Memberships

National Aviary Memberships

Become a National Aviary Member and enjoy a wonderful world of birds alongside various perks and experiences only for Members!

Become a Member

Victoria Crowned Pigeon in the nest with a chick
Male Lesser Bird-Of-Paradise perched on a branch
Female Steller's Sea Eagle at the National Aviary

  • Free General Admission: Members receive complimentary General Admission for an entire year!
  • Discounted Animal Encounters: Members receive a 10% discount on Animal Encounters.
  • Discounted Live, Immersive Show: Members receive $1 off each ticket (paying only $4!), redeemable online or by purchasing show tickets at our Visitors Services Desk.
  • Additional exclusive discounts:
    • 10% discount on National Aviary Gift Shop purchases.
    • 10% off our Children’s Birthday Party Package.
    • Discounted tickets for select special events and programs throughout the year.
  • Invitations to Member-appreciation events.
  • Access to Members-only events; view a complete list here!
  • Subscriptions: Members receive a complimentary subscription to BirdCalls, the National Aviary’s seasonal online publication, NestNews, a quarterly Members-only e-blast, and Airmail, our bi-weekly e-newsletter.

*Membership is not reciprocal with the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. Gift Shop discount does not apply to optic purchases.

African Penguin Awareness Day

Did you know the National Aviary and Children’s Museum have a Joint Membership? Weave your way through the National Aviary’s Tropical Rainforest habitat for a colorful, immersive experience, then head to I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit, just a block away at the Children’s Museum, and see how artistic expression can capture a natural habitat’s color and vibrancy.

Don’t forget to turn your Aviary admission into a Joint Membership at our Visitor Services Desk for free visits to both facilities all year!

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Have a question regarding a National Aviary Membership? Find answers to common questions here!

Membership FAQs

Book your FREE General Admission tickets using your Membership Portal! Click here for instructions for logging in and reserving your free tickets with Membership.

The Membership Portal

Other Membership Options

Monthly Giving

Become a Sustaining Member* with a monthly gift of $9 or more to the National Aviary. Your monthly gift will help our dedicated team continue providing for animals at the National Aviary, as well as sustain our educational programming. Sign up for secure, monthly donations today!

*Free, unlimited Admission to the National Aviary is not included with sustaining membership.

Contact Us

To become a Member, sign up here!
Questions? Email [email protected] or call 412-258-1147.

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