Memberships

National Aviary Memberships

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

Members can take advantage of these great benefits and Member Savings:

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.
    • Stay tuned for our NEW, live theater show, coming soon!
  • Additional exclusive discounts:
    • Members enjoy a 10% discount on National Aviary Gift Shop purchases.
    • Member Savings Pricing on special events and programs throughout the year.
  • Invitations to Member-appreciation events.
  • Access to Members-only events; view a complete 2024 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.

Already a Member? Book Your Tickets:

The Membership Portal

Click here for instructions for logging in and reserving your free tickets with Membership.

Contact Us

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

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.

In The News

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National Aviary to turn former Shady Side Academy Middle School into new conservancy thanks to local | WPXI

The National Aviary, based on the North Side of Pittsburgh, will soon embark on creating a brand new facility, thanks to a local benefactor.

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New National Aviary Veterinary Care and Conservation Center to Open in Fox Chapel | Pittsburgh Magazine

What aims to be a world-class avian conservation center that will revolutionize avian veterinary care and the conservation of threatened and endangered birds around the world is taking flight in Fox Chapel.

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National Aviary to receive old Shady Side Academy middle school campus by donation | MSN

Fox Chapel resident and 1962 graduate S. Kent Rockwell is working to acquire Shady Side Academy middle school and plans to have the 35-acre middle school campus donated to the Aviary via the SK Rockwell Conservancy.

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National Aviary to turn former Shady Side Academy Middle School into new conservancy thanks to local philanthropist | Pittsburgh Business Times

In addition to donating the property, the SK Rockwell Conservancy plans to donate $10 million to support the programs that occur at the facility once it is open.

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National Aviary to receive old Shady Side Academy middle school campus by donation | WTAE

A Pittsburgh resident and alumni of Shady Side Academy is helping the National Aviary find a new nest for its next breeding and conservation center, teaching hospital and educational space.

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