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Don't miss the prairie bird room and free-flight areas where birds fly freely around you with no glass barriers—these immersive exhibits are what set the National Aviary apart from typical zoos. Get as close as a few feet to songbirds and other species.
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Plan to experience the animal feeding demonstrations and encounters offered daily 10am-5pm, including lorikeet feeding and bird feeding activities. These interactive experiences are highlights mentioned frequently by visitors and make the visit more memorable.
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The Bald Eagle exhibit is consistently highlighted as a must-see attraction worth the admission price alone. Allocate dedicated time to observe these enormous birds up close and appreciate their impressive talons, wings, and beaks.
About National Aviary
Bird zoo for encounters & kids' parties. Bird zoo with 500+ birds from 150+ species offers interactive encounters, feedings & party packages.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aviary
- Highlights
- Penguin, Owl, and Sloth Encounters; Live bird shows; Free-flight Passport to Parks show
- Location
- Allegheny Commons Park, Pittsburgh
- Hours
- 10am-5pm daily
What visitors say
★★★★★ (5/5) – A Critical Hit for Nature Lovers Our recent expedition to the National Aviary felt less like a normal outing and more like stepping into a living campaign setting. From the moment you enter, the place feels like an…
An amazing aviary that lets you get up close to birds from around the world. The prairie bird room was my favorite. You can observe the song birds without glass or nets between you and the birds will come to within feet of you. It…
If you want to look at unique birds from all across the world, this is the place. Not only do you get to see them but you get to truly be near them. Many birds are in their enclosures but just as many are also freely flying around you…
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Did You Know?
- Houses 500+ birds from 150+ species, making it a significant avian collection with diverse global representation
- Features free-flight bird habitats where visitors can observe birds flying freely around them without glass barriers in specific areas, creating an immersive interactive experience
- Offers specialized interactive encounters including Penguin Encounter, Owl Encounter, and Sloth Encounter with live feeding demonstrations and birdwatching kayak tours in partnership with L.L.Bean
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