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Added by Jopie, at 09 May 2017
Opening Hours
- Monday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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14 Reviews
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23 December 2017
Kids love this place. If your in Pittsburgh and don't have a ton of time to do stuff you can go through everything in about 45min here. Been here multiple times. Christmas time there is great kids see can get pictures with Santa and a penguin.
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23 December 2017
We thoroughly enjoyed the variety of birds here. It's not a large space, so we were not exhausted after spending the day. You can't get any closer to the birds than here. The staff did terrific presentations, you can watch feedings, and even participate. Well worth attending!
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04 December 2017
This charming museum and aviary has birds galore even live penguin. We have gone there with our granddaughter VERONICA whenever we visit her in Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania. It is such a kid friendly place that she had her birthday party there. It was held in a heated tentlike area with tables and chairs.We provided our own food and refreshments which are also available in the large museum snack bar. A speaker came with some friendly parrots to talk to our group about birds and the aviary. The kids could individually meet the birds(parrots and a penguin) who were tame. After the celebration,we all toured the museum and aviary. There were guides at the exhibits. Everything was very visible and accessible. I used a museum provided wheelchair. The bathrooms and doors were easy to use. The bookstore was a bit tight but usable. You can pay cash,checks or credit cards for the admission The parking is free. The Aviary is in downtown Pittsburgh,Pa. It is near the streets and highways.
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19 November 2017
My kids loved this place!! We watched the "bird brains" show and it was very entertaining and informative. The owls flew right over me and my son's heads and they were ecstatic!! My eldest son didn't care for the idea of going; however, shortly realize he was wrong. We were able to feed the Lorikeets. To see the smiles on my sons faces when there were several birds hopping around their arms and feeding out of their hands was priceless!! It is well priced and great to do with any aged kid. The staff are very friendly and informative. They have a lot of knowledge when asking about any of the birds seen. I will definitively be back!
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26 October 2017
My granddaughter had her 3 yr birthday party here It is handicap and kid friendly. Good staff, clean,has a good quick food area. Nice but crowded gift shop. The Aviary has nice living exhibits of birds- especially penguin. Knowledge guides. Memberships available. Good parking. A great place to spend a few hrs.
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26 October 2017
After a year and a half I finally made it to the Aviary this past Sunday. If you are interested in a great time and love birds you will be totally impressed as I was. Some of the largest birds I have ever seen were part of the exhibits. Everything was indoors which freaked me out as I'm from Florida and everything is outside! The Atria Cafe had gluten free offerings along with other tasty selections. .All in all I would say if you have never been there GO!
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13 October 2017
Just loved it!! I got to meet Valentino the sloth and spent 30 minutes feeding and petting him! The tour guides were very informative and answered all of my many questions about him. The price to have an encounter like this is well worth it! I can't wait to do it again!! After meeting him, we wandered the grounds and saw Wookie their other sloth, bald eagles, bats, flamingos, peacocks, and so many other beautiful birds!! This place is just another example of what a great city Pittsburgh is!! Will definitely be back!
**Also, it was very wheelchair accessible. I had no problems navigating the grounds and could see everything pretty clearly.response / report this review -
23 September 2017
The general admission allows you to walk through the Aviary. You will have opportunities to interact with some birds in open spaces (please don't pet), while some are behind glass (the eagles have outdoor cages that have a glass wall, for example) or in cages. There was a free duck feeding when I was there. They also will bring out birds for an hour or so interaction time by the Penguins area. There are also special events you can pay to experience (feeding certain species, etc) that cost a little extra but give a personal experience with a birds. The staff is very friendly, looking for people who want to talk then sharing tidbits of info. It is a relaxing, enjoyable place.
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07 August 2017
My 3yo has always loved going to the Aviary, especially to see her favorite animal, the penguin! The facility is small enough for a nice short visit to see the penguins or to enjoy for a couple hours walking around to see all the animals, read everything and attending feedings. With our membership, we get free convenient parking in their lot and awesome reciprocal membership to other zoos, aquariums and gardens!!! The only thing I don't like the extra cost for additional activities, but I guess they have to pay the bills.
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02 June 2017
Great place to take kids, even if they are young. Just watching the birds especially the Eagles are very fascinating. The penguin enclosure was closed but they still had one penguin for one show. It was good. The birds could walk right to you in few enclosures which is very good. Parking lot is right behind the place. Plenty of paid street parking available as well. There is a nice place to eat within the aviary. Sandwiches are good.
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23 May 2017
I went with my son, my brother and his wife for Mothers Day Brunch! This was such a wonderful day. The birds are so so pretty and interesting as well as the penguins. The Condor exhibit looked like Jurassic Park! Awesome day!
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21 May 2017
Fantastic for kids, very reasonably priced and admission cost is well worth it. Great to explore, very helpful and informative staff, very immersive. Kids (and adults) can participate in feedings, talk to naturalists, and experience up close birds they may never see anywhere else. Only issue, and it is very small, but there is very limited parking.
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17 May 2017
We had a great time with our toddler grandson! We explored seven, climate-specific "rooms" that featured exotic birds both up close and from a comfortable distance. We watched and participated in a handful of feedings that thrilled him. Took in a live "inflight" exhibition that included a dozen or so birds, from tiny burrowing owls, to falcons, eagles, and macaws. He really enjoyed leading us through the Aviary's winding paths and boardwalks. We kept coming back to the nursery to watch through the window as an egg in an incubator showed signs of life and the furry baby eagle owls stumbled blindly in their nest. I give this place 5 stars in spite of my warning not to eat at the cafe. There are plenty of other eateries nearby.
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16 May 2017
The National Aviary has some very interesting species of birds and is a great educational experience for children and adults. The area is somewhat limited, so I would recommend taking your time at each exhibit, enjoying and watching the different birds, and reading the information provided at each place. Parking at the aviary can be an issue on weekends or other busy days. There is a small parking lot in the back and street parking, which can both be very limited or completely unavailable. Overall, for the admission price it is a pleasant and educational place to visit that I would recommend to everyone. Just be sure to take your time, ask questions, and read the information at each exhibit.
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