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
15
thru
Jan
12
Presented by UPMC Health Plan
Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lanterns Experience
5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Dec
1
select btw.
Feb
22
Presented by Peoples
Penguins on Parade
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Dec
7
select btw.
Dec
22
Breakfast or Lunch with Santa
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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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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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”…
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