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National Aviary kicks off new 'World of Oceans' season

May 28, 2022 / 8:41 AM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A brand new summer theme opens at the National Aviary today.

"World of Oceans" awaits visitors with new daily activities, interactive play spaces, and close-up experiences with flamingos and penguins.

The aviary promises you'll get those close-up experiences like never before.

"During World of Oceans at the National Aviary, you can have unforgettable, up-close experiences with birds like American Flamingos and African Penguins and engage in interactive play that lets you explore the world's oceans creatively," said Cathy Schlott, the National Aviary's Director of Animal Programs and Experiences.

The Aviary opens at 10 a.m. today and you can learn more about the new season on their website at this link.

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Patrick Damp is a web producer for CBS Pittsburgh. A Pittsburgh native who grew up watching KDKA-TV, Patrick studied journalism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After half a decade in sports communication, Patrick decided to pursue his dream of working in journalism in his hometown and joined the CBS Pittsburgh team in 2019.