National Aviary
Kevin Fonner has held various roles in security management, building and grounds maintenance, and instructional positions. With a background in sports management and business administration, Kevin brings a diverse skill set to their current role as Manager of Buildings and Grounds at the National Aviary. Kevin's experience includes roles such as Security Manager at Black Knight Security and Security Manager at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Additionally, Kevin has experience as an Assistant Manager at Walmart and holds a Master's degree in Sport Management from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
National Aviary
The National Aviary is America’s only independent indoor nonprofit zoo dedicated exclusively to birds. Located in West Park on Pittsburgh’s historic North Side, the National Aviary is home to more than 500 birds representing more than 150 species from around the world, many of them threatened or endangered in the wild. The National Aviary’s large walk-through habitats create an experience unlike any other – an intimate, up-close immersive experience between visitors and free-flying birds, including opportunities to hand-feed and meet many species rarely found in zoos anywhere else in the world. As an environmental organization composed of educators, conservationists and researchers, the National Aviary’s goals are many. The National Aviary aims to provide outstanding education programming for varied audiences; present the highest quality family recreational experience that a zoological institution can offer; save endangered species by preserving natural habitats; continue endangered bird breeding programs and conduct meaningful avian research; engender a sincere appreciation of nature and a respect for natural law; and instill a conservation ethic that teaches our immense responsibility as stewards of the planet.