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Holiday Happenings 2024
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Thank you to our Holiday Happenings Sponsor: 

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Discover the unique abilities of the birds that inhabit them through NEW Daily Activities, Interactive Play Spaces for Kids (that caregivers love, too!), and dynamic educational experiences. 

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Let us help you plan your visit to the ONLY Aviary with a national designation! Purchase your General Admission ticket and then “add on” customizable experiences to make an the Ultimate Aviary Pass.

Stop by for a much-needed pick-me-up! Beginning Sun., December 1, all individuals who bring a small, unwrapped toy to Atria’s Kookaburra Café in the National Aviary’s Atrium will receive a complimentary hot or iced 12 oz. drip coffee, thanks to Atria’s Specialty Catering.*

All toys will be donated to Toys for Tots.

*With General Admission; must donate an unwrapped toy; offer ends on Tues., November 31, 2024. Seasonal flavors and non-dairy milk options are an additional charge.

A Bald Eagle perched on a rock during the National Aviary's Immersive Bird Show!

No, it’s Habitat Heroes! From the silent-flight master, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl to acrobatic macaws, Habitat Heroes, presented by AAA Travel takes you around the world to witness the incredible adaptations that allow these birds to thrive in their natural habitats. Watch as they soar overhead and strut right by you with their beauty and power, and learn how they play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of the ecosystem. 

HURRY! This show is sunsetting in January, see it before it flies away forever!

See the Official Trailer!

  • Memberships

    Members visit for free and receive discounts on Animal Encounters, Theater Shows, Gift Shop, and more!

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  • Tickets

    Get up close and personal with magnificent birds, some of which are Extinct or Critically Endangered in the wild. Every visit to the National Aviary is unique.

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  • Hours & Admission

    We are open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Members visit for free. Click below for more admission info.

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  • Daily Activities

    Check out a variety of daily activities designed for a fantastic guest experience!

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  • Dining & Gift Shop

    Enjoy browsing our gift shop, stocked with eco-friendly products, local artisan pieces, housewares, plush toys, and more (or shop online)! Grab a bite to eat from Atria’s Kookaburra Kitchen.

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  • Directions & Parking

    The National Aviary is located on Pittsburgh’s historic Northside – close to downtown and walking distance from North Shore stadiums!

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  • Facility Map & Accessibility

    The National Aviary is ADA-accessible. Our staff is ready to help make your visit unforgettable. Read on for accessibility details at the National Aviary.

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  • Guest Policies & FAQs

    Informed visits are successful ones; get all of the details on the National Aviary's Guest Policies and FAQs.

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  • RAD

    The National Aviary is a proud asset of Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD).

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In The News

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Meet Wanda, a critically endangered Vietnam pheasant hatched at the National Aviary | CBS News

The National Aviary is introducing visitors to Wanda, a critically endangered Vietnam pheasant chick that hatched this spring.

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Guam kingfishers hatched at National Aviary among first released into wild in nearly 40 years | CBS News

Three Guam kingfishers that hatched at the National Aviary have been released on an island in the Pacific, marking the first time their species has been in the wild in nearly 40 years.

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Guam Sihek Released to the Wild | National Aviary

Nine Guam Kingfishers have been released to the wild on Palmyra Atoll, making them the first of their kind to reside in the wild since the 1980s.  

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Take an Enchanting Journey through Forests this fall at the National Aviary! | National Aviary

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 Eurasian Eagle-Owl making her Animal Ambassador debut!

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  Extinct in the Wild birds head to new home ahead of first wild release | National Aviary

Precious Guam Kingfishers arrived on the Pacific Island as part of a project to re-establish a wild population 

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