BRAND-NEW FOREST FUN: It’s finally time to meet the new stinkin’ cute Striped Skunks (and help name them!), and other woodland creatures this fall ONLY at the National Aviary During the Aviary’s latest seasonal theme, Forests Presented by Peoples, find yourself wandering along tree-covered pathways, with cascading pumpkins around colorful photo opportunities for families and…
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September 3, 2025 (Pittsburgh, Penn.) – The National Aviary is excited to announce the arrival of a new “fantastical” fall seasonal theme sure to delight kids and families alike. Starting today, Forests Presented by Peoples, will transport guests to the fabled-inspired lands of stories beginning with “Once Upon a Time” to meet the species who…
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National Aviary launching fall theme, offering whimsical encounters with feathered friends By WPXI.com News Staff August 16, 2025 at 11:14 pm EDT PITTSBURGH — The National Aviary is launching its fall seasonal theme, ‘Forests Presented by Peoples,’ starting Sept. 3 and offering visitors an immersive experience with a diverse array of feathered friends. Aviary officials…
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Take an Enchanting Journey through Forests this fall at the National Aviary! PLUS meet our newest Animal Ambassador, a female Eurasian Eagle-Owl! Explore the Aviary’s new fall seasonal theme, Forests Presented by Peoples; learn more about the creatures who inhabit these woodland areas during TWO new daily activities, and say “hello again!” to the adorable…
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UPMC Health Plan Employees Aviary Guide The National Aviary is home to more than 500 birds and mammals representing more than 150 diverse species worldwide, many threatened or endangered in the wild. The Aviary’s large walk-through habitats create an intimate, up-close interaction between visitors and free-flying birds, including opportunities to hand-feed and to meet many…
Learn MoreThe National Aviary in Pittsburgh has received a 10-year-old female, endangered Steller’s sea eagle that will hopefully mate with resident Steller’s sea eagle, Kodiak, also known as Kody. The public can vote on her name. The final four are Aurora, Juneau, Sitka and Stella. A donation of $5 counts as five votes. (Photo provided…
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Seasonal Events Make your National Aviary visit egg-stra special by attending our fan-favorite Seasonal Events! International African Penguin Awareness Day! Sat., October 10 | 10:30 am – 4 pmIncluded with General Admission Wear your best black-and-white outfit, tuxedo, or hockey jersey and join us for a celebration of our African Penguin “flockstars!” Meet an adorable member…
Learn MoreNational Aviary Celebrates the Mysterious Creatures of Fall with a Family-friendly Event Twilight Treks, and Owl-inspired Art Enjoy two weekends of Owl-O-Ween at the National Aviary, ornithologist-led Owl Prowls, and an owl painting class featuring Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas offered in person and online (Pittsburgh) September 22, 2021 – Celebrate things that flutter…
Learn More Visit Flock to the Forests of the National Aviary, where cascading pumpkins and colorful photo opportunities meet fall festival fun AND feathered friends! Saunter through lush, flourishing habitats as dozens of unique bird species soar through golden-green-hued foliage, peer into a forested habitat home to the Northeast’s ONLY Harpy Eagle, and meet other species (like stinkin‘…
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Gift Shop Let your shopping take flight at the National Aviary’s Gift Shop! We have a nest full of gifts, onsite and online, that will have your loved ones singing your praises. Don’t forget to get a little something for yourself! General Admission not required to shop onsite. Harpy Must-Haves! Treat yourself (or your favorite…
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