Passport to Parks

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Daily, except Tuesdays at 11 am and 2 pm
Members: $4 per person*
Non-Members: $5 per person

Visit actual world wonders, like the Aurora Borealis and waterfalls TWICE the size of Niagara Falls, alongside the bird species who call them home…all without leaving Pittsburgh! Get your Passport to Parks stamped and head out on a AAA Travel-sponsored eco-tour of national parks found around the world, with the National Aviary as your guide!

Passport to Parks Tickets
POV: This could be YOU!

Our most immersive show to date features TWO knowledgeable guides and our scent-sational (and Yosemite National Park icon) Animal Ambassador species: the Striped Skunk**!

Audience members (aka “travelers!”) will delight in the sights and sounds of national parks: from the Gray Crowned-Crane of Zimbabwe flying closer to audiences than ever before, to Curl-Crested Aracaris of the Andes Mountains flying onto the hands of a few randomly selected passport holders for a delicious, fresh piece of fruit.

A Palm-nut Vulture perched on a rock ledge during an immersive bird show!
Palm-nut Vulture flying close to “traveler’s”
A guest with their arm outstretched as a small toucan lands gently on their hand to eat a blueberry!
Curl-crested Aracari on a “traveler’s” hand

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

Want to get a bird’s-eye view of the parks featured in our immersive show? Take flight on Birdly®, an amazing virtual reality simulation!

Birdly® Details

*Check out these deals on Passport to Parks tickets:

  • National Aviary Members: All current National Aviary Members receive $1 off each show ticket. Please log into our Membership portal to redeem this discount online or show your card to the friendly faces at our Visitor Services Desk.
  • AAA Travel Members: Thanks to show sponsor, AAA Travel, all AAA Travel Members receive $1 off each show ticket. Please redeem this discount onsite and show your AAA card at our Visitor Services Desk!

Must purchase General Admission tickets and add-on tickets to Passport to Parks! Tickets are available for purchase at shop.aviary.org and at our Visitor Services Desk.

Flash Warning: Standard showings of Passport to Parks contain flashing lights that may affect those with photo sensitivities. Learn more about sensory-friendly show times featuring consistent lighting and volume here.

Please Note: Photography during Passport to Parks is strictly prohibited.

**Don’t worry: Our resident Striped Skunks, Gouda and Pepper Jack, were “de-scented” before their arrival to the Aviary – meaning their scent glands were safely removed.

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