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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…

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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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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…

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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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Harpy Eagle, Lanner Falcon, and Black Kite on a blue sky background

Visit A raptor’s unmatched strength, keen eyesight, and incredible speed all combine to ensure these fierce foes remain at the top of the food chain…and now YOU can get a birds-eye-view into what makes Raptors oh-so Remarkable. From the dominant size of a Steller’s Sea Eagle (the world’s heaviest eagle) to the strike precision of a Peregrine Falcon…

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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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