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National Aviary


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 49 attractions in Pittsburgh
Traveler Description: Amazing collection of more than 600 exotic and endangered birds from nearly every continent.
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Attraction type: Nature center, Other
Address: Allegheny Commons Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tel: 412-323-7235
Fax: 412-321-4364

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5 of 5 stars
ahmay   1 contribution
Pittsburgh, PA
Nov 14, 2009

My family is a member of the Natioal Aviary and we just love it. The outdoor flight show in the summer is my favorite. It's nice if you don't want to take up a whole day and want less crowds than say the zoo or science center. It's also great for real little ones and strollers and wheel chairs. Check... more

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5 of 5 stars
denverfargotulsa   54 contributions
Sterling, Virginia
Jul 16, 2009

Walking through the National Aviary is like walking through bird habitats across the globe. Africa, Asia, and South America. Water-walking flamingos and soaring pelicans are just a couple of the great features here. Visit the feeding, it is very interactive, because you get to hold the food, and the birds come to you! more

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5 of 5 stars
ral338   214 contributions
Jul 8, 2009

The variety of birds they have is quite impressive. The signage explaining about the species and it's characteristics (many are endangered) is well done. I spent several hours just wandering through. In several large rooms the birds roam free, you can just sit and watch what comes by. I also recommend the staff shows at feeding time and showing how... more

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5 of 5 stars
birdlady07   174 contributions
Merrillville, Indiana
May 23, 2009

The National Aviary is a wonderful place to see more than 200 species of birds under one roof. I particularly enjoyed feeding the lorikeets. I held my hand out with a small bowl of nectar and they flew down to eat. They have some long tongues and were very hungry. They are very colorful birds. The Vet Window show was... more

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4 of 5 stars
tanders   27 contributions
Rochester, NY
Apr 23, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

If this is the only aviary you ever get to visit then it is definitely worth it. There are two large areas where you can sit and observe the birds as they fly all around you. Be sure to take in a show or two, especially a feeding, as it helps round out the cost of admission. Having been to... more

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2 of 5 stars
molemann_services   4 contributions
Phoenixville, PA
Mar 10, 2009

First things first: I disliked entering through and paying in the giftshop. This may have only been because they were doing renovations and the other entrance was closed- I'm unsure. There certainly was a general "please donate, we need your money" overall vibe to the joint. When we got into the aviary, we first walked into the tropical room with... more

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5 of 5 stars
grandoisegroundhog   3 contributions
US
Jan 1, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We went on one of the days where they offer free admission, so the only real main downside was the fact that it was so crowded. However, they have a great variety of birds in beautiful settings, and so it's not only a nice experience to go but it's also a nice photograph opportunity. The only other downside besides the... more

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4 of 5 stars
C$hepard   36 contributions
Chicago, IL
Jul 10, 2007

Great fun for all ages from about 5 and up. Besides numerous walk-through indoor aviaries and glassed-in cages, the aviary provides hourly interactive demonstrations with different live species throughout the day that help to make an enjoyable 3-4 hours of fun for the entire family. Among the highlights: 1. Live Penguin interactive and discussion with "Elvis" the Penguin. Great for... more

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4 of 5 stars
BigBlue777   11 contributions
Utah
Aug 11, 2006
2
people found this review helpful

The National Aviary is a wonderful place for families. I thought that the aviary would be bigger than it actually is, but what they lack in size is made up for in variety. There are so many birds, including eagles, parrots, and turkeys, to delight everyone. You must, however, be on the watch in the free flying rooms for mischevious... more

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5 of 5 stars
mcgervey   37 contributions
West Virginia
May 11, 2006
6
people found this review helpful

First some accolades. The National Aviary, located in the history West Park area of Pittsburgh’s North Side, is the only independent, non-profit indoor aviary in the country. This is quite a feat, as in the 90s the city almost voted to shut it down due to budget crunches. A non-profit foundation formed to not only save the Aviary, but rejuvinate... more

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National Aviary Address

Allegheny Commons, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tel: 412-323-7235 Fax: 412-321-4364