Interior of the Aviary-Conservatory Addition

1969-05-28

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Interior of the Aviary-Conservatory Addition
  • Title
  • Interior of the Aviary-Conservatory Addition
  • Creator
  • Associated Photographers, Inc.
  • Identifier
  • MSP285.B018.F01.I05
  • Description
  • From a walkway (top center), visitors can observe live herons, flamingos, rails, ibis, and other exotic birds in the West Park Aviary-Conservatory’s largest exhibit. In 1967, the Sarah Mellon Scaife Foundation donated approximately $933,000 for this new wing that included a walkthrough tropical marsh and six other exhibits. The Aviary, today known as the National Aviary, was one of the first zoos to present its collection in free-flight rooms and natural exhibits with over 25,000 square feet of space. Currently, the Aviary is home to over 600 birds of more than 220 species. A record-setting 113,000 people visited the facility in 2002.
  • Subject
  • National Aviary (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    Aviaries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
    Conservatories--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
    Flamingos--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
  • Contributor
  • Detre Library & Archives, Heinz History Center
  • Collection
  • Allegheny Conference on Community Development Photographs
  • Rights Information
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