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Support Our Work

The National Aviary’s mission is to inspire respect for nature through an appreciation of birds. From the highest standards of care for our birds, to field conservation work across the globe, to local and international education programs, we are dedicated to saving birds and protecting their habitats. You make this important work possible.

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    Your gift, of any amount, directly supports our mission and safeguards our future.

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  • Innovation Takes Flight

    Help the National Aviary Build the First Veterinary Care Center in the U.S. Dedicated to the Advancement of Veterinary Medicine for Birds!

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  • Adopt-A-Bird

    You can symbolically adopt a penguin, owl, sloth, flamingo, and more.

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  • Name-A-Bird

    If a bird at the National Aviary just calls to you, the Name-A-Bird program is for you!

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  • Bench Plaques

    Enjoy the sights of beautiful habitats while sitting on a bench dedicated with your very own personalized message!

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  • Donor Society

    Join our Donor Society with giving levels beginning at $500 with customized benefits packages and acknowledgment.

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  • Friends of the Flock

    Friends of the Flock is a group comprised of young professionals, emerging leaders, and philanthropists with diverse careers and backgrounds who are dedicated to supporting the National Aviary’s mission.

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  • Sustaining Memberships

    Support the care of our birds through secure, monthly gifts that you control. Plus, gain access to a virtual member library, exclusive discounts and more!

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  • Corporate Giving

    Find the perfect fit for your organization’s corporate philanthropy initiatives with the National Aviary.

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  • Nature As Art

    For every sale, 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the National Aviary!

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  • More Ways To Give

    There are many ways to support the National Aviary. Find the one that's just right for you.

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In The News

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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 | 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 friends alike!

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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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