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The National Aviary Welcomes 10 NEW Animal Ambassadors! | National Aviary

Seven new species are joining the National Aviary family, including mammals and reptiles, and they highlight the importance of biodiversity in shared ecosystems.

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National Aviary to turn former Shady Side Academy Middle School into new conservancy thanks to local | WPXI

The National Aviary, based on the North Side of Pittsburgh, will soon embark on creating a brand new facility, thanks to a local benefactor.

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New National Aviary Veterinary Care and Conservation Center to Open in Fox Chapel | Pittsburgh Magazine

What aims to be a world-class avian conservation center that will revolutionize avian veterinary care and the conservation of threatened and endangered birds around the world is taking flight in Fox Chapel.

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National Aviary to receive old Shady Side Academy middle school campus by donation | MSN

Fox Chapel resident and 1962 graduate S. Kent Rockwell is working to acquire Shady Side Academy middle school and plans to have the 35-acre middle school campus donated to the Aviary via the SK Rockwell Conservancy.

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National Aviary to turn former Shady Side Academy Middle School into new conservancy thanks to local philanthropist | Pittsburgh Business Times

In addition to donating the property, the SK Rockwell Conservancy plans to donate $10 million to support the programs that occur at the facility once it is open.

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National Aviary to receive old Shady Side Academy middle school campus by donation | WTAE

A Pittsburgh resident and alumni of Shady Side Academy is helping the National Aviary find a new nest for its next breeding and conservation center, teaching hospital and educational space.

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Penguins present pebbles, peregrine falcons bow and more wild courting rituals | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

With Valentine’s Day and the promise of spring, some animals and birds at the Pittsburgh Zoo and National Aviary and their wild cousins have a love story to tell — sort of.

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Shady Side Academy middle school to be donated to National Aviary | TribLive

A Shady Side Academy alum is helping the National Aviary find a nest for its next breeding and conservation center, teaching hospital and educational space.

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National Aviary and SK Rockwell Conservancy to Create First of Its Kind Avian Conservation Center in Fox Chapel | National Aviary

S. Kent Rockwell has announced that the SK Rockwell Conservancy plans to purchase the Shady Side Academy Middle School on Benedum Road in Fox Chapel, with the intention of donating the property to the National Aviary.

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FalconCam on top of Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning returns for another season | KDKA

Punxsutawney Phil says we're in for six more weeks of winter, but when it comes to the peregrine falcon nest on top of the Cathedral of Learning, the National Aviary says it's ready for spring.

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National Aviary kicks off winter season with new talks, experiences during ‘Rainforest Retreat’ | WPXI

The National Aviary’s winter season is bringing a “Rainforest Retreat” feature for guests to enjoy. The Rainforest Retreat experience includes daily talks and new activities. Tropical, woodland and coastal birds will be featured.

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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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The National Aviary Welcomes 10 NEW Animal Ambassadors! | National Aviary

Seven new species are joining the National Aviary family, including mammals and reptiles, and they highlight the importance of biodiversity in shared ecosystems.

Read More »

National Aviary to turn former Shady Side Academy Middle School into new conservancy thanks to local | WPXI

The National Aviary, based on the North Side of Pittsburgh, will soon embark on creating a brand new facility, thanks to a local benefactor.

Read More »

New National Aviary Veterinary Care and Conservation Center to Open in Fox Chapel | Pittsburgh Magazine

What aims to be a world-class avian conservation center that will revolutionize avian veterinary care and the conservation of threatened and endangered birds around the world is taking flight in Fox Chapel.

Read More »

National Aviary to receive old Shady Side Academy middle school campus by donation | MSN

Fox Chapel resident and 1962 graduate S. Kent Rockwell is working to acquire Shady Side Academy middle school and plans to have the 35-acre middle school campus donated to the Aviary via the SK Rockwell Conservancy.

Read More »

National Aviary to turn former Shady Side Academy Middle School into new conservancy thanks to local philanthropist | Pittsburgh Business Times

In addition to donating the property, the SK Rockwell Conservancy plans to donate $10 million to support the programs that occur at the facility once it is open.

Read More »