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Dream Night 2021 Audio Tour
Dream Night is our annual event that is uniquely designed with our special guests in mind. This year, the event has transformed into an evening drive-thru experience to ensure our special families are able to enjoy the Zoo from the safety of their own vehicles. Journey through the Zoo while learning about your favorite animal friends from the comfort of your vehicle.
Have You Seen A Kinkajou?
Join us as we talk with an Animal Care Specialist highlighting Julie and Pequeño, two adorable education ambassadors! This episode is sponsored by Busy Beaver Building Centers, Inc.
Pride In Our People: Dr. Lauren
As part of our new series, Pride In Our People, we highlight the incredible staff here at the Zoo. This month, we are featuring Dr. Lauren, one of our Zoo veterinarians.
Behind The “SEAS” at the PPG Aquarium
Spend a day with our Aquarists at the PPG Aquarium!
Moving Fur-ward: An Update on Our Feline Families
Hear the latest on our new African lion pride, new cheetah family, and our Canadian lynx.
MEET OUR NEW CHEETAH FAMILY!
Regis, an Animal Care Specialist at the Zoo, shares what it’s like to work with our new cheetah family. This episode is sponsored by Dunkin’
Slimy Salamanders Could Be Hiding In Your Backyard
Hellbenders: what are they? We discuss these slimy but cute amphibians with our aquarist, Shanna Gay, and we learn about Heather, the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium’s very own hellbender.
It’s Cuttle, Not Cuddle
If they aren’t for cuddling, and they aren’t fish, then what are cuttlefish? Justine Curley intrigues us with all things cuttlefish, from how they can change colors in the blink of an eye, to how they hunt their food with their tentacles.
You’re a Horti- What?
Emmett Bender explains to us what a Horticulturist is, what they do, and why it’s important to have them in a zoo! While most people come to the zoo to see the animals, the green leafy things throughout the park are also important. They greatly affect the animals’ lives and the experience of the visitor.
Sugar Rush in Kids Kingdom
Have you ‘herd’ the news? The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium has a new herd of alpacas! Robin Chambers, one of our keepers in Kids Kingdom, talks to us about the stylish hairdos, personalities, and candy inspired names of the alpacas.
Cloudy with a Chance of Cats
The birth of our new clouded leopard cub is a significant milestone in the worldwide effort to save this vulnerable species. Karen Vacco, our Assistant Mammal Curator, discusses what what it’s like to raise a cub, the challenges faced when breeding clouded leopards, and our hopes for this incredible species.
Talking to the Animals
Keepers have close bonds with the animals they work with. Kesha Phares, one of our keepers in Kids Kingdom, gives us insight into the creative techniques she uses to build those relationships and enrich the lives of the animals she works with every day.