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October 3, 2024

13 Reasons to Attend the Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza

The pumpkins have arrived! October 3, 2024 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza is Pittsburgh’s newest and shiniest must-see autumn event. In case you have not made up your mind yet to come to the bright side, we…
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September 27, 2024

The Eagles Have Landed at the Pittsburgh Zoo

Liberty and Justice for All September 27, 2024 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium salutes the addition of the national bird to its roll call of residents - a pair of rescued bald eagles. The male, Justice, and the female, Liberty,…
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September 19, 2024

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Earns AZA Accreditation

Prestigious honor reflects Zoo’s dedication to animal well-being, education, and conservation September 19, 2024 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is proud to announce that it has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) – the “gold standard”…
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a screenshot of the new pittsburghzoo.org website. it features a picture of a clouded leopard, our main menu, and a button to plan your adventure. a portion of the zoo mission, we connect people to wildlife, is on the top of the page
August 20, 2024

New and Improved Website Launch

Oh, what a new-fangled web we weave! August 20, 2024 Welcome to the new pittsburghzoo.org! Our Zoo team has been working hard behind the scenes over the last few months to deliver a website that is better, faster, and more…
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August 9, 2024

New Immersive Butterfly Habitat Preview

Limited four-week August 2024 preview of seasonal 2025 experience August 9, 2024 Butterflies have landed at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium! “I Spy a Butterfly,” an all-new, seasonal, walk-through experience, is set to open to guests for a limited four-week preview on…
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July 15, 2024

Penguin Chick Hatches

Look Out, Loretta! There’s A Multi-Species Family at the Zoo! July 15, 2024 A macaroni penguin chick scored a hat trick at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium: her egg was discarded by her parents, she was given an assist by…
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logos for the jack o'lantern extravaganza and wild illuminations: a holiday lantern experience
July 11, 2024

Sneak Peek to Two New Seasonal Spectaculars

Update October 3: Information about both events now available! Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza and Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience Fall and Winter Programming to Amaze and Delight July 11, 2024 The summer may be heating up the city now, but…
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June 6, 2024

Wallaby Joey Announced

A Hoppy Occasion in Kids Kingdom June 6, 2024 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium proudly announces the addition of a literal bouncing baby – a wallaby joey! The yet-to-be-named joey is now visible to the public in Kids Kingdom, while…
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the zoo's red panda mascot, with arms outstretched. it has rust-colored red fur, a black stomach, and white markings on its ears and face.
May 31, 2024

Red Panda Mascot Name Revealed

Pittsburgh, Say Hello to a Real Gem of a Red Panda: Ruby! May 31, 2024 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s new red panda mascot has a name – and it is a real gem! Following a naming contest with nearly…
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May 30, 2024

Historic Pittsburgh Zoo

You asked, Lead Keeper Ray answered! Read Ray Bamrick's Historic Pittsburgh Zoo piece, in his own words, to learn all about how the Zoo got its start. I appreciate your excitement in responding to requests for Pittsburgh Zoo history questions.…
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sensory friendly mornings logo, with image of a meerkat
May 28, 2024

Zoo Launches Two Sensory Friendly Mornings

Early Admission Available on Select Dates for Guests with Sensory Processing Needs May 28, 2024 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium invites guests with sensory sensitivities to two new Sensory Friendly Mornings, June 12 and August 7, 2024, from 8:00 to…
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May 15, 2024

Dr. Khan Visits Nepal with Red Panda Network

Dr. Shafkat Khan, Director of Conservation, took a trip to Nepal with the Red Panda Network. Read about his trip in his own words. The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is a collaborating member of the SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction)…
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