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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
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…
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
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…
March 14, 2025
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Recognized by the National Weather Service as StormReady®
The Zoo is the first in Pennsylvania to Receive Designation March 14, 2025National Weather Service officials have recognized the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium as a StormReady® community. The StormReady program helps community leaders and residents better prepare for hazardous weather…
March 3, 2025
Rescued Sea Turtles Recuperating at Pitsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Sea Turtle Second Chance Program Offers Hope March 3, 2025Seven rescued Kemp’s ridley, four green, and two loggerhead sea turtles are being rehabilitated at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium as part of its Sea Turtle Second Chance Program. The Kemp’s…
February 18, 2025
Pittsburgh Zoo Welcomes Bison to International Conservation Center
Iconic Species Launch an Exciting New Program February 18, 2025The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s International Conservation Center in Somerset has welcomed one of North America’s most iconic species – the American Bison. Four bison, one male and three females, arrived…
January 31, 2025
OpporZOOnity Knocks
Your Zoo is dedicated to inclusivity and accessibility February 1, 2025At the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to share the wonder of the animal world. A key part of our mission is to ensure…
January 19, 2025
Zoo Mourns Female Giraffe Sox after Long Bout with Chronic Condition
Masai Giraffe Was a Favorite of Staff and Guests January 19, 2025 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium community is grieving the passing of one of its biggest and most beloved residents, Sox, the 17-year-old female Masai giraffe, who was humanely…
December 19, 2024
Joy to the Earth
Your Guide to a Green Holiday Season December 19, 2024This year, consider dreaming of a green Christmas. With a little effort and imagination, you can reduce the environmental impact of the holiday season. Here are some ideas to celebrate the…
December 16, 2024
100% Chance of Rein...deer at the Zoo
Zoo Welcomes New Festive Guests December 16, 2024While Santa’s team prepares for its annual trot across the globe, two reindeer have landed at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium as part of Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience! New residents Rudy…
December 11, 2024
All They Want for Christmas Is Zoo!
Gift Ideas for One Wild Holiday December 11, 2024The holiday countdown clock is running! Do you need a gift for the animal lovers on your list? Shop no further - the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has got you covered! Here…
November 27, 2024
Holiday Giving Guide
A Season of Giving November 27, 2024As the winter holidays once again approach, gratitude and generosity take center stage. This holiday season, we invite you to join us in spreading joy, hope, and compassion for wildlife. It is because of…
November 18, 2024
Mickey the Penguin Celebrates 40th Birthday
Light the Candles and Break Out the Fish! November 18, 2024Mickey, the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s oldest macaroni penguin, celebrated a remarkable 40th birthday on Sunday, November 17, 2024. The beloved bird is one of the oldest penguins in North…
November 14, 2024
Make Spirits Bright with Wild Illuminations
Lanterns and Lights Unite for the Ultimate Light Show November 14, 2024The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium makes spirits bright this holiday season with Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience, presented by UPMC Health Plan, select nights November 15 – January…
October 24, 2024
Zoo Mourns the Loss of Beloved Gorilla, Ivan
Life-long resident Ivan was a Zoo favorite October 24, 2024 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is greatly saddened to announce the sudden passing of its western lowland gorilla silverback, Djembe, known as Ivan to the public. Ivan suffered cardiac arrest…
October 10, 2024
First Phase of Master Plan Revealed
A Road Map for Reaching New Heights October 10, 2024The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has big plans for one wild future – an ambitious two-decade master plan that will revitalize the entire Highland Park campus, focusing on the well-being of…
October 3, 2024
13 Reasons to Attend the Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza
The pumpkins have arrived! October 3, 2024 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza is Pittsburgh’s newest and shiniest must-see autumn event. In case you have not made up your mind yet to come to the bright side, we…
September 27, 2024
The Eagles Have Landed at the Pittsburgh Zoo
Liberty and Justice for All September 27, 2024 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium salutes the addition of the national bird to its roll call of residents - a pair of rescued bald eagles. The male, Justice, and the female, Liberty,…
September 19, 2024
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Earns AZA Accreditation
Prestigious honor reflects Zoo’s dedication to animal well-being, education, and conservation September 19, 2024 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is proud to announce that it has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) – the “gold standard”…
August 20, 2024
New and Improved Website Launch
Oh, what a new-fangled web we weave! August 20, 2024 Welcome to the new pittsburghzoo.org! Our Zoo team has been working hard behind the scenes over the last few months to deliver a website that is better, faster, and more…
August 9, 2024
New Immersive Butterfly Habitat Preview
Limited four-week August 2024 preview of seasonal 2025 experience August 9, 2024 Butterflies have landed at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium! “I Spy a Butterfly,” an all-new, seasonal, walk-through experience, is set to open to guests for a limited four-week preview on…
July 15, 2024
Penguin Chick Hatches
Look Out, Loretta! There’s A Multi-Species Family at the Zoo! July 15, 2024 A macaroni penguin chick scored a hat trick at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium: her egg was discarded by her parents, she was given an assist by…
July 11, 2024
Sneak Peek to Two New Seasonal Spectaculars
Update October 3: Information about both events now available! Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza and Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience Fall and Winter Programming to Amaze and Delight July 11, 2024 The summer may be heating up the city now, but…
June 6, 2024
Wallaby Joey Announced
A Hoppy Occasion in Kids Kingdom June 6, 2024 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium proudly announces the addition of a literal bouncing baby – a wallaby joey! The yet-to-be-named joey is now visible to the public in Kids Kingdom, while…
May 31, 2024
Red Panda Mascot Name Revealed
Pittsburgh, Say Hello to a Real Gem of a Red Panda: Ruby! May 31, 2024 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s new red panda mascot has a name – and it is a real gem! Following a naming contest with nearly…
May 30, 2024
Historic Pittsburgh Zoo
You asked, Lead Keeper Ray answered! Read Ray Bamrick's Historic Pittsburgh Zoo piece, in his own words, to learn all about how the Zoo got its start. I appreciate your excitement in responding to requests for Pittsburgh Zoo history questions.…
May 28, 2024
Zoo Launches Two Sensory Friendly Mornings
Early Admission Available on Select Dates for Guests with Sensory Processing Needs May 28, 2024 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium invites guests with sensory sensitivities to two new Sensory Friendly Mornings, June 12 and August 7, 2024, from 8:00 to…
May 15, 2024
Dr. Khan Visits Nepal with Red Panda Network
Dr. Shafkat Khan, Director of Conservation, took a trip to Nepal with the Red Panda Network. Read about his trip in his own words. The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is a collaborating member of the SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction)…
May 13, 2024
Zoo Rolls Out the Red Carpet for New Mascot
A Red-letter Day to Introduce a New Friend May 13, 2024 Update May 31, 2024: the contest has ended and the mascot's name has been revealed! The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is rolling out the red carpet for the debut…
April 17, 2024
“E-cycle Week” Offers Discounted Admission
Recycle a Mobile Device or Tablet and Receive $15 Admission April 21-27, 2024 April 17, 2024 Gorillas are on the line; answer the call! The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is pleased to present “e-Cycle Week,” which offers discounted daytime admission…
April 10, 2024
Sea Turtle Second Chance 2024 a Swimming Success
Bon Voyage! Six turtles released back into the ocean after months of rehabilitation April 10, 2024 Watch the Release Learn about sea turtles and the program from senior education specialists Beth and Brea, then watch the turtles head back to…
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