National Aviary
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Allegheny Commons West Pittsburgh, PA
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15212 (412) 323-7235 |
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Located in West Park, one of the oldest parks in the City of Pittsburgh.
From the east via I-376 Take I-376 to Pittsburgh. Follow the signs for Three Rivers Stadium and I-279 North. Cross the Fort Duquesne bridge and take the Three Rivers Stadium exit to the left. At the stoplight, turn right onto Allegheny Avenue. At the second stoplight, turn right onto Western Avenue. At the third stoplight, turn left onto Arch Street.The Aviary is on your left. Parking is FREE
From the south via Rt. 51 Take Rt. 51 to the West End. Cross the West End bridge (Rt. 19). Remain in the right lane, and follow the signs for Western Avenue. Proceed through four traffic lights. At the fifth light, turn left onto Arch Street. The Aviary is on your left.
From the north via I-279
Take I-279 towards Pittsburgh. Take the East Street exit and turn right onto North Avenue. At the fifth light, turn left onto Arch Street. The Aviary is on your right.
From the airport via I-279
Take I-279 towards Pi ttsburgh. Follow the signs for Three Rivers Stadium and go through the Fort Pitt tunnels. Once you are on the FortPitt bridge, move immediately into the left lane. Take the I-279/Three Rivers Stadium exit onto the Fort Duquesne bridge. Take the T Three Rivers Stadium exit to the left. At the stoplight, turn right onto Allegheny Avenue. At the second stoplight, turn right onto Western Avenue. At the third stoplight, turn left onto Arch Street. The Aviary is on your left. From Butler/Etna/Sharpsburg via Rt. 28
Take Rt. 28 south towards Pittsburgh. Take the East Ohio Street exit. Take East Ohio through four lights. Turn right onto Cedar. At the next light, turn left onto North Street. At the third light, turn left onto Arch Street. The Aviaryis on your right.
From Sewickley via Rt. 65
Take Rt. 65 south towards Pittsburgh . Take the Three Rivers Stadium exit. At the second light, turn left onto Allegheny Avenue. At the next light turn right onto Western Avenue. At the third light, turn left onto Arch Street. The Aviary is on your left. |
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All year (except Christmas) from 9am – 5pm |
| Prices: |
Adults: $5
Seniors:$4
Children:$3.50
Members: Free |
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This critique last updated:
Feb 2008
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Official Description The National Aviary is America's only independent indoor nonprofit bird zoo. Located in historic North Side's West Park, the Aviary is home to 500 birds of more than 200 species. Many are threatened or endangered in the wild. Our natural and free-flight exhibits allow visitors an up-close view of the birdworld. From hummingbirds to Andean Condors, the birds represent nearly every continent, with a particular emphasis on rainforest and wetland habitats. The mission of the National Aviary is to work to inspire respect for nature through an appreciation of birds.
As an environmental organization composed of educators, conservationists, nd researchers, our goals are many. We aim to: provide high quality education programming for varied audiences; provide the highest quality family recreational experience that a zoological institution can offer; save endangered species by preserving natural habitats, continue endangered bird breeding programs and conduct meaningful avian research; engender in others a sincere appreciation of nature and a respect for natural law; and instill within the individuals we touch a wildlife conservation ethic that teaches our immense responsibility as stewards of the planet.
Visitor Reviews Review by Katherine Keith August 2005 I have been going to the Aviary for years. It is a charming place to spend an hour (or so) set in a lovely park. Plenty of on-site parking and a nice gift shop. This summer there are outdoor bird shows that are quit entertaining. Its a great outing with small children as it's not too big.
I especially love it in winter because it has two huge rooms full of birds and foliage (as well as other exhibits) offering a great escape from bad weather. My favorite are the Roseate Spoonbills!
Species List | Birdlist Updated November 1999 | | Bali Mynah | | Pink Pigeon | | Piping Plover | | Burnished-buff Tanager | | Chilean Tinamou | | Costa's Hummingbird | | Golden-headed Manakin | | Golden-hooded Tanage | | Golden-sided Euphonia | | Painted Bunting | | Red-legged Honeycreeper | | Swainson's Toucan | | Argentine Red Shoveler | | Bahama Pintail | | Black-headed Woodpecker | | Blue-grey Tanager | | Boat-billed Heron | | Crestd Quail Dove | | Cuban Tree Duck | | Giant Cowbird | | Greater Flamingo | | Green Honeycreeper | | Green-backed Heron | | Montezuma Oropendola | | Green Winged Macaw | | Hammerkop | | Hooded Merganser | | Inca Tern | | Palawan Peacock Pheasant | | Palm Tanager | | Red Bellied Macaw | | Red Rump Cacique | | Roseate Spoonbill | | Rosybill | | Ruddy Duck | | Scaly-naped Pigeon | | Scarlet Ibis | | Scarlet-rumped Tanager | | Snowy Egret | | Sunbittern | | Wattled Curassow | | White-bellied Caique | | White-tailed TrogonWood Duck | | Yellow-billed Cardinal | | Yellow-crowned Night Heron | | Chilean Tinamou | | Grey-winged Trumpeter | | Hawk-headed Parrot | | Saffron Finches | | Blue Dancins | | Golded-hooded Tanagers | | Red Catinga | | Black & White Seedeaters | | Green Parotlets | | Hermit Thrush | | Rose-breasted Grosbeak | | Rufous-sided Towhee | | Yellow Warbler | | Yellow-rumped Warbler | | American Avocet | | Black Parrot | | Black-naped Oriole | | Black-necked Stilt | | Blue-crowned Motmot | | Blue-faced Honeyeater | | Emerald Starling | | Fairy Bluebird | | Fan-tailed Whydah | | Fire-tufted Barbet | | Goldie's Lorikeets | | Great Argus Pheasant | | Green Imperial Pigeon | | Hottentot Teal Long-tailed | | Meadowlark | | Mandarin Duck | | Beautiful Fruit Dove | | Nicobar Pigeon | | Orange Bishop | | Peking Robin | | Pheasant Pigeon | | Pied Imperial Pigeon | | Red-faced Liocichla | | Red-vented Bulbul | | Red-whiskered Bulbul | | Renauld's Ground Cuckoo | | Scaly-naped Pigeon | | Speckled Mousbird | | Sudan Golden Sparrow | | Superb Starling | | Taveta Golden Weaver | | Victoria Crowned Pigeon | | Yellow-throated Laughingthrush | | Pink Pigeon | | Straw-headed Bulbul | | Black-naped Fruit Dove | | Blue Crowned Hanging Parrot | | Crested Wood Partridge | | Gaudy Barbet | | Hooded Pitta | | Long-tailed Broadbill | | Pink-necked Fruit Dove | | Pied Imperial Pigeon | | Female Fairy Blue Bird | | Moluccan Cockatoo | | Pygmy Falcon | | Amethyst Starling | | Black-headed Gonolek | | Cape Thick-knee Magpie Shrike | | Princess Parrot | | Red-throated Bee-eater | | Grey Parrot | | American Crow | | Hyacinth Macaw | | Military Macaw | | Yellow-naped Amazon | | American Bald Eagle | | Red Crowned Crane | | Andean Condor | | Common Peafowl | | Demoiselle Crane | | King Vulture | | Martial Eagle | | Ring-necked Pheasant | | Ruffed Grouse | | Wild Turkey |
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