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!
Apr
20
thru
Apr
24
E-Cycle Week
9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Apr
25
Earth Day: Party for the Planet
10:30 AM to 4:00 PM
May
9
Presented by Peoples
Migratory Bird Day
10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
May
16
Zoo U - The Amazing Life of Squid, Grades 9 - 12
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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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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April 17, 2026
Keeper Alice Becker Visits South Africa to Care for African Penguin Chicks
Alice Becker, the Humboldt Penguin keeper at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, took a trip to South Africa to work with the SANCCOB foundation. Read about her trip in her own words. SANCCOB stands for the South African Foundation for…
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April 16, 2026
Zoo Says Goodbye to Beloved Rhinoceros
30-year-old Jomo Was Among North America’s Oldest Rhinos April 16, 2026The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of its largest and most loved residents, Jomo, the Zoo’s 30-year-old male eastern black rhinoceros, who…
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April 13, 2026
Pittsburgh Zoo Rehabilitated Turtles to Return to the Ocean
Recovered Reptiles Begin Journey Home April 13, 2026Eleven Kemp’s ridley sea turtles that were rehabilitated at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Second Chance Program, sponsored by Peoples, are returning to the Atlantic Ocean. The reptiles will be released…
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April 5, 2026
Cottontail Confidental: The Easter Bunny
On the Bunny Trail April 5, 2026As spring’s jester of joy and jellybeans, the Easter Bunny hippity-hops its way onto the scene this time every year. Rabbits are fascinating creatures. Here are ten facts about rabbits that separate fur real…
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April 3, 2026
A Wild Collaboration: Cinderlands Beer Company and the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Beverages inspired by Zoo animals set for release April 3, 2026Cinderlands Beer Company and the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium announce a wild collaboration for 2026, presenting two wildlife-themed beverages inspired by Zoo residents. The partnership offers both organizations a unique…
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