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!
Apr
1
thru
Sep
7
Dinosaurs!
Jun
21
Father's Day Celebration
9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Jun
21
World Giraffe Day
10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Jun
30
Family Pride Night
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Jul
11
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Sep
27
Breakfast with the Animals
7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
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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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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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June 16, 2026
Super Trooper
The Sea Turtle Who Stayed Behind June 16, 2026World Sea Turtle Day highlights the vital role these creatures play in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems and champions the survival of these magnificent marine reptiles. Sea turtles have survived 110 million years…
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June 16, 2026
Dub the Cub: Pittsburgh’s Newest Lion Needs a Name
Suggest a Name for a $5 Donation June 15, 2026We heard the roar of the people! The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s two-month-old female lion cub is capturing hearts even behind the scenes. While she continues to grow with her mom…
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May 29, 2026
Five Reasons Why You Should Come to Summer Safari
Summer Safari: Zoorassic Park is set for Friday, June 5 May 28, 2026On Friday, June 5, Summer Safari: Zoorassic Park, presented by UPMC Health Plan, turns back the clock … way back to the days of the dinosaurs! Guests are…
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May 19, 2026
It’s a Grrrrl!
Lion Cub Born at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium May 19, 2026Update: June 16, 2026 We heard the roar of the people! The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s two-month-old female lion cub is bonding with her parents behind the scenes, but capturing…
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May 14, 2026
Gorillas on the Move
Frankie Heads to Boston as Pittsburgh Zoo Welcomes New Silverback May 13, 2026Frankie, the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s resident seven-year-old male western lowland gorilla, will soon begin a new chapter in Boston as part of the American Association of Zoos…
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