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Teen Job Shadow

November 16 | 1 pm - 3 pm

Sat., November 2, 9, 16, and 23 | 1 – 3 pm | Ages 14 – 18 | Pricing: $299 per person*

Is your teen passionate about animals? Would they love to go behind-the-scenes at the National Aviary?

Teens ages 14 – 18 can spend FOUR days with National Aviary experts learning about the dynamic world of animal care and conservation. This program offers a unique opportunity to experience firsthand what it takes to care for the more than 500 animals (including a colony of African Penguins!) that call the Aviary home.

*Price includes all FOUR sessions

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  Extinct in the Wild birds head to new home ahead of first wild release | National Aviary

Precious Guam Kingfishers arrived on the Pacific Island as part of a project to re-establish a wild population 

National Aviary works to bring back bird that’s extinct in the wild | CBS News

The National Aviary may be based in Pittsburgh but the important work they do spans the globe - playing an instrumental part in saving a bird that's been extinct in the wild for 40 years.

Juvenile African Penguin at National Aviary receives new name inspired by love story | WPXI

A juvenile African Penguin that joined the National Aviary flock in October has received a new name.

Their “Kids” Will Return to the Wild | Outside My Window

Two Guam kingfisher chicks hatched at the National Aviary began their journey back to the wild.

Threatened with Extinction, Rare Birds Get Flight Upgrade at PIT | Blue Sky News

Guam kingfisher chicks catch Delta flight, prepare for reentry into wild thanks to National Aviary.