Hours & Admission
The National Aviary is open daily from 10 am – 5 pm.
Please Note: The National Aviary will open at 12 pm on Sunday, May 4 so people may enjoy the Pittsburgh Marathon. For full seasonal hours, including holidays, click here.
General Admission Pricing:
Adults: $19.95
Guests ages 60+: $17.95
Children (ages 2-12): $16.95
Children under 2: Free
Members: Free
CMU Students: FREE!*
*Carnegie Mellon University students get free admission with current school ID
Plan Your Visit!
Check our Directions & Parking page to help plan your trip! Parking in the National Aviary parking lot is available on a first-come, first-served basis for a $7 flat rate. Please note: the Aviary parking lot closes nightly at 5 pm.
Get Close Experiences!
Tickets for add-on opportunities may be purchased onsite at our Visitor Services Desk or online when buying your General Admission tickets.
Get Even Closer to Owls, Falcons, and Sloths (oh my)!
Meet a forest friend up close during a National Aviary Animal Encounter! Look into an owl’s large, captivating eyes, hold a falcon on your gloved-hand, or feel the soft fur and feed nutritious treats to a Linnaeus’s Two-toed Sloth. PLUS, learn about how your Animal Encounter helps support the National Aviary’s work to save birds and protect their habitats.
Members receive a discount!
Rainbow Lorikeet Feeding!
Show-stopping plumage isn’t the only incredible thing about Rainbow Lorikeets: these small parrots are incredibly intelligent! Enter their habitat and hold out a cup of sweet nectar in your hands – these inquisitive birds will land gently on your arms, giving you a chance to see their interesting adaptations up close.
Price: $3 per person
Times: 10:30 am, Noon, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm.
Fly on Birdly®!
It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s YOU! Let your imagination soar on Birdly®. This full-body virtual reality experience puts you in control as you flap, swerve, swoop, and glide. Choose from a number of dynamic flight environments, from crowded cityscapes to a beautiful meadow, and beyond!
Price: $3 per person
Times: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm in 10-minute increments
Please note:
- Birdly’s weight capacity is 395 lbs.
- Riders must have a 48″ wingspan and be at least 54″ tall to safely fly.
- Please avoid flight if you have a pacemaker, experience seizures, have limited mobility, or have any medical condition that could pose a risk to your health.
Become a Member!
Become a Member of the National Aviary and enjoy FREE admission for a year and many other benefits! Members should still reserve tickets before visiting!
Become a MemberGroups & Discounts
A note to our guests: To schedule your visit using group discounts, previously held free passes or vouchers, complimentary admission for Carnegie Mellon University and Community College of Allegheny County students and partner organizations, or reciprocal admission for members of other zoos, aquariums, and gardens, please contact [email protected].
Visiting with your Adult Group?
Email [email protected]
Individuals and families who have Access cards may show them at the Aviary’s Visitor Services Desk and receive up to four General Admission tickets for just $5 each.
All active duty, reservists, and veterans of the United States military receive 10% off General Admission tickets with valid military identification. Please show your ID to the friendly faces at our Visitor Services Desk to redeem discount.