Zoos

National Aviary

Name: National Aviary
Address: 700 Arch St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, Pittsburgh, PA, US
Telephone: (412) 323-7235
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (7535 reviews)

📍 700 Arch St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

📞 (412) 323-7235

🌐 www.aviary.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5 PM

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About National Aviary

Bird zoo for encounters & kids' parties. Bird zoo with 500+ birds from 150+ species offers interactive encounters, feedings & party packages. Houses 500+ birds from 150+ species, making it a significant avian collection with diverse global representation. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,535 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Aviary
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Penguin, Owl, and Sloth Encounters; Live bird shows; Free-flight Passport to Parks show
Location: Allegheny Commons Park, Pittsburgh
Hours: 10am-5pm daily

💡 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
⭐Maintains a Peregrine FalconCam seasonal program and rotates exhibits around 'Nesting in Nature' seasonal themes throughout peak breeding seasons
⭐Maintains exceptionally high visitor satisfaction with a 4.7/5 rating across 7,535 reviews, with penguins being the most frequently mentioned exhibit (436 mentions)

💬 What Visitors Say

💡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.
💡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.
💡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.
💬While the aviary is smaller than some zoos, this actually makes it manageable for a complete visit in a few hours. Come with realistic expectations about size, but know that the intimate, close-proximity design compensates with a unique immersive experience.
🕐Visit during peak nesting season when seasonal daily activities rotate through the 'Nesting in Nature' theme, or check the Peregrine Falcon Cam season schedule for timely educational content that enhances your visit.