National Aviary

The National Aviary, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the only independent indoor nonprofit aviary in the United States. It is also the country's largest aviary, and the only one accorded honorary "National" status by the United States Congress.

National Aviary
The National Aviary front entrance.
40.4533°N 80.01°W / 40.4533; -80.01
SloganWorking to inspire respect for nature through an appreciation of birds.
Date opened1952; 1991 (went private)
LocationAllegheny Commons West
700 Arch Street Pittsburgh, PA, 15212 United States
No. of animals500+
No. of species150
Memberships"Association of Zoos and Aquariums". aza.org. AZA. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
Websitewww.aviary.org

The aviary is home to more than 500 birds representing more than 150 species, and is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

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