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National Aviary to offer ‘World of Oceans’ program | Observer Reporter

The summer season has begun at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh where a “World of Oceans” await.

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Best of the Burgh: Best Pittsburgh Events to Get All Dressed Up | Pittsburgh Magazine

Night in the Tropics allows guests to explore the largest aviary in the country after dark; food, drinks, dancing and getting up-close with some of the Aviary’s 500 birds are mainstays of the program.

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Hike, Bike, Explore, and Support the National Aviary’s Second Annual Hike-A-Thon Presented by UPMC Health Plan |

After a successful inaugural year, the virtual fundraiser supporting the National Aviary is back with a new, intuitive platform allowing hikers, bikers, and explorers to connect with nature from anywhere in the world.

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Vitro Architectural Glass Helping Restore Aviary Wetlands | Building Enclosure

The Wetlands habitat renovation includes the addition of over 20,000 square-feet of bird-friendly glass donated by Vitro Architectural Glass.

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Vitro Architectural Glass & National Aviary Wetlands | Commercial Construction and Renovation

At a groundbreaking event, Vitro Architectural Glass and the National Aviary announced that Vitro Architectural Glass is a contributing sponsor to restoration of the historic Wetlands exhibit on Pittsburgh’s North Side.

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Confessions of a reluctant birder | Washington Post

Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill shares tips for jumpstarting your birdwatching hobby.

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National Aviary celebrating 70th anniversary with renovations of Wetlands exhibit | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

The National Aviary is making some upgrades to one of their oldest, largest and most popular exhibits - the Wetlands.

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National Aviary to offer ‘World of Oceans’ program | Herald Standard

The National Aviary in Pittsburgh had started its summer program, “World of Oceans,” where children can take part in various activities including fun photos opportunities.

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Transformation Coming to the National Aviary’s Historic Wetlands Habitat | National Aviary News

The habitat will undergo a transformation that includes new bird-friendly glass, energy efficient air circulation and water filtration systems, many new plants, a new walkway, and the addition of a beautiful sculptural coastal tree that provides perching for birds and interactive elements for visitors.

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North Side’s National Aviary celebrates World Ocean Day all summer | TribLIVE

The Aviary on Pittsburgh’s North Side introduced World of Oceans, a season of activities and interactive play spaces that encourage creativity and movement, ocean-themed décor and music.

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15 summer camps in Pittsburgh for kids who love science and technology | Kidsburgh

The National Aviary is offering in-person camps this summer, bringing campers above and below the waves to learn about birds and other unique creatures who call the world’s oceans home.

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National Aviary kicks off new ‘World of Oceans’ season | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

"World of Oceans" awaits visitors with new daily activities, interactive play spaces, and close-up experiences with flamingos and penguins.

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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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