Night in the Tropics at National Aviary: A Night in Photos #UpOwlNite

With 1200 guests, hundreds of birds, and what seemed like an endless decision of what restaurant's offerings to try, Night in the Tropics hosted by National Aviary was a huge success! Want proof? Here's some of the highlights from my Nikon camera and social media.

This year's Night in the Tropics Chair, Jane Dixon, Happy the Penguin, and Managing Director, Cheryl Tracy

Ready for some #foodporn? How about tender beef with mashed potatoes from @atrias? Yum-O! @national_aviary #UpOwlNite

A photo posted by Karyn Locke (@karynlocke) on Jul 11, 2015 at 3:29pm PDT

Salsa demos with Salsa 412 and DJ Loyal

Just hanging with DJ Loyal and @salsa412 at @National_Aviary Night on the Tropics in #LovePGH #UpOwlNite pic.twitter.com/zmhmNyNpvX

— Karyn Locke (@karynlocke) July 12, 2015

Lights. Camera. Penguins. #UpOwlNite

A photo posted by thatchrisdaley (@thatchrisdaley) on Jul 11, 2015 at 8:21pm PDT

Food and drink offerings from the Church Brew Works

There are just 30 min. remaining to take your photo with a penguin! #UpOwlNite pic.twitter.com/jLyPdS35PI

— National Aviary (@National_Aviary) July 12, 2015

Seared tuna from Ditka's Restaurant

Love making new #Pittsburgh friends! @NBSeen @National_Aviary #lovepgh #UpOwlNite pic.twitter.com/1ZXioWNODL

— Karyn Locke (@karynlocke) July 11, 2015

Tropical-themed art from Painting with a Twist

Had such a blast @national_aviary's Night in the Tropics. In #lovepgh #upowlnite #mariachi #latin #tropical

A photo posted by Karyn Locke (@karynlocke) on Jul 11, 2015 at 7:03pm PDT

Mini cupcakes from 2 Local Girls

These two are acting like #lovebirds but they're Lorikeets @National_Aviary in #lovepgh. #UpOwlNite pic.twitter.com/DUqADaBIpo

— Karyn Locke (@karynlocke) July 12, 2015

Clearly Disco the Penguin doesn't know who he is getting his picture with. 🐧 #UpOwlNite

A photo posted by julia gongaware (@juliegong) on Jul 11, 2015 at 7:00pm PDT

Orange glazed salmon from Atria's 

Partying with Penguins #UpOwlNite pic.twitter.com/YzeD3X46Id

— Bex (@PittsburghBex) July 13, 2014

Happy the Penguin- co-chair and dapper dresser!

So, cheers to another successful, fun fundraiser in Pittsburgh!

Happy Travels!