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Dillion the Martial Eagle on a Forest background graphic

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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African Penguin juvenile walking in front of a glass panel that lines her Penguin Point home

Pints & Penguins SOLD OUT!!!Friday, March 27, 20266 – 9 pm at the National Aviary $50 per person21+ Waddle in with your colony to share a 21+ after-hours experience with everyone’s favorite tuxedoed birds at the National Aviary. Delicious snacks, select drinks, and penguin experiences included! Make it the happiest of all hours by combining…

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A Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth hanging upside down on a branch

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…

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  The 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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A Spotted Whistling-Duck mother and her two chicks resting on a rock next to a waterfall

Seasonal Events Make your National Aviary visit egg-stra special by attending our fan-favorite Seasonal Events! Pints & Penguins SOLD OUT!!!Friday, March 27 | 6 – 9 pm | $50 per person21+ Waddle in with your colony to share a 21+ after-hours experience with everyone’s favorite tuxedoed birds at the National Aviary. Delicious snacks, select drinks, and penguin experiences…

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National 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…

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A Spotted Whistling-Duck mother and her two chicks resting on a rock next to a waterfall

Visit As winter wanes and spring approaches, trees and flowers aren’t all that bloom! Thanks to the steamy temperatures of our lush habitats, January through April is PEAK nesting season for an array of adorable birds at the National Aviary. Immerse yourself in the beauty of budding relationships, nesting, and hopefully adorable chicks during our new seasonal theme, Nesting in…

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The Invisible Clues Animals Leave Behind Are Helping Save Entire Ecosystems (featuring an interview with Dr. Steve Latta) | A-Z Animals

In this article, we speak with Dr. Steven Latta, Director of Conservation and Field Research at The National Aviary. In his own work, he collects eDNA samples from water, leaf litter, feathers, egg shells, and other substrates to identify species presence.

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Why Animals in Cold Climates Are Bigger: The Science Behind Bergmann’s Rule (featuring an interview with Bob Mulvihill) | A-Z Animals

“Large animals can conserve heat more efficiently than smaller animals in cold climates,” explains Bob Mulvihill, Lead Ornithologist for the National Aviary.

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Penguins To Hold ‘Penguins Pledge Night’ Presented by U. S. Steel | Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins Pledge will also raise funds and call attention to the National Aviary in Pittsburgh and their conservation leadership with African Penguins.

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Record Number of Peregrine Falcons Counted in Allegheny County | National Today

Conservation efforts have helped the raptor species rebound in the region.

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Why Are There No Birds in My Birdhouse? I Asked Expert Bob Mulvihill Who Told Me How to Attract Birds to Any Birdhouse | Gardening Know How

To help ensure your birdhouses are as appealing to birds as possible, [we] asked a National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill for the most common reasons why houses remain vacant and how to make houses more attractive to garden birds.

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