Night in the Tropics 2026

Night in the Tropics 2026

Presented by: National Aviary (Presenting Sponsor: UPMC Health Plan)
Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (VIP/VIP Plus early entry at 5:00 PM)
Location: National Aviary, 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Age Restriction: 21+ (valid photo ID required)
Tickets: On sale now | Expected to sell out

Ticket Options:

General Admission – $128 ($125 + $3 fee)

• 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM access

• Unlimited bites from 15+ local restaurants

• Signature cocktails, beer, and wine included

• Live music by No Bad JuJu

• Access to tropical and coastal habitats with birds flying freely

• Animal Ambassador interactions and penguin photo opportunities

VIP – $188 ($185 + $3 fee)

• Early entry at 5:00 PM (2 extra hours)

• FREE valet parking

• Theatrical adventure with live Animal Ambassadors

• Full bar service with premium spirits

• All General Admission perks

VIP Plus – $253 ($250 + $3 fee)

• All VIP perks

• $50 tax‑deductible donation to the National Aviary

• Exclusive live experience in the Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone™ Theater

About the Event:

Set sail on a Sunset Riviera adventure at the National Aviary’s signature summer shindig. Live that charter guest yacht life with a cocktail in one hand and unlimited bites in the other. Groove under the stars to headliner No Bad JuJu.

Explore gorgeous tropical and coastal habitats with incredible bird species flying freely overhead. Additional “off‑yacht experiences” include interactions with Animal Ambassadors and the chance to take an adorable photo with an African Penguin.

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