Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

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Address
7370 Baker St,
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Operating schedule
9:30 AM–4 PM
Phone number
(412) 665 3640
Email
visitorservices@pittsburghzoo.org

Dedicated to education, research, and conservation, the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium participates in 25 Species Survival Plans and proudly exhibits 32 threatened or endangered species. Its expansive, naturalistic habitats offer immersive encounters with wildlife from around the globe:

  • Asian Forest: Home to endangered snow leopards, Siberian tigers, and bar-headed geese in rugged terrain.
  • African Savanna: A 16-acre landscape where lions, zebras, giraffes, elephants, black rhinos, and more roam freely, including two lively African elephant calves.
  • Tropical Forest Complex: A lush indoor rainforest housing over 90 primates, including cotton-top tamarins, orangutans, and one of North America's largest western lowland gorilla troops. With 150 plant species from three equatorial regions, it's a jungle brought to life.
  • Cheetah Valley: Tall grasses conceal the swift and elusive cheetah, capable of reaching 70 mph.
  • Bear Habitats: Discover mighty Kodiak bears, black bears, and spectacled bears navigating rocky terrain.

Pennsylvania's only public aquarium features cutting-edge displays: a crawl-through stingray tunnel, a two-story shark tank, and revolving exhibit tanks. See penguins, jellyfish, potbellied seahorses, an electric eel, Pacific octopus, live coral, and many other aquatic wonders.

Take a global tour featuring rare species like the Komodo dragon, tree kangaroos, and massive 100-pound pythons.

Consistently ranked among the nation's top children's zoos, Kids Kingdom invites young explorers to walk among goats, deer, and sea lions, climb into the Animal Connections Playground, and explore interactive exhibits. At the Discovery Pavilion, children can experience:

  • A 40-foot bat flyway with sound-reactive piano wire
  • A tunnel aquarium with fish swimming overhead
  • Meerkat tunnels with pop-up windows for face-to-face views

Whether connecting with a Siberian tiger or giggling at baby gorillas and orangutans, every visit offers a chance to explore the untamed. Discover endangered species, enjoy educational exhibits, and embrace wildlife in environments that mirror the natural world.

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