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NOW BOARDING: Our Most Immersive Bird Show!

Daily, except Tuesdays at 1 pm
Members: $4 per person*
Non-Members: $5 per person

Gear up for an adventure that spans the globe during the National Aviary’s most immersive bird show to date: Passport to Parks, presented by AAA Travel!

Passport to Parks Tickets

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

POV: This could be YOU!

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 TWO knowledgeable Aviary experts as your guide!

A Palm-nut Vulture perched on a rock ledge during an immersive bird show! — *Palm-nut Vulture flying close to “travelers”*

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*

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.

Plus, discover 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)!

Sign up for a National Aviary Membership to receive $1 off our immersive shows (including Passport to Parks), 10% off Animal Encounters, FREE admission for one year, and more perks!

Virtually Visit National Parks!

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

Fly into Savings!

*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 in to our Membership portal to redeem this discount online or show your card to the friendly faces at our Guest 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 Guest Services Desk!

Additional Information

Guests 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 Guest 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.
Photography: Photography during Passport to Parks is strictly prohibited.

Thank You to Passport to Parks Sponsor:

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