Events

Teen Job Shadow

Sat. January 31 and February 7, 14, and 21 | 1 - 3 pm | Ages 14 - 18
$299 per participant 

Attention parents and caregivers of teens passionate about animals! Your animal-obsessed teen can join our TALON-ted experts on a behind-the-scenes look at the daily happenings of National Aviary!

In this four-part series, they'll witness firsthand what it takes to care for the more than 500 birds, mammals, and reptiles in our flock. From one of the slowest mammals (the Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth), to the fastest animal in the world (a Peregrine Falcon), your budding zoologist will gain a unique look into diet preparation, habitat maintenance, individual bird preferences, and so much more!

Date & Time

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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National Aviary in Pittsburgh receives $25K grant for protecting endangered species | WPXI

The funding will be used for breeding and reintroduction efforts, as well as educational programming, throughout the current calendar year.

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The National Aviary will receive $25,000 from the Foxwynd Foundation to support existing programs that prioritize preservation and protection of endangered and at-risk bird species.

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National Aviary Receives $25,000 Grant from Foxwynd Foundation Towards the Continued Protection of Endangered Species | National Aviary

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Carla and Ecco are back, and so is the National Aviary’s Peregrine FalconCam | WPXI

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