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Member Exclusive: Expert Talk: The Making of SkyDeck with Cathy Schlott

May 24 |

Fri., May 24 | Talk at 11:30; Show at Noon | Reserve a spot via your Member profile | Space is limited, reservations are free

Join us for this Members-only preview of our amazing SkyDeck, presented by the Pittsburgh International show! Have you ever wondered how this one-of-a-kind show is made? This year, as part of the SkyDeck Preview, we’re offering a special, Member-exclusive Expert Talk to go with it that will answer all your questions!

Hear from master falconer and the National Aviary’s own Director of Animal Programs and Experiences, Cathy Schlott, about what goes on behind the scenes to bring you this spectacular show. Learn about which birds are selected to participate in the show each year, why they are chosen from  the more than 500 birds who live at the National Aviary, and how these superheroes of the sky are trained by our amazing animal care team. After the talk, you’ll be escorted up to the rooftop theater where you’ll be among the first to see this season’s SkyDeck! Witness powerful birds of prey in flight as they demonstrate their skills from our rooftop deck. 

Registration is free but space is very limited for this event: tickets are on a first-come, first serve basis. Guests must be at least 6 years old to attend. Performances are also dependent on weather; we will contact you as soon as possible if we need to reschedule!

Registration includes both the Expert Talk and the Skydeck Preview.

Cathy with Golden Eagle, Autumn

 

Can’t make it to the Skydeck Preview? No problem! Sat., May 25 marks the beginning of our summer season, with SkyDeck, presented by the Pittsburgh International Airport running daily at Noon and 3 pm, weather depending. Join us any day this summer to see this special show, only available at the National Aviary!

Space is limited for Expert Talk with Cathy Schlott and our SkyDeck preview, reserve tickets in advance by logging into your Member profile.

To reserve tickets:

  1. Log into your Member account
  2. Select “Tickets” and then “Member Admission”
  3. Scroll down the page to find an icon for this event
  4. Add to cart and checkout as usual

Not a member? Become one today!

Pro tip: Your Member discount on live bird shows applies to SkyDeck! You can see this stupendous show next time you visit for $4 per guest. While General Admission applies only to cardholders, this show discount applies to any tickets you purchase.

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