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Please Note: The National Aviary will be CLOSED Thursday, July 10 - Friday, July 11 for Night in the Tropics. We will reopen Saturday, July 12 at 12 pm. Our parking lot will also be closed on Wednesday, July 9 for event set up. Plan Your Next Visit

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Peregrine falcon pair on Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning lay first egg of season By Madeline Bartos March 17, 2025 / 2:26 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh The peregrine falcon pair in the nest on…

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A Boat-billed Heron perched on a branch

Membership Frequently Asked Questions Thank you for your interest in becoming (or being!) a National Aviary Member! Memberships like yours help support our continued efforts to save birds and protect…

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Striped Skunk Gouda walking across canvases with animal-safe paint on his paws during a Skunk Painting Encounter

Want to Hang Out With a Skunk? The National Aviary Has New Animal Ambassadors The Pittsburgh attraction on the North Side just acquired 10 animals from the Carnegie Museum of…

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A small African Penguin chick laying in a bowl padding by a soft fuzzy blue blanket. The bowl sits a top a scale for a routine health weigh in.

Photos: Pittsburgh’s National Aviary Welcomes Two African Penguin Chicks The African Penguin is a critically endangered species.  Aidan McClain AFRICAN PENGUIN CHICKS RESTING IN A BED OF NESTING MATERIAL, FEBRUARY…

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Gouda, the Striped Skunk with his nose to the ground sniffing for food.

National Aviary gets 7 new species By Madeline Bartos Updated on: February 18, 2025 / 7:54 PM EST / CBS Pittsburgh Seven new species are getting a home at the National Aviary,…

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Female American Kestrel, She-ra at the National Aviary

A small raptor (weighing between 3 to 6 ounces) with a widespread distribution throughout much of the Americas, the American Kestrel is the smallest falcon in North America. It is…

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National Aviary's Peregrine FalconCam showing how the two resident Peregrines bow towards each other as part of their courtship.

Penguins present pebbles, peregrine falcons bow and more wild courting rituals Animal courtship at the Pittsburgh Zoo is much more than the birds and bees   Mary Ann Thomas Feb…

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Rending of the National Aviary SK Rockwell Conservancy which will move into the already-established building that formerly housed Shady Side Academy Middle School

Shady Side Academy middle school to be donated to National Aviary Authored by: Michael DiVittorio  | Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 9:01 a.m.   Courtesy of PWWG Architects Artist rendering of a proposed…

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Night in the Tropics Evening in Paradise graphic featuring a Bali Myna and a beach at sunset

Fri., July 11VIP: $169 | 5 – 11 pm (SOLD OUT!!!)General Admission: $110 | 7 – 11 pm 21+ Spend an Evening in Paradise on the North Shore during the…

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National Aviary Forest Gap Project Assesses Pennsylvania Forest Management  Spring/Summer 2024 When you think of the word, “forest,” you likely imagine a densely wooded area of tall trees. In reality,…

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Eurasian Eagle-Owl chick being hand-fed by a National Aviary expert.

A Eurasian Eagle-Owl Parliament Meet Our Growing Eurasian Eagle-Owl Family Guests who attend a National Aviary immersive show, educational program, or who stroll through The Charity Randall Foundation Eagle Hall…

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African Penguin standing on a rocky shore, with a beach in the background.

Sat., October 12 | 10:30 am – 4 pm | Included with General Admission

International African Penguin Awareness Day is a celebration of all things African Penguin – wear your best black and white outfit and join us as we try our own Penguin Waddle through the National Aviary.

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Penguins hatched at National Aviary join colony with new names | MSN

The African penguin chicks that hatched at the National Aviary have new names, and they're ready to join the colony.

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Penguins hatched at National Aviary join colony with new names | KDKA News

The aviary revealed the penguins' names on Monday, sharing photos of the adorable siblings waddling around their new home.

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National Aviary reveals names for its youngest Penguins as they join the colony | WPXI

The National Aviary’s youngest African Penguins have officially joined the colony.

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Jungle Creatures and Fantastic Features: Flamingos | Phipps Conservatory

With help from the National Aviary, we’ll look at how Phipps flamingos compare to the real-life creatures they represent!

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