the world’s most vibrant ecosystems. Explore lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and hidden gems while discovering unique wildlife and cultures along the way.

  • Visit Tropical Costa Rica

    October 1 – 13, 2026: Pack your bags and join the National Aviary’s Dr. Pilar Fish on a one-of-a-kind journey to Costa Rica!

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  • Hawaiian Adventure

    February 28 – March 9, 2027: Aloha, paradise is calling! Embark on an Hawaiian Adventure with the National Aviary’s world-renowned veterinarian, Dr. Pilar Fish!

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Striped skunk sisters arrive at National Aviary | Observer-Reporter

The National Aviary is welcoming two new furry animal ambassadors to its collection of 500 birds and mammals -: striped skunk sisters.

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Is It OK to Befriend a Crow? We Asked Bird Experts | Martha Stewart

Here in the real world, these super-smart birds are unexpected stars of social media, where users on CrowTok show off the ways they connect with their local corvids.

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Little Stinkers: The Aviary Welcomes Baby Skunks, and You Can Help Name Them | Pittsburgh Magazine

The striped sisters will follow in their mother’s footsteps to become animal ambassadors.

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You can name National Aviary’s new skunks, but there’s a deadline | USA Today

The pair of striped skunks, born in the spring, arrived at the aviary in Pittsburgh over the summer. The skunks are nearly identical, though the white stripes along the top of their heads are unique, with one reaching a narrow point while the other curves toward one side of her nose.

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The National Aviary Welcomes Two Striped Skunk Sisters—And You Can Name Them! | Table Magazine

Two striped skunks have joined the Aviary’s menagerie, added to the North Side institution’s roster of non-avian species. While birds are the main attraction at the National Aviary, adding other animals helps develop biodiversity and more natural habitats.

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