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Colors of Nature Summer Camp Five Day Session

Monday - Friday, July 29 - August 2 | 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.

Saving Species with Science Teen Camp

Monday - Friday, August 5 - 9 |  9 am - 3 pm | Ages 13 - 16

During this fun and engaging summer camp, teens will learn from Aviary experts how we use science every day to care for our birds, how to help to save species from extinction, and how they can get involved!

Birdwatching Kayak Tour with L.L.Bean

Sunday, August 18 | 6 - 9 pm | $75 per person | North Park Lake

Sunset Edition! Take to the water with the National Aviary and L.L.Bean for a birding adventure by kayak!

Member Morning: Sloth Birthday

August 24 | 9 – 10 am

National Aviary Members are welcomed to light refreshments in honor of Wookiee and Vivien's birthday – before the Aviary is open to the general public!

Falconry: the Sport of Kings

National Aviary

Sun., August 25 | 10 am - 12 pm | National Aviary Admission Included

Join the National Aviary's licensed falconer, Cathy Schlott, to discover the rich history and modern day practices behind this unique sport.

Sensory Friendly Time

Wed., September 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.

Sensory Friendly Time

Wed., October 9 | 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.

International African Penguin Awareness Day

Sat., October 12 | 10:30 am - 4 pm | Included with General Admission

International African Penguin Awareness Day is a celebration of all things African Penguin - wear your best black and white outfit and join us as we try our own Penguin Waddle through the National Aviary.

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Meet Wanda, a critically endangered Vietnam pheasant hatched at the National Aviary | CBS News

The National Aviary is introducing visitors to Wanda, a critically endangered Vietnam pheasant chick that hatched this spring.

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Guam kingfishers hatched at National Aviary among first released into wild in nearly 40 years | CBS News

Three Guam kingfishers that hatched at the National Aviary have been released on an island in the Pacific, marking the first time their species has been in the wild in nearly 40 years.

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Guam Sihek Released to the Wild | National Aviary

Nine Guam Kingfishers have been released to the wild on Palmyra Atoll, making them the first of their kind to reside in the wild since the 1980s.  

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Take an Enchanting Journey through Forests this fall at the National Aviary! | National Aviary

Explore the Aviary’s new fall seasonal theme, Forests Presented by Peoples; learn more about the creatures who inhabit these woodland areas during TWO new daily activities, and say “hello again!” to the adorable Eurasian Eagle-Owl making her Animal Ambassador debut!

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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 

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