Thousands of gourd-geous artistically carved pumpkins will glow in a spectacle unlike anything you’ve ever seen at this new family-friendly event! Nightly Oct 3-Nov 3.| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
A Plan for Elephants October 15, 2025The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and its satellite facility, the International Conservation Center, together forming the multi-accredited Zoological Society of Pittsburgh, are embarking on a new chapter of elephant care and conservation. A carefully… The post Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Planning Future of Elephant Herd appeared first on Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Pumpkin season is back at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium as the Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza returns select nights October 2 through November 2. Here is the lowdown on what’s new at Pittsburgh’s perennial pumpkin-palooza.| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Zoo Joins Global Alliance Dedicated to Animal Care and Conservation August 27, 2025The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has been accepted as the newest member of the World Association of Zoos & Aquariums (WAZA), the global alliance of regional associations, national…| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
July is National Bison Month July 24, 2025July is National Bison Month, celebrating an American animal icon that is a conservation success story. The bison’s tale reveals how an endangered and disappearing species can rebound from the brink of extinction.… The post An American Success Story appeared first on Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Sharks have a variety of reproductive strategies July 12, 2025Sharks are particularly vulnerable to the threats posed by humans because they reproduce slowly. They are slow growing and late to mature, have long pregnancies (between 9-12 months), produce few young,… The post A Shark Is Born appeared first on Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
It’s a Great Day for Birds in Pittsburgh! July 11, 2025The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium announces the addition of some new players to the Kids Kingdom lineup – Humboldt penguins and brown pelicans! The penguins, warm weather South American birds,… The post Game Changer: Humboldt Penguins and Brown Pelicans Are Joining Our Lineup appeared first on Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Have you visited Ice Age: Frozen in Time yet at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium? Don’t flake out - there is no better way to chill out during this sweltering summer!| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Supporting positive welfare at every stage of an animal’s life is integral to the Zoo’s mission. One of our oldest residents is Snowflake, who at age 29 is the second oldest polar bear in an accredited facility in the United… The post Snowflake the Polar Bear Updates appeared first on Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has received the most significant gift in the history of the organization: a $10 million donation.| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo celebrates World Giraffe Day June 21, 2025World Giraffe Day is Saturday, June 21. The second longest day of the year is highly appropriate to celebrate the tallest animal on Earth and raise awareness about the challenges giraffes face… The post Show Your Love for the Towering Titans of the Savanna appeared first on Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
