Journey to an Island Oasis on Friday, July 26 during Pittsburgh’s most anticipated 21+ summer celebration: the National Aviary’s signature fundraiser, Night in the Tropics Presented by UPMC Health Plan!

The Ultimate Tropical Party!

Leave your black-tie fits at home and don your best island attire! Step under the papel picado at the National Aviary’s entrance and be transported to a tropical destination! Show-stopping live entertainment throughout the space, a flight of refreshing signature cocktails, and delectable unlimited bites from local Pittsburgh restaurants like Atria’s, Bistro To Go, Pittsburgh BBQ Company, Industry Public House, and Il Pizzaiolo.

Experience the Aviary after dark and see beautiful birds roosting among lush, tropical foliage in immersive habitats like the Wetlands and Tropical Rainforest. Enjoy a fiesta with show-stopping performances by No Bad Juju, Guaracha, Mariachi by Miguel, and Marlon’s Dancers! Drink passports sponsored by the Pittsburgh International Airport include ‘flights’ of drinks themed toward exciting destinations!

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Kick off the party at 5 pm with two extra hours of party time, plus FREE valet parking, full bar service with premium spirits, and exclusive, up-close Ambassador Animal experiences with birds like Clover, the Grey-crowned Crane, and mammals like an adorable armadillo!

Your Chance to Win

An amazing Silent Auction full of unique auction items such as autographed, framed sports memorabilia packages, a family weekend getaway to Erie, a live painting by Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas, and one-of-a-kind paintings by Aviary resident artist, Valentino the sloth! Proceeds from the Silent Auction and Night in the Tropics benefit the National Aviary’s mission to save birds and protect their habitats.

You don’t have to wait till July 26 to start bidding! Click here or text tropics2024 to 843-606-5995 to register and get started.

All summer long, you can visit the National Aviary to experience a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues during seasonal theme Colors in Flight! See beautiful birds from all over the world and learn how different species use their coloration to attract a mate, or even to thrive in their habitats! Enjoy daily talks included with admission, and get the chance to see the awe-inspiring, summer-only live rooftop bird show, SkyDeck, presented by Pittsburgh International Airport, where birds like Black Kites glide and swoop right over your head! Get tickets at aviary.org.