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The best family-friendly attractions in Pittsburgh | Travel Daily

Located in Allegheny Commons Park, the National Aviary is the largest indoor bird zoo in North America.

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21 things to do this week, from the Pittsburgh Black Music Festival to Picklesburgh | NEXTPittsburgh

Party like it’s 1952 at this retro-themed gala celebrating the Aviary’s 70th anniversary

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Name that pigeon! Pittsburgh City Paper presents Pigeon Week | Pittsburgh City Paper

Help name Pittsburgh City Paper's new feathered mascot for a chance to win National Aviary tickets!

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Andean Condor chick hatches at National Aviary | Observer-Reporter

The chick, which hatched June 7 and is a female, is the offspring of parents Lianni and Lurch, a pair of Andean Condors residing at the National Aviary.

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Andean Condor chick hatches at National Aviary | South Hills Almanac

The chick is one of only three Andean Condors to hatch in North American zoos in the past year.

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Critically endangered Andean condor hatches at Pittsburgh aviary | Daily Mail UK

The chick is one of only three Andean Condors to hatch in North American zoos in the past year.

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Road Trips: Explore Nature, History and Fun in Pennsylvania | Ohio Magazine

Every day at the aviary, located on the city’s North Side, visitors can see many of the more than 500 birds that reside there (including eagles, penguins, parrots, falcons, owls and toucans) as well as mammals like sloths.

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Critically endangered Andean Condor chick hatches at National Aviary | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

The Aviary said Lianni is now caring for the chick in the Andean Condor habitat's nesting cave.

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‘Critically endangered’ Andean condor hatches at National Aviary in Pittsburgh | PennLIVE

Andean condors are critically endangered in Ecuador, according to the National Aviary in Pittsburgh. So aviary officials are understandably excited about the birth of a chick there on June 7.

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Endangered bird hatches at National Aviary | Yahoo! News

The National Aviary said that an Andean condor chick hatched on June 7. The Andean condor is considered critically endangered in Ecuador.

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Endangered bird hatches at National Aviary | WPXI - NBC Pittsburgh

The chick is a female bird and is one of three Andean condors to hatch in North American zoos in the past year.

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Andean Condor Chick Hatches at National Aviary | National Aviary News

The hatching is a step forward for the species, which is critically endangered in Ecuador.

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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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