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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 protect 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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  • Condor Court Pavers

    Paver orders for a spring 2026 installation closed on December 31, 2025. Any questions or interest can be directed to [email protected] or 412-258-9433.

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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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These Plants Can Turn Your Yard into a Hummingbird Haven (Featuring Insight from National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill) | A-Z Animals

According to Bob Mulvihill, a Lead Ornithologist at The National Aviary, hummingbirds and flowers have spent millennia shaping each other.

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Peregrine falcons start incubating clutch of 4 eggs in Cathedral of Learning nest | WPXI

The National Aviary says Carla started incubating her eggs after laying a third one on Sunday afternoon.

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Peregrine falcon clutch of eggs growing in Cathedral of Learning nest | WPXI

The clutch of peregrine falcon eggs is growing up high on the Cathedral of Learning.

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Peregrine falcons on Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning lay first egg of season | CBS News

The National Aviary, which runs a livestream of the nest, said Carla laid the first egg around 4 a.m. on Wednesday. It's the first of up to six, though the average peregrine falcon clutch is four. 

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