BRAND-NEW FOREST FUN: It’s lastly time to fulfill the brand new stinkin’ cute Striped Skunks (and assist title them!), and different woodland creatures this fall ONLY on the National Aviary
During the Aviary’s newest seasonal theme, Forests Presented by Peoples, end up wandering alongside tree-covered pathways, with cascading pumpkins round colourful picture alternatives for households and associates alike; partaking play areas for climbing on, and to cozy up in, and naturally, assembly new Animal Ambassadors.
(September 8, 2026, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania): Starting tomorrow, September 9, autumnal décor, new Seasonal Daily Activities together with Expert Talks, and different particular programming make for the last word solution to spend a crisp fall day on the National Aviary.
Peer into the forested habitat dwelling to the Northeast’s ONLY Harpy Eagle, whose talons are as large because the claws of one other woodland creature: a Grizzly Bear! “Fly” down The Charity Randall Foundation Eagle Hall to ‘meet’ Dariéna, the juvenile Harpy Eagle who simply turned a 12 months previous.
Get the chance to see two further, juvenile social media darlings throughout the Forested Wetlands Feeding, included with General Admission: a just lately rehabilitated Brown Pelican, and a rosy-hued Roseate Spoonbill!
“Hike” to the Tropical Rainforest and regale within the Tropical Rainforest Feeding, as a brand new Great Argus pairing strut by to get pleasure from a tasty, home-prepared meal.
And a number of NEW alternatives to fulfill Striped Skunk sisters await guests.
Meet one of many girls throughout Forest Friends: Expert Talk up shut whereas studying concerning the biodiversity present in forest ecosystems (enjoyable truth: you’ll additionally meet ANOTHER forest-dwelling species throughout the discuss!). Plus, uncover simple methods you may assist forests around the globe. To meet the opposite sister, add on a Skunk Painting Encounter the place you’ll get the chance to feed her.
“We are so excited for guests to have this opportunity to meet our newest Animal Ambassadors!” says Cathy Schlott, director of animal applications and experiences. “The National Aviary loves to talk about the symbiotic relationships between birds and other animals to highlight the importance of caring for our shared environments. That’s why we wanted to offer an opportunity included with General Admission AND an add-on option to get even closer!”
And after all, spherical one of many Skunk Naming Contest continues by way of midday EST on September 14. After all title options are reviewed by our Animal Care Team, six names (three units of two) can be chosen, and the National Aviary will host a paid voting interval beginning September 15 to find out the women’ official monikers, which can be introduced by early October. It can be $5 for five votes, and you may vote as many occasions as you need (with a $5 minimal).
EVERYONE who submits the profitable title(s) in Round One can be entered to win a complimentary, non-public Skunk Painting Encounter for 2 AND meet BOTH sisters! Visit aviary.org for all contest guidelines.
Guests can get nearer and maybe even nearer to extra surreal forest-dwelling species by buying add-on experiences. These embody hand-feeding Rainbow Lorikeets; taking a digital journey to nationwide parks across the globe on the brand new flight simulator program Birdly World; and attending the Aviary’s most immersive hen present thus far: Passport to Parks, offered by AAA Travel.
“Fall is such a fun and exciting time to visit the Aviary,” continues Cathy. “Not only do we have new daily programming, unique add-on opportunities, classes and workshops, and Interactive Play Spaces for kids; October marks the return of two signature animal-lover celebrations: International African Penguin Awareness Day and Owl-O-ween, that you won’t want to miss!”
For extra info on Daily Activities, the complete record of upcoming occasions, and the birds that reside on the National Aviary, go to aviary.org.
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About the National Aviary
The one and solely National Aviary has been positioned on Pittsburgh’s historic Northside since its founding in 1952. The National Aviary is dwelling to greater than 500 birds representing greater than 150 various species from around the globe; lots of them threatened or endangered within the wild. The National Aviary’s massive walk-through habitats create an intimate, up-close interplay between guests and free-flying birds, together with alternatives to hand-feed and to fulfill many species hardly ever present in zoos. For tickets and extra info, go to aviary.org.
The National Aviary’s fall season begins September 9. The National Aviary is open day by day from 10 am – 5 pm and CLOSED on Tuesdays within the fall and winter. For a full record of hours, together with holidays, go to aviary.org.