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Holiday Cheer at the National Aviary | National Aviary News

Opportunities to connect with nature and enjoy the holiday season at the National Aviary

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Families can explore the National Aviary’s seasonal exhibits, gift shop | TribLIVE

Shake off the winter blues in the National Aviary's lush tropical habitats!

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Wow! Pittsburgh Gave Big Like Never Before | Pittsburgh Magazine

The first day of this year's #GiveBigPittsburgh campaign obliterated previous first-day totals.

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21 Ways Kids Can Celebrate the Holidays in Pittsburgh | Kidsburgh

The National Aviary in Pittsburgh will show off its new event space with Holidays in the Garden from Dec. 26-30.

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Owl Be Darned – Rockefeller Center Christmas tree survival tale not surprising | TribLIVE

National Aviary Ornithologist shares insights on the Northern Saw-whet Owl who made an unplanned visit to Rockefeller Center

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Pet Events: National Aviary offers holiday gift ideas | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The National Aviary is promoting its always alluring bird-themed items in the gift shops as the perfect holiday gifts.

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National Aviary’s New Garden Room Kicks Off with Brunch | Pittsburgh Magazine

Enjoy brunch in The Garden Room, the National Aviary's new event space!

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New & Notable: The Garden Room | North Hills Monthly

The National Aviary recently celebrated the completion of The Garden Room, a new 9,000 sq. ft. event space that opens up to offer access to a beautiful patio and garden.

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New Garden Room at National Aviary opens with bird-safe glass | Construction Magazine

The new venue offers sweeping views of Allegheny Commons Park and the historic Rose Garden.

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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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