Memberships

National Aviary Memberships

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

Become a Member

National Aviary Member benefits and 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 FREE General Admission 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.

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The National Aviary is welcoming 10 animal ambassadors into its family.

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National Aviary gets 7 new species | MSN

The aviary says it's already home to more than 500 animals, and the new species highlight the importance of biodiversity in shared ecosystems. 

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National Aviary gets 7 new species | CBS News

Seven new species are getting a home at the National Aviary, and most of them aren't birds.

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National Aviary getting new avian conservation center | CBS News

The aviary is getting a new property, Shady Side Academy Middle School and it will create a first-of-its-kind conservancy. KDKA's Jessica Guay spoke with National Aviary executive director Cheryl Tracy about the new facility.

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