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Please Note

Please Note: The National Aviary is CLOSED Thurs., July 16 and Fri., July 17 for our largest annual fundraiser, Night in the Tropics! We will reopen at 12 pm on Sat., July 18; the parking lot reopens at 1 pm. Plan Your Next Visit

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Sensory Friendly Time

Sensory Friendly Time

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Thanks for joining us; stay tuned for more dates coming this fall!
Call 412-258-9439 to register

Explore the National Aviary during Sensory Friendly Time, designed for those with sensory processing needs to make the most of their Aviary experience!

Sensory Friendly Time includes:

  • See and touch biofacts, including eggs and feathers
  • A sensory-friendly version of our immersive bird show: Passport to Parks, presented by AAA Travel.
    • During this show, the lighting is consistent and the volume is low, making for a great viewing experience
  • Sensory Friendly Bags from KultureCity available at our Visitors Services Desk*
    • Bags feature headphones, fidget toys, and emotion cards
  • A helpful Sensory Guide to the sights, sounds, and climate of the Aviary’s habitats can be viewed in advance AND during your trip
  • Interactive Play Spaces throughout the Aviary*
  • Designated headphone zones*

Call 412-258-9439 to register.

*These sensory-inclusive features are available ANY time you visit, not just during Sensory Friendly Time!

A Shaft-tailed Finch holding a small piece of natural material to create a nest.
A vibrant male Red Siskin perched on a tree in the Grasslands

Download and print our Sensory Guide here.

Click here to see our full list of Accessibility guidelines.

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