Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

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We hope you are having a wonderful holiday season and enjoying Wild Illuminations! If you haven't visited yet, it's a gr...
12/26/2024

We hope you are having a wonderful holiday season and enjoying Wild Illuminations! If you haven't visited yet, it's a great time to come see the lanterns, but if the cold isn't for you, we have added two new drive-thru dates on January 5 and 9! https://ow.ly/KSUf50Uvc6T

We wish you the wonder and magic of the holiday season! Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from the Pittsburgh Zoo and A...
12/25/2024

We wish you the wonder and magic of the holiday season! Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium!

The Pittsburgh Zoo will be closed today, Wednesday, December 25. We look forward to spotting you on another day!
12/25/2024

The Pittsburgh Zoo will be closed today, Wednesday, December 25. We look forward to spotting you on another day!

Looking for a last-minute gift? A Pittsburgh Zoo Membership is a fin-tastic gift for everyone on your list. Give a year ...
12/24/2024

Looking for a last-minute gift? A Pittsburgh Zoo Membership is a fin-tastic gift for everyone on your list. Give a year of animal adventures and you will be the shining starfish at the top of everyone's tree! https://ow.ly/O1ec50UvbGb

A reminder that the Zoo will be closed on December 25 and New Year's Day, January 1 .

The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, in cooperation with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, is hosting its annual Donatio...
12/23/2024

The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, in cooperation with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, is hosting its annual Donation Day on Monday, December 30. Visitors to the Zoo will enjoy free daytime admission with the donation of non-perishable items, such as canned goods and dry goods, to support neighbors across southwestern Pennsylvania facing food insecurity.

Donation items will be collected in the Zoo parking lot during the day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donation Day free admission is not applicable to additional daytime paid programming or Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience. Items must be non-perishable, shelf stable, and not past their expiration dates. No glass items, please. More details: https://ow.ly/3m2t50Uv5Wj

12/22/2024

The Sea Turtle Second Chance program is in full swing again here at the Zoo! In this One Wild Topic, we cover the rehabilitation of our sea turtles as well as our sea turtle in residence. Sponsored by Peoples Natural Gas

Who needs another sweater? When they open a Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Membership, you will see an expression of shear de...
12/22/2024

Who needs another sweater? When they open a Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Membership, you will see an expression of shear delight! https://ow.ly/kHk750UvbF6

While you are decking those halls, don't forget a Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Membership makes a great gift! Give a whole ...
12/21/2024

While you are decking those halls, don't forget a Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Membership makes a great gift! Give a whole year of visits to see the world's most captivating creatures! https://ow.ly/jpeQ50UvboG

Give a year of the world's most incredible animals from across the globe and beneath the sea! A Pittsburgh Zoo Membershi...
12/20/2024

Give a year of the world's most incredible animals from across the globe and beneath the sea! A Pittsburgh Zoo Membership is the perfect present for all of the animal lovers in your life. https://ow.ly/iQ9h50Uvbnc

This holiday season, please join us on National Visit the Zoo Day Friday 12/27 and celebrate our Zoo as a place to make ...
12/20/2024

This holiday season, please join us on National Visit the Zoo Day Friday 12/27 and celebrate our Zoo as a place to make cherished memories and connecting people to wildlife. Partnering with conservation organizations across the globe, weโ€™re inspiring our communities to conserve nature. Touch, feel, and learn more about our animals throughout the park with touch tables hosted by our Docents. Create an animal craft & join us for story time at 11:30am at Waterโ€™s Edge event space. Included with admission. We'll see you there!

WHO doesn't love a day at the Zoo? A Membership is the perfect holiday gift for everyone in your flock!
12/18/2024

WHO doesn't love a day at the Zoo? A Membership is the perfect holiday gift for everyone in your flock!

Roar in the New year a little early at our 'Zoo' Yearโ€™s Eve celebration! Decorate your own noisemaker and party hat and ...
12/17/2024

Roar in the New year a little early at our 'Zoo' Yearโ€™s Eve celebration! Decorate your own noisemaker and party hat and enjoy salt paint crafts and touch tables. Then, the ball drops at noon in the Aquarium! Included with admission.

Our employees Shafkat Khan and Jenn Torpie traveled to Uganda for conservation work in November! We are so proud of thei...
12/14/2024

Our employees Shafkat Khan and Jenn Torpie traveled to Uganda for conservation work in November! We are so proud of their efforts and the community they are building internationally.

First photo: From left to right, Dr. Margaret Drucilu (Head Veterinarian Murchison Falls NP), Herbert Kasozi (Makerere University), Jenn Torpie, Fred Kiiza (chief warden, Murchison Falls NP), Shafkat Khan after a collaborative meeting at the parks headquarters.

Second photo: The Snares to Wares community artisans at the village of Pakwach after a community conversation.

12/10/2024

Penguins are a beloved animal here in Pittsburgh. In this One Wild Topic, we cover some interesting facts about our gentoo and macaroni penguins, as well as the types of enrichment they receive.

Sponsored by Peoples Natural Gas

Happy International Day of Veterinary Medicine! Today, we honor our veterinarians who give our animal residents the best...
12/09/2024

Happy International Day of Veterinary Medicine! Today, we honor our veterinarians who give our animal residents the best care possible each and every day. Thank you for your knowledge, hard work, and dedication!

We are so glad you are having a dazzling time at Wild Illuminations! ๐ŸŒ It's a great weekend to visit!๐ŸฎKeep sharing your f...
12/07/2024

We are so glad you are having a dazzling time at Wild Illuminations! ๐ŸŒ It's a great weekend to visit!๐ŸฎKeep sharing your favorite lantern moments and tag us or use ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„Experience the magic ๐Ÿ‰โญ Tickets: https://ow.ly/eAGx50Umu3F

We at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium are thankful for your support this holiday season! Giving Tuesday yesterday raised o...
12/04/2024

We at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium are thankful for your support this holiday season! Giving Tuesday yesterday raised over $19,000 to bolster our initiatives in wildlife conservation and education!

We gratefully recognize friends like you who showed their compassion and concern for the planetโ€™s amazing animals.

Nyooooooooooooom ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ†Itโ€™s   ! They move so fast that they are in the air more than they are on the ground. Our cheetahs ce...
12/04/2024

Nyooooooooooooom ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ†Itโ€™s ! They move so fast that they are in the air more than they are on the ground. Our cheetahs celebrated with some fun enrichment. This day celebrates the cheetah, but also highlights the importance of conservation efforts as they face habitat loss and poaching.

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Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
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Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

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