AviProtek ® glass has an acid-etched pattern on the exterior surface of the glass which maximizes glass visibility to birds and helps prevent collisions. Walker also etched the standard Starphire ® glass used on the project. On October 31, the 'New' Wetlands reopened to the delight of both its birds and guests. Ribbon cutting (L-R): Ricardo Maiz, President, Vitro Architectural Glass; Sara Innamorato, PA State Representative; Cheryl Tracy, Executive Director, National Aviary; Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive; Bobby Wilson, Pittsburgh City Council District 1; Emily Kinkead, PA State Representative; Maggie Pike Iddings, Program Officer, Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) "Vitro is honored to once again support the National Aviary in a monumental improvement that will have profound impact on the community and the environment," said Ricardo Maiz, president, Vitro Architectural Glass.