National Aviary
The National Aviary, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the only independent indoor nonprofit aviary in the United States. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1952. Nearby, Acrisure Stadium (0.6 mi) leads the list.
A zoo & aquarium inside Pittsburgh
You can stay in Pittsburgh
National Aviary is inside Pittsburgh, which has 82 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 12 miles away
Pittsburgh (PIT) has airline service, about 12 miles from National Aviary.
Established in 1952
National Aviary dates from 1952. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Choosing a month
Each month’s highs and lows around National Aviary are below.
National Aviary
The National Aviary, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the only independent indoor nonprofit aviary in the United States. The facility is also the country's largest indoor aviary, and the only one accorded honorary "National" status by the United States Congress.
The Aviary is home to more than 500 birds, other animals, and reptiles representing more than 150 species. The aviary has been a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1984.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 500 animals · 150 species
- Established
- 1952
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
Nights near National Aviary
The first towns with rooms are Pittsburgh (82) and Robinson Township (9).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From National Aviary | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | in town | — | 82 67 hotels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground | 307,632 | $206K | D |
| Robinson Township | 7 mi west | 10 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 motel | 15,735 | $293K | B− |
| Green Tree | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 7 7 hotels | 4,672 | $252K | A |
| Moon Township | 11 mi west | 15 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 26,756 | $293K | A− |
| Ross Township | 5 mi north | 10 min | 6 6 hotels | 32,218 | $269K | C |
| West Mifflin | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 8 8 hotels | 18,707 | $152K | C− |
| North Fayette Township | 12 mi west | 15 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 motel | 16,017 | $279K | B− |
| Kennedy Township | 5 mi west | 10 min | 5 3 hotels · 2 motels | 8,419 | $248K | C |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to National Aviary
A wider trip can take in these, within 48 miles.
Big draw1in town Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
2in town LandmarkFort Duquesne
3in town Stadium & arenaPNC Park
Big draw47 mi MuseumFallingwater
4in town Stadium & arenaPPG Paints Arena
59 mi Theme parkKennywood
6in town LandmarkFort Pitt
7in town Stadium & arenaHighmark StadiumPhoto credits
Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Pitt: Downtown_Pittsburgh_May_2008.jpg: Allie Caufield derivative work: GrapedApe (tal, CC BY 2.0 · Highmark Stadium: Nobo71, CC BY 4.0
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Visiting National Aviary: the answers
Is National Aviary in Pittsburgh?
Yes. It’s inside Pittsburgh, PA.
When is the best time to visit National Aviary?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
What is the closest airport to National Aviary?
Pittsburgh (PIT), about 12 miles away.
Where should I stay near National Aviary?
Pittsburgh (in town, 82 places to stay), Robinson Township (7 mi, 9 places to stay) and Green Tree (3 mi, 7 places to stay).
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