--- title: Key Milestones at a Glance description: Photos of major milestones in the National Aviary’s Tropical Rainforest Exhibit restoration. image: https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hubfs/IMG_9511_Slider-1.jpg --- [![Vitro](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hubfs/Aviary/logo_vitro_aviary.gif)](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com)[![PPG Inspirescapes](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hubfs/Aviary/logo_aviary.gif)](https://www.aviary.org/) ![](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hubfs/Aviary/header_new_wings.gif) ![IMG_9511_Banner.jpg](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_9511_Banner.jpg?width=1162&name=IMG_9511_Banner.jpg "IMG_9511_Banner.jpg") Apr 20, 2018, 9:30:00 AM [Glass Installation](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/topic/glass-installation) # Key Milestones at a Glance - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   ## **Major Milestones of the National Aviary Tropical Rainforest Exhibit Restoration** With help from Vitro Architectural Glass, Pittsburgh’s National Aviary will soon become a living demonstration of the vital role that glass can play in keeping birds safe from buildings and predators in dense urban environments. *As a contributing sponsor to the restoration of the historic Tropical Rainforest exhibit at the National Aviary, Vitro Glass is supplying 19,600 square-feet of* *Starphire Ultra-Clear*® *glass, featuring* AviProtek® *bird-friendly Velour acid-etched finish by *Walker Glass*.* Scroll down to see photos from major milestones throughout this exciting, community-centered renovation. ## **Prior to Restoration** Since opening in 1952, the Tropical Rainforest exhibit has been one of the signature attractions at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh. Originally built as a conservatory, the Aviary became the only free-flight room for birds in the United States and is currently home to 75 exotic birds. ![prior to restoration](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Aviary/prior%20to%20restoration.jpg?width=1024&name=prior%20to%20restoration.jpg) ## **Official Restoration Kick-Off** On April 20, 2018, the project was formally announced at a press event, featuring speakers from Vitro Architectural Glass, the National Aviary. ![restoration kick off](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Aviary/restoration%20kick%20off.png?width=1348&name=restoration%20kick%20off.png) ![bird safe glass](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Aviary/bird%20safe%20glass.png?width=1350&name=bird%20safe%20glass.png) ## **Installation** As of June 14, the installation of the glass has reached [its halfway point](http://www.vitroglazings.com/en-US/News/Installation-of-new-bird-friendly-glass-at-Nationa.aspx).  ![IMG_0163](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0163.jpg?width=1350&name=IMG_0163.jpg) *![IMG_0107](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0107.jpg?width=1350&name=IMG_0107.jpg)* *![IMG_0097](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0097.jpg?width=1350&name=IMG_0097.jpg)* *![IMG_0276](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0276.jpg?width=1350&name=IMG_0276.jpg)* *![IMG_0283](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0283.jpg?width=1350&name=IMG_0283.jpg)* *![IMG_0311](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0311.jpg?width=1350&name=IMG_0311.jpg)* *![IMG_0323](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0323.jpg?width=1350&name=IMG_0323.jpg)* *Check back soon for more photos from this exciting restoration!* [![Learn more & request samples of our bird-friendly glass offerings.](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1977288/996696db-5510-4d3c-85bb-1ffe8c1fc884.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1977288/996696db-5510-4d3c-85bb-1ffe8c1fc884) ### Latest Posts | [![](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hubfs/Aviary/Aviary_thumb_275x115_70.jpg)](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/bird-friendly-glass-accentuates-revamped-wetlands-habitat) | November 11, 2022 [Bird-Friendly Glass Accentuates Revamped Wetlands Habitat](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/bird-friendly-glass-accentuates-revamped-wetlands-habitat) | | --- | --- | | [![](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hubfs/Vitro_Aviary_Event_HR-18_thumb.jpg)](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/shedding-light-on-the-birds-of-the-wetlands-habitat) | July 28, 2022 [Shedding (Extremely Clear) Light on the Birds of the Wetlands Habitat](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/shedding-light-on-the-birds-of-the-wetlands-habitat) | | [![](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hubfs/VIT_National-Aviary_thumb.jpg)](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/benefits-of-bird-safe-glass) | July 27, 2022 [Benefits of Bird-Safe Glass](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/benefits-of-bird-safe-glass) | [All Posts](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/) ### Tags - [Glass Installation (12)](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/tag/glass-installation) - [Community (11)](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/tag/community) #### [Glass](http://www.vitroglazings.com/en-US/Glass.aspx) - [Products](http://www.vitroglazings.com/en-US/Glass/Architectural-Glasses.aspx) - [Tools & Technical Resources](http://www.vitroglazings.com/en-US/Resources/Tools-Design-Resources.aspx) - [Find a Fabricator](http://www.vitroglazings.com/en-US/Our-Fabricators/Vitro-Glass-Fabricator-Locator.aspx) - [News](http://www.vitroglazings.com/en-US/About-Us/News.aspx) #### [About Us](http://www.vitroglazings.com/en-US/About-Us.aspx) - [Case Studies](http://www.vitroglazings.com/en-US/CaseStudies.aspx) #### [Contact Us](http://www.vitroglazings.com/en-US/Contact-Us.aspx) - [Newsletter Registration](http://www.vitroglazings.com/en-US/Contact-Us/Newsletter-Registration-(1).aspx) #### [Privacy Policy](http://www.vitroglazings.com/getmedia/45ebd858-c261-4608-8c48-8c5b9996d57d/Privacy-Policy.aspx) - [Terms & Conditions](http://www.vitroglazings.com/getmedia/0ba7f90d-2826-436e-9419-a8c10c7ca3e3/Terms-and-Conditions.aspx) 1.855.887.6457 / 1.855.VTRO.GLS [California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010](http://www.vitroglazings.com/getmedia/1f3fc6d0-0176-46a3-bf81-b57b66f42a6c/California-Transparency-in-Supply-Chains-Act-of-2010.aspx) [![Twitter](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hubfs/Aviary/aviary-twitter-x.png)](https://twitter.com/Vitro_Glazings) [![LinkedIn](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/hubfs/Aviary/aviary-linkedin.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/15240592/)