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April 27, 2026
Zoo's Director of Conservation Visits Orangutan Information Centre in Indonesia
Dr. Shafkat Khan, the Director of Conservation at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, is on an adventure in Indonesia where he is working with the Orangutan Information Centre. Read updates from his trip here. The Orangutan Information Centre (OIC) is…
April 22, 2026
Be a Habitat Helper
Earth Day Tips to Create a Backyard Sanctuary April 22, 2026This Earth Day, as we contemplate the many issues that face our planet, it can be very overwhelming to figure out how to help. However, the best place to start…
April 21, 2026
Welcome to the Wild: Zoo Cuts Ribbon on New Entrance Plaza
Grand Opening of Gateway to the Wild April 21, 2026The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is ready to welcome guests with a new entrance fit for the animal kingdom – a stunning gateway to the wild featuring improved accessibility, beautiful natural…
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…
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