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May 30, 2025
After the Storm
Replanting Pittsburgh’s Urban Forest for Wildlife and Climate Resilience By Shafkat Khan, Director of Conservation May 30, 2025On April 29, we experienced a powerful windstorm in Pittsburgh and Southwest Pennsylvania, toppling power lines, damaging homes, and felling hundreds of mature…
May 23, 2025
Set a Course for Zoo Adventure
Summer is in swing at the Zoo! May 23, 2025If you want to take a walk on the wild side, the Zoo is thrilled to welcome guests for a summer of family fun! There are many new and exciting things…
May 20, 2025
Something to Roar About
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Welcomes New Male Lion May 20, 2025This Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium announces the addition of a new mane attraction – Hondo, an eight-year-old male African lion from the Idaho Falls Zoo, who has arrived as a…
May 12, 2025
One Wild Classroom
Fostering concern and appreciation for the natural world around us May 12, 2025At the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, we know the future of wildlife and wild places lies in the imaginations of our children. They are growing up in a…
May 8, 2025
Something for the Birds
Zoo celebrates Migratory Bird Day on May 10 May 8, 2025May 10 is World Migratory Bird Day. This special day celebrates our incredible avian species and the many ways we can help protect them. The day’s conservation theme for 2025…
April 28, 2025
A Wild Collaboration: Cinderlands Beer Company and the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Beverages inspired by Zoo animals set for release April 28, 2025 Cinderlands Beer Company and the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium announce a wild collaboration for 2025, presenting two wildlife-themed beverages inspired by Zoo residents. The partnership offers both organizations a…
April 17, 2025
“e-Cycle Week” at Zoo Offers Discounted Admission
Recycle a Mobile Device or Tablet and Receive $15 Admission April 21-25, 2025 April 17, 2025Gorillas are on the line; answer the call! The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is pleased to present the return of “e-Cycle Week,” which offers discounted…
April 14, 2025
8 Cool Facts about Ice Age
Just in time for spring, the ice age has arrived in Pittsburgh! April 14, 2025 Ice Age: Frozen in Time, a temporary exhibit running now through September 1, 2025, brings ancient animals back to life through more than 50 detailed…
April 7, 2025
Temporary Entrance Changes at the Zoo
Construction for new Entry Plaza brings Alteration to Procedure April 7, 2025A new admissions procedure is coming to your next wild adventure at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium! Guests will see and hear construction right at the entrance to the…
April 3, 2025
Zoo Welcomes the Return of Four Sensory Friendly Mornings
Early Admission to Those with Sensory Processing Needs April 3, 2025The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium invites guests with sensory sensitivities to the return of Sensory Friendly Mornings, sponsored by Clearview, offered 8:00-9:00 a.m. on four dates during peak season: Saturday,…
April 1, 2025
Ice Age Icons Arrive at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Extinct Animals Come Back to Life in Temporary Exhibit April 1, 2025Spring may have sprung but the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is about to usher in the ultimate icy blast from the past with the temporary exhibit, “Ice Age: Frozen…
March 26, 2025
Zoo Mourns the Loss of Its Oldest Male Gorilla, Harry
Beloved western lowland gorilla passed away suddenly March 26, 2025The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium announces the passing of Harry the western lowland gorilla, a longtime member of the Zoo family. The 33-year-old male gorilla died of a sudden cardiac event…
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