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
June 20, 2025. Pittsburgh’s favorite soiree for a summer eve returns to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium as Summer Safari: A Secret Garden, presented by UPMC Health Plan, bursts onto the scene.| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium connects people to wildlife, inspiring our communities to conserve nature for future generations.| 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
Summer Safari, presented by UPMC Health Plan, is the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s biggest fundraiser of the year. This wildest of parties, happening Friday, June 20, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m., is even more poppy-lar in 2025 with a “Secret Garden” theme that finds the verdant Zoo grounds blooming even brighter than usual!| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Replanting Pittsburgh’s Urban Forest for Wildlife and Climate Resilience By Shafkat Khan, Director of Conservation May 30, 2025On April 29, we experienced a powerful windstorm in Pittsburgh and Southwest Pennsylvania, toppling power lines, damaging homes, and felling hundreds of mature… The post After the Storm appeared first on Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
If you want to take a walk on the wild side, the Zoo is thrilled to welcome guests for a summer of family fun! There are many new and exciting things that will make your visit truly zoo-perb!| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
This Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium announces the addition of a new mane attraction – Hondo, an eight-year-old male African lion from the Idaho Falls Zoo, who has arrived as a companion for our lionesses Abana and Scarlett.| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
