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August 27, 2025
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Accepted as Member of World Association of Zoos & Aquariums
Zoo Joins Global Alliance Dedicated to Animal Care and Conservation August 27, 2025The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has been accepted as the newest member of the World Association of Zoos & Aquariums (WAZA), the global alliance of regional associations, national…
August 15, 2025
Snowflake the Polar Bear Updates
Published June 29, 2025. Updated August 15, 2025. 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…
July 24, 2025
Bison: An American Success Story
July is National Bison Month July 24, 2025July is National Bison Month, celebrating an American animal icon that is a conservation success story. The bison’s tale reveals how an endangered and disappearing species can rebound from the brink of extinction.…
July 12, 2025
Celebrating Sharks & Rays
A Shark Is Born: sharks have a variety of reproductive strategies July 12, 2025Sharks are particularly vulnerable to the threats posed by humans because they reproduce slowly. They are slow growing and late to mature, have long pregnancies (between 9-12…
July 11, 2025
Game Changer: Humboldt Penguins and Brown Pelicans Are Joining Our Lineup
It’s a Great Day for Birds in Pittsburgh! July 11, 2025The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium announces the addition of some new players to the Kids Kingdom lineup – Humboldt penguins and brown pelicans! The penguins, warm weather South American birds,…
July 10, 2025
Chill Out with Ice Age: Frozen in Time
More Cool Facts About the Denizens of the Past July 10, 2025Have you visited Ice Age: Frozen in Time yet at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium? Don’t flake out - there is no better way to chill out during this…
June 25, 2025
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Receives "Transformative" $10 Million Gift from Anonymous Donors
Donation at the forefront of phase 1 of 20-year master plan to reimagine the Zoo June 25, 2025 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has received the most significant gift in the history of the organization: a $10 million donation. The…
June 21, 2025
Show Your Love for the Towering Titans of the Savanna
Pittsburgh Zoo celebrates World Giraffe Day June 21, 2025World Giraffe Day is Saturday, June 21. The second longest day of the year is highly appropriate to celebrate the tallest animal on Earth and raise awareness about the challenges giraffes face…
June 19, 2025
One Wild Party
Summer Safari in Bloom Again June 19, 2025Summer Safari, presented by UPMC Health Plan, is the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s biggest fundraiser of the year. This wildest of parties, happening Friday, June 20, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m., is even…
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
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Welcomes New Male Lion
Something to Roar About 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 companion for our lionesses…
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