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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
April 1, 2026
Party for the Planet Event Series Highlights Conservation Activities
Celebrate Earth Day and More at the Zoo April 1, 2026What better way to observe Earth Day than among the planet’s amazing and diverse wildlife at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium? Kick off our Party for the Planet® by celebrating…
March 30, 2026
Stomp, Roar, Explore: Dinosaurs! Arrive at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Prehistoric Giants are the Stars of Special Exhibit March 30, 2026Something big has arrived at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium for the season! Dinosaurs!, a special limited-time exhibition running now through September 7, 2026, brings guests into the shadow of…
March 27, 2026
Now You See Them, Now You Don’t: New Exhibit Celebrates Camouflage
Discover Disguises Explores Animals That Hide in Plain Sight March 27, 2026Little ones may not believe their eyes when they visit the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s newest exhibit, Discover Disguises! Open now and located in the Worlds of Discovery building…
March 17, 2026
Pittsburgh Zoo Exploring North Shore Aquarium
Feasibility Study to Investigate Potential Project March 17, 2026The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is exploring the feasibility of developing a new, stand-alone cultural destination on the North Shore: the Pennsylvania Aquarium. The project is currently in the conceptual and exploratory…
March 16, 2026
Ireland May Not Have Snakes, But the Pittsburgh Zoo Does!
Snakes, Saints, and Science March 16, 2026The legend of St. Patrick and the snakes is one of the most famous March 17 stories. According to Irish folklore, the patron saint drove all the snakes out of Ireland during the fifth…
March 14, 2026
Zoo Clouded Leopard Celebrates 3.14 Birthday
Birthday Pi March 14, 2026March 14 is Pi Day, in celebration of the mathematical constant 3.14. This is also a magic number at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium because it means it is our Pi’s day – Pi the clouded…
March 12, 2026
Snowflake the Polar Bear Updates
Published June 29, 2025. Updated March 12, 2026. Supporting positive welfare at every stage of an animal’s life is integral to the Zoo’s mission. One of our oldest residents is Snowflake, who at age 29 is the second oldest polar…
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