Freeflight bird show debuts at aviary
PITTSBURGH — Beginning May 24, there will be something new in the skies above Allegheny Commons Park on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Brilliantly colored green-winged and scarlet macaws, magnificent birds of prey, talkative parrots and a flock of other feathered friends will be winging their way over the National Aviary Rose Garden for the launch of the outdoor free-flight bird show called FliteZone.
All summer long, National Aviary visitors can see a twice-daily show that features rare and endangered birds demonstrating natural behaviors. The birds will fly freely in the Aviary Rose Garden — often just inches over the heads of the audience — giving spectators a true brush with nature.
Featured birds include Dumbledore, a Eurasian eagle owl and one of the largest species of owls in the world, and Robin, a spectacular hooded vulture. The National Aviary's popular African penguins will make an appearance, while several species of parrots demonstrate their remarkable ability to mimic and interact with humans.
FliteZone takes place May 24 through Labor Day at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily, weather permitting. The show is free with general admission.
The National Aviary is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults; $8 for senior citizens; $7.50 for children ages 2 to 12; and free for children younger than 2.
More information is available by calling 412-323-7235 or visiting the Web site, www.aviary.org.
