The National Aviary is open daily from
10 am – 5 pm.
General Admission Pricing:
Adults: $19.95
Guests ages 60+: $17.95
Children (ages 2-12): $16.95
Children under 2: Free
Members: Free
Reserve General Admission TicketsTurn your summer into a Buzz of Color by spending it on the North Side! Bring your National Aviary receipt to the Carnegie Science Center and get 15%* off in the Gift Shop! OR bring your Science Center receipt to the Aviary and get a 15%* off in the Gift Shop! Runs June 1 – Sept., 4. Proof of General Admission ticket purchase required to receive Gift Shop discount.
*15% off of $30 purchase.
It’s encouraged to reserve tickets before your visit. Check our Directions & Parking page to help plan your trip!
Parking in the National Aviary parking lot is available on a first-come, first-served basis for a $5 flat rate. Please note: the Aviary parking lot closes nightly at 5 pm.
Visiting with your Adult Group?
Email education.programs@aviary.org
Add-On Fun!
Tickets for add-on opportunities may be purchased onsite at our Visitor Services Desk or online when buying your General Admission tickets.
SkyDeck, presented by the Pittsburgh International Airport: Lightning-fast Lanner Falcons swoop overhead, demonstrating their agility and impressive speed, while sleek Black Kites soar through the sky, and Hooded Vultures take flight from the rooftop and glide on air currents. NEW THIS YEAR: A Eurasian Eagle-Owl appearance!
Price: $4 for Members; $5 for Non-Members
Times: Noon & 3 pm | Daily
Shows on SkyDeck are weather-dependent. Attendees must be 6 years of age or older.
National Aviary Members receive $1 off of each ticket.
Habitat Heroes, presented by AAA Travel: Watch in awe as majestic birds, like a Bald Eagle and Eurasian Eagle-Owl, demonstrate their superpower adaptations! Learn extraordinary facts as birds soar over the audience and discover how you can be a Habitat Hero, too.
Price: $4 for Members; $5 for Non-Members
Times: 11 am & 2 pm | Daily
National Aviary Members and AAA Travel Members receive $1 off of each ticket.
Rainbow Lorikeet Feeding: Show-stopping plumage isn’t the only incredible thing about Rainbow Lorikeets: these small parrots are incredibly intelligent! Enter their habitat and hold out a cup of sweet nectar in your hands – these inquisitive birds will land gently on your arms, giving you a chance to see their interesting adaptations up close.
Price: $3 per person
Times: 10:30 am, 12, 2:30, 4 pm.
Fly on Birdly®! It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s YOU! Let your imagination soar on Birdly® Presented by Vitro Architectural Glass. This full-body virtual reality experience puts you in control as you flap, swerve, swoop, and glide. Choose from a number of dynamic flight environments, from crowded cityscapes to a beautiful meadow, and beyond!
Price: $3 per person
Times: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm in 10-minute increments
Please note:
- Birdly’s weight capacity is 395 lbs.
- Riders must have a 48″ wingspan to safely fly.
- Please avoid flight if you have a pacemaker, experience seizures, have limited mobility, or have any medical condition that could pose a risk to your health.
Become a Member of the National Aviary and enjoy FREE admission for a year, and many other benefits! Members should still reserve tickets before visiting!
Become a MemberA note to our guests: To schedule your visit using group discounts, previously held free passes or vouchers, complimentary admission for Carnegie Mellon University students and partner organizations, or reciprocal admission for members of other zoos, aquariums, and gardens, please contact info@aviary.org.