Zipline closed August 16 & 17

Please note that the Zipline will be closed on Thursday, August 16 and Friday, August 17. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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From animal encounters, to the Zipline, to dinosaurs, there's something for every adventurer!

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Sensory-Friendly Dinosaur Experience

On Sunday, August 26 our dinosaurs will operate without sounds or movements for those who would prefer to experience Dinosaurs at the Zoo in a modified sensory environment.

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ZooBrew: Oktoberfest

It’s a one-of-a-kind party! Spend an evening at the Zoo enjoying 45+ craft beer samples, delicious bites curated by the Zoo's exclusive caterer, Taste, and live entertainment - all included with your ticket!

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Dinosaurs at the Zoo

Don't miss visiting our dinosaurs before they go extinct.
They will be gone for good after Monday, September 3!

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Plan your visit

Open Today

General admission 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
(Gates close at 4:30 p.m.)

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Today at the Zoo

See what's going on today around the park.

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Buy individual general admission tickets or check out our Memberships.

Mobile App

Discover the Pittsburgh Zoo with your personal smart phone. Search for "Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium" in the App Store or Google Play.

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Behind-the-Scene Tours

Enhance your next Zoo visit with a behind-the-scene tour! Each wild encounter is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience designed to foster positive, lifelong connections to the natural world.

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Jurassic Meet & Greet

Saturday, August 25
Your favorite Jurassic cosplay characters are here for one last time. Snap your best photo with them and our life-like dinosaurs inside our Dinosaurs at the Zoo exhibit before it goes extinct on September 3!

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Ride the Zipline

Weekends Through Labor Day
Harness in for a the ride of your life on the Zoo's new zip line! Embark on a high-flying, adrenaline-rushing zip line adventure over endangered animals from some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world.

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Meet Our Animals

Learn about the species you can see at our Zoo

Amur Tiger

Amur tigers are also known as the Siberian, Manchurian, Altaic, Korean, North China, or Ussuri tiger.

Cheetah

Sometimes confused with leopards, cheetahs have spots instead of rosettes. Cheetahs also have distinctive markings on their face, known as tear stripes.

Flamingo

Flamingos are widely known for their beautiful vibrant feathers. Males are taller and weigh more than females.

Black rhinoceros

These large mammals live in the bush country, grasslands, and woodlands of Africa.

Kunekune pig

Kunekune pigs are a relatively small breed of pig, reaching weights of around 120 to 240 pounds. They are native to New Zealand.

Polar Bear

The polar bear is native to the Arctic Ocean and its surrounding seas. It is the largest carnivore found on land.

Giraffe

The Masai giraffe, also known as the Kilimanjaro giraffe, is the largest subspecies of giraffe and the tallest land mammal on earth.

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When it comes to conservation, we try to walk the walk. We partner with international organizations to help protect animals and revitalize species in need all over the world. At the Zoo, we strive to be a leader in green practices using innovative technology and fresh ideas.

The International Conservation Center, often referred to as the ICC, sits on 724 acres of rolling hills in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The ICC is North America’s premiere facility for African elephant conservation, education, training, breeding, and research. The perfect location to accommodate this research, the ICC is currently home to five elephants, including three females who were rescued from Botswana.

PPG Conservation & Sustainability Fund

The PPG Conservation and Sustainability Fund is a grant program of the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, awarding grants between $1,000 and $3,000 to conservation-oriented projects. Over the past decade the PPG Conservation and Sustainability Fund has supported over 204 projects in 56 countries.

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