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February 2, 2026
The Scoop on Snow Removal at the Zoo
Horticulture & Grounds Heroes on the Scene February 2, 2026For over a week, the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s Horticulture and Grounds team has been in full snow management mode, working to keep the Zoo operational following this major winter storm.…
January 29, 2026
Pittsburgh Zoo Animals Weather the Storm
How Do Zoo Residents Spend a Snow Day? January 29, 2026Snowmageddon, schnomageddon… Winter storm Fern drove Pittsburgh humans into hibernation when she roared into town on Sunday, upsetting routines and cranking thermostats. The animals at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium…
January 9, 2026
Snowflake the Polar Bear Updates
Published June 29, 2025. Updated January 9, 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…
December 31, 2025
One Wild Year at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Plenty to Roar About in 2025 December 31, 2025The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium had plenty to roar about in 2025! From conservation to construction to camp, amazing things happened every day at Pittsburgh’s most visited cultural institution. Here is a…
December 18, 2025
Illuminating the Animals of Wild Illuminations
All is Wild, All is Bright December 18, 2025Filled with amazing sights, sounds, and colors, Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience, presented by UPMC Health Plan, is a seasonal safari for the senses! This unforgettable holiday light show brings joy…
December 12, 2025
Rescued Sea Turtles Recuperating at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Sea Turtle Second Chance Program Offers Hope December 12, 2025Twelve rescued Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are being rehabilitated at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium as part of its Sea Turtle Second Chance Program. The turtles were rescued by the New…
December 5, 2025
Popular Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Polar Bear Celebrates 30th!
Happy Bear-thday, Snowflake! December 5, 2025Snowflake the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s female polar bear celebrated a remarkable 30th birthday on November 28 – high among the oldest polar bears in human care in an accredited facility in the United States!…
November 24, 2025
Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience Returns to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Making Spirits Bright November 24, 2025The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium makes spirits bright again this winter holiday season as Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience, presented by UPMC Health Plan, returns select nights now through January 11, 2026. All new…
November 17, 2025
One of North America’s Oldest Penguins Celebrates at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Happy 41st Hatch Day, Mickey! November 17, 2025Mickey, the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s macaroni penguin, celebrates a remarkable 41st birthday on November 17. The beloved bird is one of the oldest penguins in North America. In the wild, penguins have…
October 29, 2025
Radiographs Reveal Animal Anatomy
An Inside Story October 29, 2025Bones are everywhere this time of year! Did you know they are also very important for understanding the animals at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium? Radiographs, or x-ray images, open a window into the skeletal…
October 23, 2025
Guests Agree: Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza Is a Pumpkin Smash!
The Reviews Are In! October 23, 2025“Went this year, it was beautiful and a very fun evening...definitely worth it” - Laraine M Our pumpkin public has spoken – the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza is receiving rave reviews!…
October 15, 2025
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Planning Future of Elephant Herd
A Plan for Elephants October 15, 2025The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and its satellite facility, the International Conservation Center, together forming the multi-accredited Zoological Society of Pittsburgh, are embarking on a new chapter of elephant care and conservation. A carefully…
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