National Aviary, Pittsburgh: Photos, Reviews & Location

Bird zoo with 500+ birds from 150+ species offers interactive encounters, feedings & party packages.

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#20 of 36 Tourist attractions in Pittsburgh #1 of 5 Non-profit organizations in Pittsburgh

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

1.5 km from the center of Pittsburgh

Rating breakdown

5 ★79%
4 ★16%
3 ★4%
2 ★1%
1 ★1%

700 Arch St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

aviary.org

(412) 323-7235

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Quick facts

What is the rating of National Aviary?: National Aviary is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 6,074 reviews.
How does National Aviary rank in Pittsburgh?: National Aviary is #20 of 36 Tourist attractions in Pittsburgh by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is National Aviary located?: 700 Arch St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 — 1.5 km from the center of Pittsburgh.
How can I contact National Aviary?: Phone: (412) 323-7235 · Website: aviary.org

Reviews (8)

Victoria Screnock 2024 Jan 08

Absolutely love this place. This is heaven for bird lovers old and young. I could personally stay here all day just watching the birds in their “natural habitat”. They do a good job letting the birds live in peace but also provide a hands on educational experience. I definitely recommend going to the show too. Nothing like having a bird soar over your head! There’s also a sloth!!

Miranda Pisino 2024 Jan 07

We have a family membership and go at least 2-3 times a month, sometimes more. It’s our favorite place to be and we know dozens of birds by name. Our favorites are Benito and Sephera (the hyacinth macaws), Rizzo (Double 00 flamingo) , and Mango and Tango (the toucans) The staff and volunteers are great and always ready to answer questions. I highly recommend checking out the rooftop bird show in the summer. It’s awesome

Yvette R 2024 Jan 07

My fiancé and I visited the aviary during a weekend trip to Pittsburgh. We loved it! I loved how you can be right next to the birds; so cool having these beautiful creatures walking right next to you. We really loved the penguins exhibit.

Jordan Page 2024 Jan 03

In many areas, the birds roam free along side you, which is a unique experience. This teaches you to respect the birds, and understand their habitat. There was a very thorough diversity of birds, and it felt like a safe home for them. There's also some very large bats, which was spooky in good way.

Eric Carroll 2023 Dec 24

What a great adventure! It's a fun and educational way to spend an afternoon.

It's neat to see such a variety of birds and their personalities up super close and personal.

This was fun for the adults & kids alike, & sparked lots of insightful conversations.

The kids had fun in the flight simulator too!

Brandon Forsythe 2023 Dec 08

We absolutely loved visiting this place. We rook our 9 year old for his birthday and attended the penguin encounter program he enjoyed. We got to watch multiple feeding sessions with the birds. Staff in the areas were very friendly and knowledgeable on just about all the birds. Strongly recommend visiting sometime.

Patti Miller 2023 Nov 25

Lovely aviary. Enjoyed walking through the exhibits repeatedly which allows you to see them feeding the birds which brings them closer to you. Did the extra exhibit with the owl which was cool. The cafeteria area was very nice with additional areas to sit and eat. The only problem I had was that I missed an exibit with the birds flying because the owl person didn't know we were also doing that exhibit and we didn't know we had to mention it. Not a big deal but something to keep in mind. They kindly gave us a refund. The employees are very friendly and helpful.

Jasmine 2023 Oct 03

Whether you like birds or not, it's an absolute must visit in Pittsburgh. Mondays are free entry and free parking! I didn't know that till I got there! Got to watch the feeding of penquins, which was so much fun despite the awful fish smell. All the birds are very well looked after, and I love that they replicated their natural habitat very well. It's not very big but overall I enjoyed learning and watching the birds.

TIP: Don't buy tickets online. They are cheaper at the counter. Parking is a complimentary $5 fee but free for members. The lot is pretty small, so best to visit weekdays where they are fewer folks.