Passport to Paradise (21+ Event)

Shake off Pittsburgh's grey winter weather and travel to the tropics-at the National Aviary's Passport to Paradise!

Hang like a sloth-they're more active at night, too-and enjoy all this 21+ event has to offer! Add this night out to your 'staycation' calendar, and snap one-of-a-kind photos of your 'travels' around the habitats - all while supporting the National Aviary’s important work in conservation, education and veterinary medicine.

Collect passport stamps as you explore warm, immersive habitats for a chance to win the Pittsburgh Staycation grand prize:

• Overnight stay and breakfast for 2 at the Marriott Pittsburgh City Center


• 2 admission tickets to the National Aviary


• 2 admission tickets to the Carnegie Science Center


• 2 admission tickets to the Warhol Museum


• 2 admission tickets to the Mattress Factory Museum

Also At Passport to Paradise:

• Enjoy live music and global beats by DJ Joel Lindsay.


• Sip wine, signature tropical cocktails, and Penn Brewery pints (available for purchase).


• Enjoy tasty dishes from Atria's (light bites included with ticket; heavy hors d'oeuvres and meal items available for purchase).


• Sample a signature cocktail from Wigle Whiskey.


• Create your own make-and-take souvenir!


• Put together treats for our birds and bats to enjoy.


• See a sloth up close and learn about this species during a Sloth Talk!


• Learn about the National Aviary's global impact and support our international conservation programs.

You can also enter the auction for a chance to win some great prizes, like:

• National Aviary Flamingo Trek for 2


• National Aviary Penguin Feeding for 2


• National Aviary Sloth Encounter for 2


• 1 night stay at Embassy Suites by Hilton


• Captains Dinner Cruise on the Gateway Clipper Fleet for 2


• Overnight stay and breakfast for 2 at the Marriot Pittsburgh City Center


• Overnight stay at Home2Home Suites by Hilton


• $300 shopping spree at Vineyard Vines

Want to get even closer to our flock? Additional opportunities are available, each for a $5 donation.

• You can feed a toucan! Have an Aracari (small toucan) hop on your hand to enjoy a fruity treat. Photos are encouraged--this is one memorable experience to capture and share. Please note that tickets for this feeding are VERY limited, so purchase your ticket on Showclix now! ($5 per person to feed, free to attend)  Feeding tickets are SOLD OUT - but watch for free!


• Treat our bright and colorful Rainbow Lorikeets to a cup of nectar in a truly unique nose-to-beak encounter. $5 each (Don’t wait – this interactive experience is available from 6-7PM only)


• Take a flight on Birdly®! This exhilarating full-body, virtual reality flight simulation experience allows you to fly like an eagle through New York City! $5 per flight Limited tickets are available, so pre-order your flight on Showclix today!

All proceeds support the National Aviary's education, avian medicine, and conservation programs both locally and internationally.

Members receive 10% off admission using the code MEMBER10. You will be asked to verify your membership at check-in.

General Admission: $30

General Admission At-the-door: $35

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Photo Policy: During your visit to the National Aviary, you may be photographed by or on behalf of the National Aviary. Your ticket purchase to Passport to Paradise at the National Aviary serves as permission for use of your image by the National Aviary for marketing purposes including social media, digital advertising, and print advertising. If you do not wish to be photographed, please tell the photographer during the event.