Seasonal Events

Seasonal Events

Sat., and Sun., April 12 13; Fri., and Sat., April 18 19 | 11 am 3 pm | Included with General Admission

Hop on over to the National Aviary for a spring celebration! You’ll have an egg-cellent time exploring the Aviary’s immersive habitats and searching for eggs on an egg-themed scavenger hunt. PLUS, meet a skink and collect various treats and prizes (including allergy-friendly options) throughout the entire facility! 

Don’t forget to take your picture with the Easter Bunny!

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Thurs., June 12 | 5:30 – 8 pm | Members: $40; Non-Members: $45
21+ | All Materials Included 

Did you know penguins have a streamlined body that is tapered at both beak and tail? Paint your very own portrait of this aerodynamic waddling wonder! Join Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas (mariasIdeas.com) in person for a creative and colorful class in painting your own fine and feathered masterpiece. Prior to class, relax with friends and meet a National Aviary Animal Ambassador! Enjoy a glass of wine, beer, signature cocktail, or non-alcoholic beverage and scrumptious bites,  available for purchase from Atria’s.

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Fri., July 11 | 21+
VIP: $169 | 5 – 11 pm
General Admission $110 | 7 – 11 pm

Let the twinkling lights and scents of hibiscus transport you to the islands of Southeast Asia, with show-stopping live entertainment, a spread of delicious drinks, unlimited mouthwatering bites from more than a dozen local restaurants, and more- all included with your ticket! Upgrade to VIP for even more exclusive perks.

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Guests meeting a National Aviary expert and a Palm Cockatoo at the National Aviary's Night in the Tropics

Plan your visit around our Daily Activities, included with General Admission. Rainforest Retreat runs now through May; only at the National Aviary.

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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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First Peregrine falcon egg laid atop Cathedral of Learning | Audacy

The first Peregrine falcon egg of the season has been laid atop the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning.

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Peregrine falcons nesting atop Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning lay first egg of the season | 90.5 WESA

Dedicated — perhaps eagle-eyed — viewers of the National Aviary’s peregrine falcon camera may have spotted the pair’s first egg of the season over the weekend.

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Cathedral of Learning peregrine falcons welcome 1st egg of the season | TribLive

The Cathedral of Learning’s feathered residents have welcomed a new addition to the nest.

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