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
  • AZA Reciprocal Admission: Members receive reduced admission at more than 300 AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums nationwide*
  • 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 at our Guest Services Desk
  • Kookaburra Club Cards: Members are eligible for a discount on food and beverages at Atria’s Kookaburra Café. Please ask the café staff to sign up.
  • Additional exclusive discounts:
    • 10% discount on National Aviary Gift Shop purchases
    • 10% off our Children’s Birthday Party Package AND 10% off Children’s Birthday Party catering, courtesy of Atria’s Specialty Catering
    • Discounted tickets for select special events and programs throughout the year
  • Invitations to Member-appreciation events and access to Members-only events
  • 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 the Children’s Museum (just one block from the Aviary!) for a complete day of family fun.

Don’t forget to turn your Aviary admission into a Joint Membership at our Guest 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.

In The News

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Striped skunk sisters arrive at National Aviary | Observer-Reporter

The National Aviary is welcoming two new furry animal ambassadors to its collection of 500 birds and mammals -: striped skunk sisters.

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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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