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Hike-A-Thon Presented by UPMC Health Plan

Hike. Bike. Explore. Anywhere. Join us for the third annual National Aviary Hike-A-Thon Presented by UPMC Health Plan. In 2021, hundreds of participants from more than a dozen states logged thousands of miles while raising money for the critical conservation efforts of the National Aviary. Last year was an even bigger success and we invite you to commit to the challenge again!

International African Penguin Awareness Day

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.

Member Morning

Member Morning | October 21 | 9 am - 10 am | Space is limited, reservations are free National Aviary Members are welcomed to light refreshments, an owl greeter, Smiley Cookies from Eat’n Park, and early access to habitats - before the Aviary is open to the general public! Plus, stick around for a fun...

Birding Expedition

Birding Expedition | Sunday, October 22 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | Members: $50; Non-Members: $55 Meet up with a National Aviary expert for a morning of birdwatching. Hone your bird identification skills or learn birding basics as you explore some of western Pennsylvania’s most beautiful locations. Take the scenic route to one of...

Brunch ‘n Treat

Boo! Join the National Aviary for a Halloween-inspired brunch. Aviary admission included to enjoy Owl-O-Ween festivities; seatings at 11 am & 12:30 pm.

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Teen Job Shadow

Teens ages 14-18 with a passion for working with animals can spend four Saturdays with National Aviary experts.

Member Morning

Member Morning | Saturday, December 2 | 9 am - 10 am | Space is limited, reservations are free National Aviary Members are welcomed to light refreshments, a meet and greet with an Animal Ambassador, early access to habitats - before the Aviary is open to the general public! Plus, stick around for a fun...

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Early Childhood Mornings

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

Winter Camp

Beat the holiday break boredom by attending a session of Winter Camp at the National Aviary!

Winter Camp

Beat the holiday break boredom by attending a session of Winter Camp at the National Aviary!

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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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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.

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