National Aviary Reviews

What a great place for fowl and folk! Great collection of birds and fun interaction feeding the Lorakeets!

So happy they let the sloth be free he looks so happy . I hope to see more sloths in the mini jungle. We always have a great experience here and the staff is extremely knowledgeable.

Many different birds, facility designed so you can see them reasonably up close, knowledgeable staff

So cool! Tons of beautiful birds! Very relaxing. Sit on a bench and watch or play a game of "look here- look there -wow did you see that one" I'll def return.

Beautiful Aviary with opportunities to feed certain birds and learn through hands on lectures and activities. Done choosy a few dollars more but it's with it!

I like animals, so I enjoyed our visit last week. I learned a lot about the birds. I was also surprised about them having bats and sloths, but they have these mammals because they get grants to take care of them. The downside is cost. If you want to feed the birds or have your own personal experience with you, you must pay an expensive fee. But it's understandable. They need the money to take care of the birds and conserve endangered species.

I loved coming here the staff was so nice and the birds look happy

Unlike a typical zoo, the Aviary provides an immersive experience where one can walk among throngs of birds flying freely within their respective habitats. At any time, a starling or a macaw will whiz by. At prescribed times, children can stand in the middle of the enclosure with a handful of meal worms and have the birds fly down and feed out of hand. At the same time, we watched a pheasant dance for its mate. Truly an enchanting experience.

I love the National Aviary. I take my kids there every Sunday.

This place is a must visit, if you in pittsburgh area. Staff here are friendly and very informative...

The National Aviary is one of my favorite places to go. I have visited this bird zoo many times, including for general admission and for special animal encounters. If you do not mind spending the extra money, I encourage you to purchase the animals encounters for a personalized, up-close experience. Over the years, I have bought the armadillo encounter for $40 per person (yes, I know, not a bird, as they have some non-birds there), the sloth encounter for $99 per person, and a customized 3-hour VIP tour for $150 per person.

I went for "Penguins & Pajamas", it was so cool. I'm not sure if there is a lot to do during regular hours, but this was great for kids!

If you have never gone there you should. I just wish they would expand some. Also, make sure your children are old enough to behave and appreciate such an environment.

Summer camp for my granddaughter was a wonderful experience

Remolding too expensive, soar presentation was good.

What a fantastic Experience! A great place to learn about so many different birds and other creatures

Very nice facility doing some great education of birds and wild life. The displays were interesting and fun to watch the birds. We were truly there to experience the sloths and she did not disappoint. The sloth encounter was well run and very educational. It was amazing to be able to interact with the special creatures. If you have a sloth lover in the family definitely plan a trip to the aviary!

Wonderful to experience a variety of birds from very small to very large, nice habitats although it was slightly difficult to see in some

Wonderful place to spend a couple of hours or a day. Lots of fun for kids and adults alike.

I LOVE the aviary! I always learn new things about the birds each time I go. So many great pictures and memories to have here!

I'm sharing the secret.. the night in the tropics is the greatest! One of the best evenings of the summer

The aviary is a wonderful place to visit. Many different species of birds. The penguins are fun to watch. Valentino, one of the sloths, was especially cute.

I've visited 5 times and it's always a blast. Most recently, I enjoyed a Flamingo encounter with my younger cousin. We learned tons and had so much fun. There are lots of spots for fun family photos and selfies. The staff are all friendly and passionate. They're eager to answer questions, help make your visit the best it can be, and spread the love for birds!

I really enjoyed seeing the variety of birds at the National Aviary. The employees were very friendly and knowledgeable. Some birds walk around very close to you, which was fun. I definitely saw some birds that I never knew existed. The penguins were very cute. My favorite exhibit was the wetlands with flamingos!

So much fun! Feed the lorakeets, crawl around and look at the penguins, and even hold a butterfly.

A little pricey for all you see, but was prettt cool.

Fun place to visit in pittsburgh. There are a lot of amazing birds and you can get very close to many of them

Well done!!! A great destination for everyone. The largest aviary in the US. Fantastic, up close viewing of many species. Thank you to the employees.

This a very cool and fun experience for our family. There was a lot of interactive things to do and our daughter loved the bird feeding.

We love the Aviary. Such a great, interactive place.

I felt it's overpriced for the amount of exhibits. It's not value for money 15$ per adult with parking 5$. We covered the place in less than an hour. Penguins were not there due to maintenance. Hope this is my last visit.

My daughter (5yo) and I love this place. The family membership is perfect for our split family and only cost $100. I know that may seem like a lot but admission today for the two of us was going to be $33. We received a free sloth plushie for signing up and that was worth $25 alone. With a membership you also get free parking (which is $5 otherwise). The parking lot is small, but the aviary itself is surrounded by streets with parking. The staff is always friendly and willing to answer any and all questions growing minds come up with. If you have a few hours and want something different to do check this place out.

Interesting to visit. There are some activities which we can be involved in.

The Aviary is one of my favorite places in PGH. A must do for anyone who likes birds & cares about preserving their habitats. Nothing else like it in the country!

The flight shows/feedings are fun and educational for both adults and kids. Love the variety of exhibits- and many new bird species living here since my last visit a year ago. The one disappointment was not having a view of the sloth- he is now in the trees of the tropical rainforest. The Aviary's two younger sloths aren't on the public exhibit- only seen via private tour as I understand it.

Recent improvements to the tropical forest area weren't quite complete on a recent visit 9/15/18 - new video identification kiosks for the birds/plants in this room weren't working, which apparently replaces signs formerly in this room. Took away from the experience somewhat, though staff were there and very helpful. Some other signage needs to be updated, and the video naming/describing all the Aviary penguins needs to be shown again!

There's a gift shop at the entrance, and a cafe' area with good food/beverage choices. West Park, adjacent to the Aviary, is also very nice.

It was a great learning experience for my daughter! She really loved the show! I just wish there was more to do and see.

Wonderful mission, nice exhibits, knowledgeable and friendly staff, but WAY overpriced. Should have just visited the Pittsburgh Zoo.

These people truly care about the birds they keep and are willing to educate you every step of the way. The staff is extremely friendly and the atmosphere is immaculate.

Each habitat is has a great variety of birds and is accurate to their real surroundings. There is an equal representation of species in each section.

We paid the extra few dollars to see the sloth presentation and got more than we expected. The incredible trained birds that are part of the story made for a great experience!

Bring a small pair of binoculars (or buy some at the entrance for $8) and/or bring a long lens. You will find hidden birds among your surroundings. No

I would recommend a particular wing (no pun intended) but they're all great. A must-see for anyone.

An amazing assortment of birds all in one place. Impressed that the cafe was extremely reasonable as well.

Great experience. The employees are friendly and informative. The displays are outstanding.

I love taking my daughter there and seeing all the birds. Great learning experience that they offer you can feed some birds for a fee and meet others upclose. The rooms are sealed off but the exhibits themself are open and the birds are free to roam and fly within the rooms.

Fun & quick, but a bit pricey. The volunteers are awesome and knowledgeable. The staff are amazing, and approachable.

Super fun and enjoyable. Lots of birds. And some sloths.

Loved it! Staff was friendly and helpful. We loved making our birdfeeders!

Lots of construction going on and smells terrible, but is a fun time. Good luck with parking.

A true way to enjoy your day. The place gives you the opportunity to interact with birds of all kinds. They provide trainers with upclose look at certain types of birds with an educational lecture. Great for photography and relaxation. If visiting Pittsburgh, most to do on list of things to do and see.

Don't waste your time or the ridiculous prices to get into this smelly building. Stay outside in the park area and watch the birds in true nature, not those stupid cages indoors.

The Bald Eagle was impressive made me want to salute it, almost did!!

One of my favorite places to go. You actually get to be amongst the birds (they aren't just behind glass)! It was so relaxing I've day to take a book and just sit reading in the grasslands exhibit. The shows are a blast for adults and kids alike and are constantly refreshed. Perfect for a short outing with the family.

Informative place to teach children. Fun atmosphere.

If you're in the area this place is a must to visit. When approaching the building we were greeted by a trainer and their Macaw. The trainer was extremely nice and knowledgeable and the bird was incredibly beautiful. Once we went in we got our admission tickets and were presented with the events happening. The events were very reasonably priced (average was $5). We picked the Amazon one since it was in about 10 minutes. The show was great and well worth the money. The rest of the exhibit was filled with great scenery and birds that seemed to be very happy and properly cared for. All of the staff was extremely nice and always willing to help and answer any questions. We even randomly got treated to a owl presentation that was free. It felt like something was always going on at the Aviary and all of the merchandise was very nicely priced. I'd recommend to anyone. Keep up the great work guys.

This place is truly amazing. We had a wonderful time seeing some birds I have never seen anywhere before. The staff are all very happy, helpful and abundant at all exhibits to answer any questions you may have. Their happiness says alot about what a wonderful place this is.
Feed the toucan for $5 is well worth it!

Wonderful experience! So many different Bird species in a not too large, area. You can get really close to a lot of the birds with the open walk through exhibits. The outdoor area for the penguins was wonderful. They swim right over and interact with you. There are very knowledgeable employees everywhere to teach you about the birds. There's a small cafe with a decent snack selection, which is great to sit down and wait until feeding times. Paying a few extra dollars to feed the birds is totally worth it.

My 2 year old loved it here! We wanted a little warmer alternative to going to the zoo in the winter and this was a great choice! So many amazing sites to see. The birds are absolutely beautiful, and lots of little things for kids to do.

Great experience for kids under 10 (and their dad)! Place was small, but easily worth the visit and cost. Feeding the birds was a real hit, and so was Wookie the two toed sloth!

Overall is it a bit small, admission is reasonable but I wish it were larger. Definitely worth checking out

What a phenominal experience my girlfriend and I had here. The exhibit was so much fun, the staff were very kind, and overall learned a lot of cool facts about the species here. We tried the tucan and parakeet feeding sessions and it was a moment we will never forget. The birds are so funny and wonderful. This place is filled with a lot of love, passion, and care. They have separate sections for the birds and a gift shop/food court accessible to friends and families. I hope to visit again one day. If you have never visited before, I highly recommend it!

Less than an hour until closing and they charged the same entry fee. Come in, half off! I really wanted to go.

Loved it! Spectacular experience. Must go, you won't be disappointed.

It was a nice place, very clean but I wish it was bigger and had more birds to look at.

Attended a Holiday party after hours. Great staff and was very cool to hang out with the birds(esp. the Penguins)

Fantastic varieties of birds S. African penguin live feeding.

Very nice place. I did think the admission was high for the size.

I love this hidden gem! It isn't packed, even on the weekends. The birds are so beautiful. It's a definite must see if you're in Pittsburgh

Pretty good, lots of birds. Definitely go if you or your loved ones are at all interested in birds. Minus one star for maybe being a little inhumane (in-bird-ane?) but otherwise, top-notch bird experience.

Finally made it! Though much smaller than anticipated we actually saw birds we had never before seen and truly enjoyed. We also purchased the Amazon show and loved how close we could get to the birds! Staff was all friendly and it was easy to navigate. We will return for certain!