…during Coastal Getaway, the National Aviary’s seasonal theme. Step into a world of vibrant colors, tropical species, and breezy coastal décor. Enjoy a day filled with dynamic daily activities, engaging play spaces, and immersive habitats filled with birds from all over the world.
Get Tickets!From coast to coast, this immersive live theater show Presented by AAA Travel will take you on an avian adventure unlike any other. Travel to the warm rainforest climate of a macaw, soar across Pittsburgh like a Bald Eagle, and learn about the amazing adaptions that help our feathered friends thrive.
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The National Aviary is dedicated to protecting Critically Endangered and threatened species. Serving as the leader of the Association of Zoo and Aquariums (AZA): Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE) program for African Penguins, the Aviary is vital in safeguarding the future of their species. The National Aviary also actively contributes to the conservation of Andean Condors by participating in the AZA’s Species Survival Plan® for these majestic birds and collaborating with conservation partners in Ecuador. Through these initiatives and many others, the National Aviary remains steadfast in protecting and preserving endangered wildlife.
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Penguin pair Patrick (female) and Owen hatched two African Penguin chicks in November at the National Aviary. The duo marks an additional spark of hope for a species that is increasingly experiencing population declines in the wild. The National Aviary’s expert animal care team has been observing the family’s feeding, brooding, and preening behaviors, and can see that these chicks are thriving and developing quickly!
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The Eastern Loggerhead Shrike is one of Canada’s most endangered songbirds. With fewer than 25 breeding pairs left in Ontario, Canada, this unique subspecies — named for its disproportionately large — or “logger” — head, is in dire need of support. One of the ways in which zoos like the National Aviary can offer such help is by working tirelessly behind-the-scenes to help ensure an increase of healthy populations for a variety of threatened bird species, including the shrike.
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When our youngest African Penguin, Pierogi, was diagnosed with an injury, the dedicated staff at the National Aviary worked tirelessly to provide innovative care. They did the same for our most senior colony member, Stanley.
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Researchers with the National Aviary and Project Principalis released multiple lines of evidence pointing to the survival of the iconic Ivory-billed Woodpecker in Louisiana.
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The National Aviary is leading the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Saving Animals From Extinction: SAFE program for African Penguins with help from independent Senior Conservation Scientist, Dr. Patty McGill.
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After more than 30 years of being listed as Extinct in the Wild, Guam Rails are now considered Critically Endangered. The National Aviary raised more Guam Rails than any other North American zoo, and some of those rails from Pittsburgh are now thriving on islands near Guam!
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When thousands of flamingo chicks were abandoned due to drought in South Africa, one National Aviary staff member, Teri Grendzinski, made the journey to help. Her work to hand-raise chicks gave them a chance at survival.
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The National Aviary works to inspire respect for nature through an appreciation of birds.
