Pride in Our People

Our digital series, Pride In Our People, features the incredible staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium through written first-person narratives. These are their stories!

April 25, 2024

Pride In Our People: Brendan

Our digital series, Pride In Our People, features the incredible staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium through written first-person narratives and/or podcast interviews.   Today, we are featuring Brendan, Facilities/Maintenance Manager! This is his story… I am the Facilities/Maintenance Manager. My…
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Mya the events coordinator standing with Lewis the Giraffe. Mya has long brown hair and a floral shirt. Lewis the Giraffe leans over her shoulder with his long neck looking for more lettuce to eat.
January 22, 2024

Pride In Our People: Mya

Our digital series, Pride In Our People, features the incredible staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium through written first-person narratives and/or podcast interviews.   Today, we are featuring Mya, an Events Coordinator! This is her story… I started working at the…
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Heather, the volunteer services manager stands with her mother and daughter. Heather holds out her hand with a red, green, and blue macaw perched on it.
November 1, 2023

Pride In Our People: Heather

Our digital series, Pride In Our People, features the incredible staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium through written first-person narratives and/or podcast interviews.   Today, we are featuring Heather, Volunteer Services Manager! This is her story… I have always loved animals,…
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Kids Kingdom curator, Henry stands next to the entrance sign to the Kids Kingdom area of the zoo. He wears a navy blue staff shirt and a cowboy hat.
September 1, 2023

Pride In Our People: Henry

Our digital series, Pride In Our People, features the incredible staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium through written first-person narratives and/or podcast interviews. 2024 Update: Henry has since retired from his Curator position, but is still active at the Zoo! Today,…
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Brea, a Senior Education Specialist stands with an Owl perched on her gloved hand. She had blonde hair and wears a navy blue staff uniform shirt.
May 30, 2023

Pride in Our People: Brea

Our digital series, Pride In Our People, features the incredible staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium through written first-person narratives and/or podcast interviews. Today, we are featuring Brea, a Senior Education Specialist! This is her story… I have always loved animals…
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April 28, 2023

Pride in Our People: Jessica

Our digital series, Pride In Our People, features the incredible staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium through written first-person narratives and/or podcast interviews.   Today, we are featuring Jessica, one of the Aquarists! This is her story… My professional journey here…
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judy with a sea lion. judy has light blonde hair and the sea lion is close to her face. she has a hand on the se lion's neck.
December 29, 2022

Pride In Our People: Judy

Our digital series, Pride In Our People, features the incredible staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium through written first-person narratives and/or podcast interviews. Today, we are featuring Judy, a keeper in Kids Kingdom! This is her story… Growing up, I always…
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josh feeding an alpaca from his hand. josh has short brown facial hair and he is wearing a tan pittsburgh zoo staff shirt.
November 28, 2022

Pride In Our People: Josh

Our digital series, Pride In Our People, features the incredible staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium through written first-person narratives and/or podcast interviews. Today, we are featuring Josh from the grounds department. This is his story… I am a laborer here…
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mo in front of the pygmy hippo habitat. mo has white facial hair and a gray shirt. the hippo has his mouth open in the background.
September 16, 2022

Pride In Our People: Mo

Our digital series, Pride In Our People, features the incredible staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium through written first-person narratives and/or podcast interviews. Today, we are featuring Mo, one of the mammal keepers. This is his story… Because my career started…
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kira with a sea lion. kira has straight blonde hair and is wearing a light blue pittsburgh zoo jacket. the sea lion is kissing her face.
August 29, 2022

Pride In Our People: Kira

Our digital series, Pride In Our People, features the incredible staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium through written first-person narratives and/or podcast interviews. Today, we are featuring Kira, who works in the commissary kitchen! This is her story… I always loved…
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jen d. at the sea turtle second chance release. jen has curly brown hair and is wearing a green zoo staff shirt. she is holding a sea turtle on the beach, which about to be released after rehabilitation
July 28, 2022

Pride In Our People: Jen

Our digital series, Pride In Our People, features the incredible staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium through written first-person narratives and/or podcast interviews.   Today, we are featuring Jen, one of the Aquarists! This is her story… I have always wanted…
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beth holding a small amassador animal snake in her hand. beth has short light colored hair and is wearing glasses, a swirly purple shirt, and green turtle necklace.
June 29, 2022

Pride In Our People: Beth I.

Our digital series, Pride In Our People, features the incredible staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium through written first-person narratives and/or podcast interviews. Today, we are featuring Beth I., a senior education specialist! This is her story… I am a Senior…
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