Iconic Birds

These Iconic Birds from around the globe tell the conservation stories of their species. The birds in this category are beloved by visitors and are instantly recognizable. When you name an Iconic Bird, you get access to special benefits, including an exclusive photo session with your bird and a commemorative book from your visit.

To inquire about Name-A-Bird opportunities, please contact Ted Bartlett at [email protected] or 412-258-9433.

Naming Agreement and Understanding: Following approval of the requested name, the name will be registered in the official ZIMS registry and shall remain the official name for the entirety of the life of the bird at the National Aviary. Due to the nature of working with live animals, specific lifespans of animals cannot be guaranteed. Because the National Aviary is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® program, a coordinated conservation effort to save animals from extinction, there is no guarantee that the bird will remain at the National Aviary for its full lifespan, and may be subject to relocation at any time to another AZA institution or to be released to the wild.

Stay tuned for more Iconic Bird species!

To inquire about Name-A-Bird opportunities, please contact Ted Bartlett at [email protected] or 412-258-9433.

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2 African penguin chicks hatch at National Aviary | MSN

The National Aviary is welcoming two new adorable African penguin chicks.

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Want to Hang Out With a Skunk? The National Aviary Has New Animal Ambassadors | Pittsburgh Magazine

Guests can see Gouda daily at 3:15 p.m., except when the Aviary is closed on Tuesdays, for the skunk painting encounter.

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National Aviary welcomes 2 African penguin chicks | KDKA News

WATCH NOW: The National Aviary is welcoming two new adorable African penguin chicks.

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2 African penguin chicks hatch at National Aviary | KDKA News

The aviary says the first chick hatched on Feb. 7 and weighed 60.5 grams, which is about as much as the standard pack of gum. The younger sibling hatched a few days later on Feb. 10, weighing around 55 grams.

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Welcome! National Aviary welcomes two baby chicks | Audacy

The National Aviary on Pittsburgh’s North Side is “overjoyed” to welcome the arrival of two baby penguins.

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