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Wrap up summer with a tropical getaway close to home at the National Aviary—and online! | Pittsburgh Parent Magazine

Make the most of the last weeks of summer with new immersive experiences at the National Aviary!

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Pittsburgh sloth celebrates 3rd birthday with socially distanced party at National Aviary | WPXI - NBC Pittsburgh

Vivien, a two-toed sloth who calls The National Aviary home, celebrated her third birthday with a party fit for a queen.

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You can celebrate sloth birthdays with 30-percent discount on encounter at National Aviary | Penn Live - Patriot News

The National Aviary in Pittsburgh recently held birthday parties for two of its sloths - Vivien turned 3 and Wookiee turned 20.

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Rare Cardinal With Blue Feathers Spotted On Pennsylvania Wildlife Camera | CBS Pittsburgh

KDKA: An incredible sight was recently captured on a Pennsylvania wildlife camera.

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A Pittsburgh disability advocate shares her list of access wins and losses | ADA Pittsburgh

ADA Pittsburgh: A Pittsburgh disability advocate shares her list of access wins and losses.

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National Aviary kicks off winter season with new talks, experiences during ‘Rainforest Retreat’ | WPXI

The National Aviary’s winter season is bringing a “Rainforest Retreat” feature for guests to enjoy. The Rainforest Retreat experience includes daily talks and new activities. Tropical, woodland and coastal birds will be featured.

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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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