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Sensory Friendly Time

Wed., December 11 | 10 am - Noon | Call 412-323-7235 to Register

Experience Sensory Friendly Time at the National Aviary including a special live bird show featuring low volume and consistent lighting.

Early Childhood Mornings

Wed., January 8 | 10:30 - 11:30 am | Included with General Admission

Experience a fun and engaging morning with art activities, sensory play, and books to read at the National Aviary.

Sensory Friendly Time

Wed., January 15 | 10 am - Noon | Call 412-323-7235 to Register

Explore the National Aviary during Sensory Friendly Time, designed for those with sensory processing needs to make the most of their Aviary experience!

ONE WEEKEND ONLY: Peregrine Falcon Meet-and-Greet

Mon., January 20 | 1 pm | Included with General Admission

THIS WEEKEND ONLY: Meet one of the FASTEST birds on the planet...our new male Peregrine Falcon Animal Ambassador! Learn what makes this bird of prey oh-so talon-ed from an Aviary expert.

Early Childhood Mornings

Wed., February 5 | 10:30 - 11:30 am | Included with General Admission

Experience a fun and engaging morning with art activities, sensory play, and books to read at the National Aviary.

Sensory Friendly Time

Wed., February 12 | 10 am - Noon | Call 412-323-7235 to Register

Explore the National Aviary during Sensory Friendly Time, designed for those with sensory processing needs to make the most of their Aviary experience!

Daily Activities

The National Aviary offers a variety of Daily Activities for an incredible visitor experience. View an insightful feeding, watch birds soar over the audience during a live bird show, or get up close with your favorite species during an Animal Encounter!

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6 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Weekend | Pittsburgh Magazine

Up-close encounters can be found throughout the National Aviary, but there may be no better way to get an introduction to some remarkable species than the Aviary’s free-flight bird shows.

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Autism Awareness Month: Autism Resources, Events, and More | Positively Pittsburgh

April is Autism Awareness Month. There are many resources in the Pittsburgh area for families and people with autism including the National Aviary's Sensory Friendly Time!

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National Aviary to debut new immersive show ‘Passport to Parks’ | TribLive

It’s billed as the Aviary’s most immersive free-flight bird show ever, with colorful lights, music, stunning video of parks from around the world and — most exciting of all — some live animal visitors.

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Cathedral of Learning peregrine falcon pair lays first egg of season | Yahoo! News

Carla laid the egg on Sunday afternoon. She will likely lay at least three more.

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Cathedral of Learning peregrine falcon pair lays first egg of season | WPXI

The National Aviary says the peregrine falcons living high up on the side of the Cathedral of Learning have welcomed their first egg of the season.

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