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Top 10 Things to do in Pittsburgh with Kids | Trekaroo

At the National Aviary, families can enjoy friends of the feathered variety.

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Hike, Bike, Explore, and Support the National Aviary Hike-A-Thon Presented by UPMC Health Plan | National Aviary News

Registration is now open for the first National Aviary Hike-A-Thon Presented by UPMC Health Plan!

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9 groups helping Pittsburgh kids celebrate Earth Day throughout April | Kidsburgh

Plan to spend the day at the National Aviary on April 24, when the schedule is jam-packed with Earth Day fun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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National Aviary Welcomes Its Newest African Penguin Chick | Happy Living Magazine

The National Aviary in Pittsburgh welcomed its newest penguin in January. The chick is the first offspring of parents Buddy and Holly.

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Pittsburgh’s National Aviary Saving Endangered Species Around the World | North Hills Monthly

By supporting the National Aviary and its work, Pittsburghers never have to leave town to take part in conservation programs that are saving birds all over the world.

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National Aviary Introduces Marge: A Fluffy New Penguin Chick | The Koala

National Aviary recently introduced a new penguin chick, named Marge.

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30 Pittsburgh summer camps for a super 2021 season | Kidsburgh

The National Aviary offers both in-person and virtual camps this year.

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National Aviary to benefit from virtual country music concert ‘All Together For Animals’ | TribLIVE

A national music event on Wednesday evening will benefit the National Aviary on Pittsburgh’s North Side.

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Girl power at the National Aviary | NEXTPittsburgh

After conducting a DNA feather test, officials confirmed this week that the African Penguin chick that hatched at the National Aviary on Jan. 3 is female.

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National Aviary’s newest penguin named after soon-to-be centenarian | TribLIVE

Marge hatched on January 3. A DNA feather test was performed and determined the chick is female.

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Welcome, Marge! National Aviary Announces Name and Gender of Endangered African Penguin Chick | ZooBorns

It’s a girl! The National Aviary today announced the sex and name of the newest addition to the flock: an endangered African Penguin chick that hatched on January 3.

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From the icebox to the ‘burg: Kane woman has penguin namesake | Bradford Era

Kane is known as the “icebox of Pennsylvania.” It seems only fitting then that the newest endangered African Penguin chick at The National Aviary in Pittsburgh shares her name — yes, it’s a girl! — with a Kane resident.

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Juvenile African Penguin at National Aviary receives new name inspired by love story | WPXI

A juvenile African Penguin that joined the National Aviary flock in October has received a new name.

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Their “Kids” Will Return to the Wild | Outside My Window

Two Guam kingfisher chicks hatched at the National Aviary began their journey back to the wild.

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Threatened with Extinction, Rare Birds Get Flight Upgrade at PIT | Blue Sky News

Guam kingfisher chicks catch Delta flight, prepare for reentry into wild thanks to National Aviary.

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Party in July with the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, National Aviary and Vintage Grand Prix | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A Night in the Tropics: Island Oasis to benefit the National Aviary on the North Side. There will be food and drinks from 19 area businesses and live entertainment by No Bad JuJu, Mariachi by Miguel, Guaracha and Marlon’s Dancers.

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How you can see Red the Macaw at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh | CBS News

The National Aivary's Avian Medicine program is providing cutting-edge care to our feathered friends, including Red the Macaw. She was here with Dr. Pilar Fish, the senior director of advancement in avian medicine at the National Aviary.

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