Fierce In Flight

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Daily at 11 am and 3 pm
Members: $4 per person
Non-Members: $5 per person

Known for their FIERCE hunting skills and graceful FLIGHT, birds of prey are some of the most captivating animals in the world. And now YOU can see their innate instincts and unmatched natural abilities UP CLOSE during the National Aviary’s NEW indoor show: Fierce in Flight!

Fierce in Flight Tickets

Must purchase General Admission tickets and add-on tickets to Fierce in Flight! Tickets are available for purchase at shop.aviary.org, at the theater door 10 minutes before show time, and at our Guest Services Desk.

Fierce in Flight features a long line-up of majestic species whose feathers you may feel as they swoop and soar overhead. With Black Kites (whom you won’t see in any other U.S. zoos), Hooded Vultures, crows, and a Lanner Falcon, attendees will discover the wild and wonderful world of feathered carnivores, learn all about their unparalleled adaptations from an Aviary expert, and may even get the chance to participate in the show!

The thrill of the summer!

Plus, discover how YOU can help protect these extraordinary species (hint: simply attending Fierce in Flight is one easy way, as all proceeds support our work to save birds and protect their habitats)!

Hooded Vulture landing on the gloved hand of a show participant
Close up of a Lanner Falcon

Experience the thrill of flying like a falcon with a ride on Birdly®, an exhilarating virtual reality simulation!

Birdly® Details

  • Guests must purchase General Admission tickets and add-on tickets to Fierce in Flight! Tickets are available for purchase at shop.aviary.org and at our Guest Services Desk.
  • National Aviary Members: All current National Aviary Members receive $1 off each show ticket. Please log in to our Membership portal to redeem this discount online or show your card to the friendly faces at our Guest Services Desk.
  • Flash Warning: Standard showings of Fierce in Flight contain flashing lights that may affect those with photo sensitivities. Learn more about sensory-friendly show times featuring consistent lighting and volume here.
  • Photography: Photography during Fierce in Flight is strictly prohibited.

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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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The National Aviary Welcomes Two Striped Skunk Sisters—And You Can Name Them! | Table Magazine

Two striped skunks have joined the Aviary’s menagerie, added to the North Side institution’s roster of non-avian species. While birds are the main attraction at the National Aviary, adding other animals helps develop biodiversity and more natural habitats.

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