News
October 24, 2024
Zoo Mourns the Loss of Beloved Gorilla, Ivan
Life-long resident Ivan was a Zoo favorite October 24, 2024 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is greatly saddened to announce the sudden passing of its western lowland gorilla silverback, Djembe, known as Ivan to the public. Ivan suffered cardiac arrest…
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…
October 3, 2024
13 Reasons to Attend the Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza
The pumpkins have arrived! October 3, 2024 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza is Pittsburgh’s newest and shiniest must-see autumn event. In case you have not made up your mind yet to come to the bright side, we…
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,…
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”…
August 20, 2024
New and Improved Website Launch
Oh, what a new-fangled web we weave! August 20, 2024 Welcome to the new pittsburghzoo.org! Our Zoo team has been working hard behind the scenes over the last few months to deliver a website that is better, faster, and more…
August 9, 2024
New Immersive Butterfly Habitat Preview
Limited four-week August 2024 preview of seasonal 2025 experience August 9, 2024 Butterflies have landed at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium! “I Spy a Butterfly,” an all-new, seasonal, walk-through experience, is set to open to guests for a limited four-week preview on…
July 15, 2024
Penguin Chick Hatches
Look Out, Loretta! There’s A Multi-Species Family at the Zoo! July 15, 2024 A macaroni penguin chick scored a hat trick at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium: her egg was discarded by her parents, she was given an assist by…
July 11, 2024
Sneak Peek to Two New Seasonal Spectaculars
Update October 3: Information about both events now available! Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza and Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience Fall and Winter Programming to Amaze and Delight July 11, 2024 The summer may be heating up the city now, but…
June 6, 2024
Wallaby Joey Announced
A Hoppy Occasion in Kids Kingdom June 6, 2024 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium proudly announces the addition of a literal bouncing baby – a wallaby joey! The yet-to-be-named joey is now visible to the public in Kids Kingdom, while…
May 31, 2024
Red Panda Mascot Name Revealed
Pittsburgh, Say Hello to a Real Gem of a Red Panda: Ruby! May 31, 2024 The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s new red panda mascot has a name – and it is a real gem! Following a naming contest with nearly…
May 30, 2024
Historic Pittsburgh Zoo
You asked, Lead Keeper Ray answered! Read Ray Bamrick's Historic Pittsburgh Zoo piece, in his own words, to learn all about how the Zoo got its start. I appreciate your excitement in responding to requests for Pittsburgh Zoo history questions.…
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