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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!

Apr 1
thru
Sep 7

Dinosaurs!
May 25
Presented by UPMC Health Plan

Red, Wild & Blue Day

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
May 27
Presented by UPMC For Life

Senior Health & Fitness Day

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Jun 5
Presented by UPMC Health Plan

Summer Safari: Zoorassic Park

7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Jun 8
thru
Aug 14

Zoo Camp - Families Untamed, Ages 8 & 9

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Jun 8

World Ocean Day: Party for the Planet

10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Home to over 8,000 animals

Discover Our Animals

All Animals
  • African Elephant standing with blue sky and trees in the background.
    African Elephant
  • A female African Lion laying down in the grass with a blue sky and greenery in the background.
    African Lion
  • Aldabra tortoise in the grass.
    Aldabra Tortoise
  • American Beaver standing on rocks with wooden logs in the background.
    American Beaver
  • Amur Tiger laying down on rocks.
    Amur Tiger
  • Barn Owl perched on a wooden structure.
    Barn Owl
  • A front view of a Blacktip Reef Shark.
    Blacktip Reef Shark
  • California Sea Lion with its head above the water and splashes in the background.
    California Sea Lion
  • Cheetah laying down in the grass looking at the camera.
    Cheetah
  • Caribbean Flamingo with two others in the background.
    Flamingo
  • Gentoo Penguin standing on a rocky shore next to a clear pool of water.
    Gentoo Penguin
  • Grant's Zebra
  • Komodo Dragon with its tongue out exploring the grass.
    Komodo Dragon
  • Kunekune Pig
  • Macaroni Penguin
  • Masai Giraffe with its neck bent looking at the camera.
    Masai Giraffe
  • Meerkat
  • North American River Otter
  • Ostrich
  • Philippine Crocodile
  • Polar Bear standing next to a pool of water.
    Polar Bear
  • Pygmy Hippo
  • A kangaroo standing in front of greenery.
    Red Kangaroo
  • Red Panda
  • 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.

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Conservation

To make the world better for wildlife, the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium serves as a leader in uniting people to take conservation action.

Urban Biodiversity

From planting trees to educational programs, the Pittsburgh Zoo is enhancing the city we call home.

SAFE Red Panda

We are key members of the AZA SAFE Red Panda program.

Elephant Conservation

We are protecting one of the world’s biggest and most beloved animals.
Discover Our Initiatives