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National Aviary Photographer Earns Honorable Mention in AZA Photo Contest | AZA Connect

Mike Faix's photo of a Victoria Crowned Pigeon parent and chick was taken in the Tropical Rainforest at the National Aviary.

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Pittsburgh Holiday Gift Guide | VisitPittsburgh

Check out the National Aviary, Senator John Heinz History Center and Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium for memberships that include admission and extra perks throughout the year.

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10 family-friendly Pittsburgh events this weekend, from Santa visits and holiday lights to CSC’s Freeze | Kidsburgh

The National Aviary is all dolled up for the season again this year and is offering special holiday programming.

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Bird-safe glass taking off: Vitro of Harmar produced National Aviary windows for $3M project | TribLIVE

Vitro Architectural Glass of Harmar, formerly part of PPG Industries, produced 20,000 square feet of bird-safe glass panes for the $3 million renovation of the Aviary’s Wetlands Habitat.

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5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 25-27 | TribLIVE

Children of all ages can meet Santa, sing along to some very bird-y holiday carols, settle in for story time featuring a special feathered friend, drop a letter to Santa in the Aviary’s North Pole-approved mailbox and and take home a festive craft.

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Find exactly what you need in the Pittsburgh City Paper Holiday Gift Guide | Pittsburgh City Paper

Need something for the bird-lover in your life? The National Aviary commemorated a milestone year with a new book featuring full-page, full-color photographs of its most iconic species!

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27 Fun Family Friendly Things to Do in Pittsburgh with Kids | The Edvocate

Bring your kids to the National Aviary, where they can view 150 different species, many of which are threatened or endangered.

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Glass act: New panes at Pittsburgh’s National Aviary will make things safer for birds | 90.5 WESA

The five-month, $3 million renovation of the walk-through habitat was unveiled Monday.

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National Aviary cuts ribbon on newly renovated Wetlands exhibit | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

The National Aviary celebrated the reopening of its Wetlands habitat with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Monday, following a $3 million renovation project.

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National Aviary adds new feathered residents to renovated Wetlands habitat | Pittsburgh City Paper

The National Aviary boasts 500 birds each representing more than 150 diverse species from around the world. Among these are several recent additions.

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The National Aviary’s Largest Habitat, the Wetlands, Reopens Following $3 Million Renovation | National Aviary News

The immersive habitat features bird-friendly glass, new bird and plant species, stunning interactive features, and energy efficiency upgrades.

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New Andean condor arrives at National Aviary | CBS News

A new Andean condor has arrived at the National Aviary, with the hope that he'll play a role in conserving the species.

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Your Weekend Guide for Apr. 11-13: From a Bunny Trolley to an Eggstravaganza, spring has sprung in Pittsburgh! | Kidsburgh

Kids at the Aviary's spring-themed Eggstravaganza will participate in a scavenger hunt, story time, and receive prizes to take home, meet a skink and take a photo with the Easter Bunny. 

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Allegheny County, Pittsburgh library card holders can get free admission to several attractions | WPXI

The Allegheny Regional Asset District is bringing back its RAD Summer Staycation free-admission program for a second year.

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6 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Weekend | Pittsburgh Magazine

Up-close encounters can be found throughout the National Aviary, but there may be no better way to get an introduction to some remarkable species than the Aviary’s free-flight bird shows.

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