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NEW Sunday Hours!

Beginning October 1, we will now open 10 am to 5 pm on Sundays.

New Programs Begin

October 9
Visit the National Aviary to see all of the new programs happening in the Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone Theater. From Veterinarian Talks to Penguin Chats, there are lots of new encounters to experience.

RADical Day!

October 10
Enjoy a day of free admission at the National Aviary as part of the Allegheny Regional Asset District RADical Days. All encounters, feedings and shows are canceled for this date.

Feathered
Jewels Gala

Saturday
October 23

Join us at the Westin Convention Center Hotel as we celebrate Pittsburgh's feathered jewel: the National Aviary. Greet our flock of beautiful birds and help us honor Richard P. Simmons and the R.P. Simmons Family Foundation. Win a fabulous trip to the Dominican Republic in our one-of-a-kind Live Auction.
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Saturday, October 29
Hear spine tingling ghost stories... Meet winged creatures of the night... Dance with the spooks in your scariest costume... Peer into the shadows of the Aviary's exhibits... if you dare!
$25 per person, $20 members. Cash bar with select beers and wines. Must be 21+
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Wings! Live at FliteZone Theater!

The National Aviary's spectacular new bird show WINGS! takes flight daily in the new Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone Theater. You won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind theatrical experience. In this live avian adventure, vultures, owls, macaws, eagles and more fly over and amidst the audience, against a moving backdrop of video, music and lighting.

If you are a member, visit us on October 6, 7 and 8, and catch the dress rehearsals of our new free-flight bird show, Wings! Seating is limited, arrive early.

Grand Opening of Wings! Visit us on October 9th to catch the action at the NEW Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone Theater. Wings! will show at 11 am and 1:30 pm. Seating is first-come, first-served, or buy a reserved VIP seat for $3 each.

Penguin Connection

Have you ever wanted to get up close with an African penguin? Well now you can with the National Aviary's newly redesigned Penguin Connection. Guests will have an opportunity to mingle with one of the Aviary's most recognizable birds in this interactive experience. Please call 412-258-9444 or visit the concierge desk for more information or to book the Penguin Connection today! Space is limited and this experience fills up fast!

Flamingo Connection

Join our flock of flamingos in the Wetlands of the Americas exhibit. This one-of-a-kind experience will allow guests the opportunity of being surrounded by frolicking flamingos while learning more about these intriguing birds. Please call 412-258-9444 or visit the concierge desk for more information or to book the Flamingo Connection today! Space is limited and this experience fills up fast!

Owl Connection

Whoooo wouldn't want to delve inside the mind of an owl? You can do so during our new and exciting Owl Connection, where one of the Aviary's most magical and mysterious residents will join guests as they discover what makes owls such amazing hunters. Please call 412-258-9444 or visit the concierge desk for more information or to book the new Owl Connection. Are you as smart as an owl? Space is limited, so find out by booking the Owl Connection today!

Parrot Painting

We all have pictures at home, but how many people can say they have one painted by one of the National Aviary's blue-fronted Amazons? Well now you can! You get to pick the colors and watch the masterpiece transform right in front of your eyes with our brand new Parrot Painting Connection. Please call 412-258-9444 or visit the concierge desk for more information or to book the brand new Parrot Painting Connection, and be one of the first to have a parrot masterpiece in your home!