The North Carolina Zoo’s beloved aviary, which has been closed to the public since Jan. 24 to protect the birds from the highly contagious bird flu spreading across North Carolina, will not reopen.

National Aviary officials plan to make this winter the most interactive one yet, with new programs based on past patron requests. “Nesting in Nature” starts this month and runs through May 19.

PITTSBURGH — The National Aviary in Pittsburgh received a $25,000 grant from the Foxwynd Foundation to support the continued protection of endangered and at-risk bird species. The funding will be used ...