Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

Committed to education, research, and wildlife conservation, the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is actively involved in 25 Species Survival Plans and proudly exhibits 32 threatened or endangered species. Major naturalistic habitats at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium include the following: The Asian Forest: Rugged habitats are home to the endangered snow leopard, regal Siberian tigers, and "Olympian" bar-headed geese. The African Savanna: Lions, zebras, ostriches, black rhinos, giraffes, elephants, and other African animals roam 16 acres of majestic landscape. The thriving African elephant herd includes two calves, a female born in September of 1999 and a male born in September of 2000.

The Tropical Forest Complex: A steamy indoor rainforest houses more than 90 primates from all parts of the globe, such as cotton-top tamarins, orangutans, and one of North America's largest western lowland gorilla troops. A hundred and fifty different plant species from three equatorial regions of the world create an exotic jungle environment. Cheetah Valley: Tall grasses immerse this shy, agile cat that can run up to 70 miles per hour. Bears: Colossal kodiak bears and black and spectacled bears forage through rocky hills. The PPG Aquarium: The new PPG Aquarium, which opened in June of 2000, features state-of-the-art exhibits such as a crawl-through stingray tunnel, a two-story shark tank, and unique revolving tanks (the first of their kind to be exhibited publicly). An array of aquatic species is on exhibit, including penguins, sharks, a Pacific giant octopus, jellyfish, potbellied sea horses, an electric eel, live coral, and much more. It is Pennsylvania's only public aquarium. 

Niches of the World: This habitat world tour features the rare Komodo dragon, enormous 100-pound pythons, and rare tree kangaroos. Kids Kingdom: Ranked among the country's top three children's zoos, Kids Kingdom teaches children what it is like to be an animal. Exhibits include walk-through goat and deer yards, a sea lion pool, a netted bird enclosure, and the Animal Connections Playground. Discovery Pavilion features interactive displays, touch-screen learning centers and unique animal exhibits, such as a 40-foot bat flyway where visitors can hear vocalizations and flight movements through strung piano wire; a walk-through aquarium with huge fish swimming overhead; and meerkat tunnels where kids can burrow through and pop up in bubble windows face-to-face with the furry critters.

Explore the untamed! In one exciting visit, give your family the experience of a major zoo and aquarium. Interact with kangaroos, deer, and goats in Kids Kingdom, ranked one of the nation's top three children's zoos. Marvel at baby African elephants, laugh at swinging young orangutans, go ga ga over the baby gorillas, or make a connection with a Siberian tiger! Watch the penguins waddle in our incredible new aquarium. You'll unlock the mysteries of wildlife in educational exhibits that immerse you in the animals' natural environment. The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has a unique collection of rare animals, including 24 endangered species. Tram rides through the Zoo are available.