Tag: penguin

Thurs., June 12 | 5:30 – 8 pm | 21+ | All Materials Included

Join Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas; MariasIdeas.com for a creative and colorful class in painting your own beautiful African Penguin! Meet an Animal Ambassador and add-on scrumptious bites and drink.

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African Penguin standing on a rocky shore looking directly up at the camera.

Sun., March 23  | 10:30 am – 4 pm | Included with General Admission

Waddle to the National Aviary as we celebrate all things penguin!

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African Penguin standing on a rocky shore looking directly up at the camera.

Sat., March 22 | 10:30 am – 4 pm | Included with General Admission

Waddle to the National Aviary as we celebrate all things penguin!

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Sat., March 22 | 9  – 10 am

National Aviary Members are welcomed to light refreshments and early access to Penguin-Palooza – before the Aviary is open to the general public!

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Holiday Happenings 2024

Sat., December 21 | 10 am – 2 pm | Included with General Admission

Get your wish list and cameras ready… Santa and his penguin helpers are coming to the National Aviary!

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Holiday Happenings 2024

Sat., December 14 | 10 am – 2 pm | Included with General Admission

Get your wish list and cameras ready… Santa and his penguin helpers are coming to the National Aviary!

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Holiday Happenings 2024

Sat., December 7 | 10 am – 2 pm | Included with General Admission

Get your wish list and cameras ready… Santa and his penguin helpers are coming to the National Aviary!

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Holiday Happenings 2024

Sat., November 30 | 10 am – 2 pm | Included with General Admission

Get your wish list and cameras ready… Santa and his penguin helpers are coming to the National Aviary!

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African Penguins in South Africa using artificial nest burrow

Nesting in Namibia The rapid decline of wild African Penguins and the National Aviary’s conservation work to help here in Pittsburgh and on the African continent they call home. Fewer…

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African Penguin standing on a rocky shore, with a beach in the background.

Sat., October 12 | 10:30 am – 4 pm | Included with General Admission

International African Penguin Awareness Day is a celebration of all things African Penguin – wear your best black and white outfit and join us as we try our own Penguin Waddle through the National Aviary.

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Thursday, May 2 | 5:30 – 8 pm | All Materials Included

Join Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas; MariasIdeas.com for a creative and colorful class in painting your own beautiful African Penguin! Meet an Animal Ambassador and add-on scrumptious bites and drink.

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The National Aviary's Penguin-Palooza

Sun., April 28  | 11 am – 3 pm | Included with Admission

Waddle to the National Aviary as we celebrate all things penguin!

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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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Autism Awareness Month: Autism Resources, Events, and More | Positively Pittsburgh

April is Autism Awareness Month. There are many resources in the Pittsburgh area for families and people with autism including the National Aviary's Sensory Friendly Time!

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