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10 October events for Pittsburgh kids looking for excitement | Kidsburgh

Owl-O-Ween at the National Aviary: Who-o-o’s looking for fun? This owl-themed Halloween party offers a full day of activities.

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63 kid-friendly fall events in Pittsburgh and beyond | Kidsburgh

Visit the National Aviary for events like Owl-O-Ween, International African Penguin Awareness Day, and more.

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5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 16-18 | TribLIVE

At an Oktoberfest Brunch at the National Aviary, German cuisine will be prepared by Chef Josef Karst of Atria’s Specialty Catering.

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National Aviary’s Andean Condor chick gets new name, fledges the nest | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

It was a big day for the National Aviary's Andean Condor chick. The aviary revealed her name, and she fledged the nest for the first time.

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Newly Named Andean Condor Chick Makes Her Big Debut at the National Aviary | ZooBorns

The chick, one of only three Andean Condors to hatch in North American zoos in the last year, was named by generous friends of the National Aviary. Today, she fledged the nest for the first time.

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Newly Named Andean Condor Chick Makes Her Big Debut at the National Aviary | National Aviary News

The chick, one of only three Andean Condors to hatch in North American zoos in the last year, was named by generous friends of the National Aviary. Today, she fledged the nest for the first time.

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Just in Time for Fall, Forests Theme Returns to the National Aviary | National Aviary News

Popular seasonal theme centers on forest habitats, species and conservation through new play spaces and engaging daily activities, plus promotions for visitors throughout September

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Vivien the two-toed sloth celebrates 5th birthday at National Aviary with special treats | WPXI - NBC Pittsburgh

There was no hesitation from one sloth Thursday when National Aviary staff presented her with a birthday cake made of all her favorite treats.

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National Aviary celebrates the birthdays of their sloths, Vivian and Wookie | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

Have you ever been to a sloth's birthday party? Well, for some lucky visitors of the National Aviary, they got to be a part of just that!

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National Aviary celebrates sloth birthdays | KDKA - CBS Pittsburgh

Two of the National Aviary's sloths celebrated birthdays recently and they were full of cake, cards, and more!

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You are cordially invited to a sloth birthday party at the National Aviary | Pittsburgh City Paper

The National Aviary in the North Side will host a birthday celebration for its resident sloths Wookiee and Vivien.

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Never-before-seen colorful bird hybrid surprises scientists | National Geographic

Eager to find out the identity of the bird, Gosser reached out to Bob Mullvihill, an ornithologist at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh.

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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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