Experiences to remember
What’s Happening
Wildlife can be found at every turn, and the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is no exception. Come experience all our wildlife has to offer!
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Sep
7
Dinosaurs!
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Jul
31
Presented by Eat'n Park
Eat’n Park Family Month
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11
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Sep
27
Breakfast with the Animals
7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Jul
14
Presented by Peoples
Shark & Ray Awareness Day
10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
May
13
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Oct
14
Presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union
Sensory Friendly Mornings
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
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African Elephant
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African Lion
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Aldabra Tortoise
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American Beaver
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Amur Tiger
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Barn Owl
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Blacktip Reef Shark
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California Sea Lion
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Cheetah
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Flamingo
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Gentoo Penguin
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Grant's Zebra
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Komodo Dragon
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Kunekune Pig
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Macaroni Penguin
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Masai Giraffe
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Meerkat
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North American River Otter
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Ostrich
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Philippine Crocodile
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Polar Bear
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Pygmy Hippo
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Red Kangaroo
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Red Panda
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Visayan Warty Pig
African Elephant
African elephants are the largest living land-dwelling animals. They generally have no natural predators because of their great size.
Conservation
To make the world better for wildlife, the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium serves as a leader in uniting people to take conservation action.
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July 2, 2026
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Bananas
Red, White, and Boopster July 2, 2026As we swing into Independence Day, there will be even more hooting and hollering than usual in the Tropical Forest Complex! In addition to being America’s 250th celebration, the Fourth of July is the…
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July 2, 2026
Pittsburgh Zoo and Conservation Center Welcome New Elephant Residents
Strategically Planned Elephant Transfers Focus on Well-being of Animals July 2, 2026The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and the International Conservation Center in Somerset, PA, recently welcomed new elephant residents through a series of carefully planned moves to prioritize the unique…
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June 17, 2026
Pigeon Power!
Honoring Nature's Unsung Urban Bird June 17, 2026In honor of National Pigeon Day, we're celebrating the big, amazing family of beautiful birds that includes the mourning dove, the massive blue crowned pigeon, and even the extinct dodo. There is no…
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June 16, 2026
Super Trooper
The Sea Turtle Who Stayed Behind June 16, 2026World Sea Turtle Day highlights the vital role these creatures play in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems and champions the survival of these magnificent marine reptiles. Sea turtles have survived 110 million years…
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June 16, 2026
Dub the Cub: Pittsburgh’s Newest Lion Needs a Name
Suggest a Name for a $5 Donation June 15, 2026We heard the roar of the people! The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s two-month-old female lion cub is capturing hearts even behind the scenes. While she continues to grow with her mom…
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