The National Aviary is America's only nationally-designated indoor bird zoo. Located in West Park on Pittsburgh's historic North Side, the National Aviary's large walk-through exhibits create an experience unlike any other - an intimate, up-close interaction between visitors and free-flying birds. The Aviary brings guests face-to-face with wildlife in a setting that allows visitors to take in the amazing beauty of birds and watch as they eat, bathe, fly and play - with opportunities to hand-feed! Become immersed in the music of songbirds, marvel at the nobility of eagles and condors, and be amazed at the antics of penguins, parrots, pelicans and more!

General Information

• Open daily, year-round (except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day) 10am - 5pm and summer hours 9am 5pm
• Conveniently located directly across the river from downtown Pittsburgh
• Indoor exhibits - one floor, accessible and stroller-friendly
• Daily activities include free-flight bird shows, hands-on interactive feedings, "Meet a Patient" bird hospital, a rainstorm in the Wetlands, a wildlife walk and more!
• Visit the National Aviary gift shop and take home a souvenir from your adventure
• Complimentary motorcoach parking available on Arch Street
• The National Aviary is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

 What's Hatching?!?! 

• Be brushed by the wings of a Eurasian Eagle Owl, Blue-fronted Amazon, Hooded Vulture and more at the FliteZone interactive bird show!
• Visitors have the opportunity to hand feed nectar to a flock of Rainbow Lorikeets at Lories & Friends!
• Coming in 2010: The National Aviary will refeather its nest with plans to renovate and build an Immersion Theater to house high-flying, high-tech bird shows, including an open-air rooftop theater!
• Penguin Point is now open!  The 2,300 square-feet exhibit houses 11 very animated African Penguins.  Penguin Point is a $1.8 million state-of-the-art exhibit featuring a Kids' ViewTube - a tunnel into which children can crawl to get up-close views of the penguins' underwater antics, as well as their rocky nesting grounds.  

Group Programming

Breakfast with the Birds and Lunch on the Fly
Enjoy a light continental breakfast or gourmet boxed lunch with our trainers and meet some of the most unique birds in our collection. Following your meal, embark on a guided tour of the Aviary.

• Guided or self-guided tours also available
• Education classes for school groups, preschool-grade 12 and adults
• Scouts can earn badges
• Groups must consist of 15+ guests to receive group rates
• One complimentary driver and group leader per 20 paid admissions
• Reservations required 3 weeks in advance

Photos by Dan Klein (Eurasian Eagle Owl) and Andy Kemerer (Golden-breasted Starling)