Welcome to the Adopt-A-Bird Program!

We’ve made some changes and updated our program to better suit our generous supporters. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Adopt-A-Bird Coordinator, at 412-258-9435. Adopt-A-Bird is an easy way to support the National Aviary, and makes a great gift for the bird-lover in your life!

The Program: With every basic package, you receive a beautiful photo of your bird, personalized “adoption” certificate, and a detailed fact sheet about the bird you have chosen. At every increasing level, new benefits have been added to enhance your adoption experience.

The Birds: Any bird in our collection, on-exhibit, off-exhibit, education, or hospital is available for “adoption”! For a comprehensive list of our birds with photos, visit the Our Birds section of our website. Search our site for some of our most popular (and photogenic!) birds, or visit the Aviary to find the perfect match for your “adoption”.

$25 Level
Receive the basic package and a subscription to Bird Calls, the newsletter of the National Aviary.

$50 Level
Basic package, two admission passes, and a subscription to Bird Calls.

$100 Level
Basic package, four admission passes, Bird Calls, and email updates.

$150 Level
Available for the African penguin, American flamingo, Harris hawk and scarlet macaw

Basic package, five admission passes, a subscription to Bird Calls, bi-monthly email updates about your bird, and a special personal encounter with your bird.

With this adoption package, you'll get nose to beak with your favorite bird! Watch as your bird's diet is prepared, and learn amazing facts about your special bird from one of the National Aviary's experts. This package makes a unique birthday gift, an opportunity for a marriage proposal, or just a fun day out with the kids.

Personal encounter includes admission for the day, can accommodate up to four individuals, and must be scheduled in advance.