Sensory Friendly Time

Sensory Friendly Time

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Explore the National Aviary during Sensory Friendly Time, designed for those with sensory processing needs to make the most of their Aviary experience!

Upcoming Dates

Wed., January 15, February 12, and March 12 | 10 am – Noon
Wed., April 9 and May 14 | 1:30 – 3:30 pm

  • A sensory-friendly version of our NEW Live, Immersive Bird Show Presented By AAA Travel; coming Spring 2025!
    • During this show, lighting is consistent and volume is low making for a great viewing experience
  • Sensory Friendly Bags from KultureCity available at our Visitors Services Desk*
    • Bags feature headphones, fidget toys, and emotion cards
  • Interactive Play Spaces throughout the Aviary*
  • Designated headphone zones*

*These sensory-inclusive features are available ANY time you visit, not just during Sensory Friendly Time!

Call 412-323-7235 to register.

Sensory Bags from KultureCity, equipped with headphones, fidget toys, and other items, are available to borrow daily, and a helpful sensory guide to the sights, sounds, and climate of the National Aviary’s habitats can be viewed in advance.

Download and print our 2025 Sensory Guide here.

Click here to see our full list of Accessibility guidelines.

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Cathedral of Learning peregrine falcon pair lays first egg of season | Yahoo! News

Carla laid the egg on Sunday afternoon. She will likely lay at least three more.

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Cathedral of Learning peregrine falcon pair lays first egg of season | WPXI

The National Aviary says the peregrine falcons living high up on the side of the Cathedral of Learning have welcomed their first egg of the season.

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First Peregrine falcon egg laid atop Cathedral of Learning | Audacy

The first Peregrine falcon egg of the season has been laid atop the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning.

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Peregrine falcons nesting atop Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning lay first egg of the season | 90.5 WESA

Dedicated — perhaps eagle-eyed — viewers of the National Aviary’s peregrine falcon camera may have spotted the pair’s first egg of the season over the weekend.

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Cathedral of Learning peregrine falcons welcome 1st egg of the season | TribLive

The Cathedral of Learning’s feathered residents have welcomed a new addition to the nest.

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