Experiences to remember
What’s Happening
Wildlife can be found at every turn, and the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is no exception. Come experience all our wildlife has to offer!
Nov
8
Clue at the Zoo
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Nov
13
thru
Dec
14
Zoo Tots, Ages 2-3
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Nov
15
Presented by Peoples
Orange is for Orangutan Day
Oct
12
select btw.
Nov
16
Wildlife Academy, Ages 10-12
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Nov
22
thru
Jan
11
Presented by UPMC Health Plan
Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience
5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Dec
6
select btw.
Dec
21
Breakfast or Lunch with Santa
9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
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Nov 8
Clue at the Zoo
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Nov 13thruDec 14
Zoo Tots, Ages 2-3
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
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Nov 15
Orange is for Orangutan Day
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Oct 12select btw.Nov 16
Wildlife Academy, Ages 10-12
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Nov 22thruJan 11
Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience
5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
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Dec 6select btw.Dec 21
Breakfast or Lunch with Santa
9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
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African Elephant
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African Lion
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Aldabra Tortoise
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American Beaver
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Amur Tiger
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Barn Owl
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Black Rhinoceros
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Blacktip Reef Shark
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California Sea Lion
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Cheetah
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Flamingo
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Gentoo Penguin
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Grant's Zebra
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Komodo Dragon
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Kunekune Pig
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Macaroni Penguin
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Masai Giraffe
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Meerkat
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North American River Otter
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Ostrich
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Philippine Crocodile
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Polar Bear
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Pygmy Hippo
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Red Kangaroo
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Red Panda
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Visayan Warty Pig
African Elephant
African elephants are the largest living land-dwelling animals. They generally have no natural predators because of their great size.
Conservation
To make the world better for wildlife, the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium serves as a leader in uniting people to take conservation action.
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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!…
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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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October 2, 2025
Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza Returns to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Ready! Set! Glow! October 2, 2025Pumpkin season is back at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium as the Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza returns select nights October 2 through November 2. Here is the lowdown on what’s new at Pittsburgh’s perennial pumpkin-palooza. The…
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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…
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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.…
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