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!
Sat., April 27 | 11 am - 3 pm | Included with Admission
Waddle to the National Aviary as we celebrate all things penguin!
Take to the water with the National Aviary and L.L.Bean for a birding adventure by kayak!
Sun., April 28 | 11 am - 3 pm | Included with Admission
Waddle to the National Aviary as we celebrate all things penguin!
Thursday, May 2 | 5:30 – 8 pm | All Materials Included
Join Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas; MariasIdeas.com for a creative and colorful class in painting your own beautiful African Penguin! Meet an Animal Ambassador and add-on scrumptious bites and drink.
Meet up with National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill for a morning of birdwatching at Presque Isle: a bird migration hotspot.
The National Aviary will open at Noon, Sun., May 5 so people may enjoy the Pittsburgh Marathon.
Sunday, May 12 | Seatings at 11 am and 12:30 pm | Brunch includes National Aviary Admission
A meal for mom in The Garden Room, an elegant space featuring two stone fireplaces overlooking the historic Rose Garden.
Take to the water with the National Aviary and L.L.Bean for a birding adventure by kayak!
Member Exclusive: Learn more about National Aviary's fan-favorite rooftop bird show, SkyDeck!
Fri., June 7 | 6:30 - 9 pm | Pittsburgh Class Center
The Pittsburgh Glass Center will welcome the National Aviary’s own Christa Gaus, Senior Manager of Animal Programs, as a guest speaker to share her expert knowledge as their talented glass artists create a one-of-a-kind glass sculpture of a vulture in their Hot Shop.
Sun., June 9 | 7 am - 2:30 pm
Meet up with an Aviary expert and explore Cook Forest - a breeding ground for many of Pennsylvania's most sought-after songbirds.
Sunday, June 16 | Seatings at 11 am and 12:45 pm | Brunch includes National Aviary Admission
Dine with Dad! Celebrate ALL Dad's during a special brunch in The Garden Room!
Sunday, June 23 | 5:30 - 8:30 am | North Park Lake
Sunrise Edition! Take to the water with the National Aviary and L.L.Bean for a birding adventure by kayak!
Monday - Friday, June 24 - 28 | 9 am - 3 pm | Ages 6 - 8
National Aviary experts will guide your camper on a journey featuring scientific investigations and up-close encounters with Animal Ambassadors.
Monday - Friday, July 8 - 12 | 9 am - 3 pm | Ages 9 - 12
National Aviary experts will guide your camper on a journey featuring scientific investigations and up-close encounters with Animal Ambassadors.
Monday - Friday, July 15 - 19 | 9 am - 3 pm | Ages 6 - 8
National Aviary experts will guide your camper on a journey featuring scientific investigations and up-close encounters with Animal Ambassadors.
Tues., July 16 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Member Exclusive: Join Dr. Ernesto Arbelaez, Executive Director and Founder of the Bioparque Amaru in Cuenca Ecuador and one of Ecuador’s leading conservationist, as he discusses Andean Condor conservation efforts.
Sunday, July 21 | 6 - 9 pm | North Park Lake
Sunset Edition! Take to the water with the National Aviary and L.L.Bean for a birding adventure by kayak!
Monday - Thursday, July 22 - 25 | 9 am - 3 pm | Ages 6 - 8
National Aviary experts will guide your camper on a journey featuring scientific investigations and up-close encounters with Animal Ambassadors.
