Celebrate the Red, White, and Blue at the Zoo! On Independence Day, all veterans receive free admission with a military ID. You can review all of our discount details here: Thank you to 84 Lumber for supporting our Military Admission Program

Going wild this weekend? “Paws” for a quick reminder: full costumes and face coverings are not permitted at the Zoo, but you are welcome to wear your ears, paws, and tails. See you soon!

Primates are getting some outdoor prime time this summer. Visit ring-tailed lemurs and cotton-top tamarins in Jungle Odyssey on your next Zoo adventure!

Do you like your toast with a side of tigers? Join us for Breakfast with the Animals! Enjoy early morning Christmas in July fun, then head out to explore the Zoo. Learn more:

🎵You can "glow" your own way! Enjoy the Zoo in the evening on Sunday, June 29, at our Family Pride Night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. featuring crafts, music, and friends. Tickets will be available online until 7:30 p.m. if you want to swim on by! Learn more:

The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has received the most significant gift in the history of the organization: a $10 million donation. The incredibly generous donors have decided to remain anonymous. This gift is transformative for Pittsburgh’s beloved Zoo.

ZooBrew is back on Saturday, August 9, and this time we're glowing wild! Join us for beer samplings, live music, animal visits, and games. Early bird discounts available now through June 30. Presented by Peoples Natural Gas. Tickets:

Summer Safari: A Secret Garden was a blooming success! A special thank you to all of our generous sponsors for helping our annual fundraiser blossom.

It's #WorldGiraffeDay! Join us for special touch tables, crafts, and keeper chats celebrating our tallest residents on the second longest day of the year! Included with admission. Learn more: Presented by Peoples Natural Gas

Just like Frankie, we'll be snacking tomorrow at Summer Safari! As a reminder: the Zoo gates will close at 1 p.m. and the park will close at 2 p.m. tomorrow, June 20. Summer Safari tickets will be available until 8 p.m. tomorrow. Learn more:

We have pride and we're not "lion"! Join us for Family Pride Night on Sunday, June 29 including crafts, music, and friends from throughout the community. Tickets:

Happy Father’s Day weekend! If you can pull Dad away from the action at the U.S. Open, come see what is swinging at the Zoo! Fathers receive free admission on Sunday, June 15, when they attend with their kids. #USOpen

Join us on Saturday, June 21, to celebrate World Giraffe Day. Explore touch tables, make a giraffe craft, and take a pledge to Eat Like a Giraffe to reduce your carbon hoofprint. Included with admission. Presented by Peoples Natural Gas. Learn more:

The Zoo invites guests with sensory sensitivities to our Sensory Friendly Mornings, sponsored by Clearview, offered 8-9 a.m. on four dates during peak season: Saturday, June 14; Wednesday, August 20; and Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Read more:

Everybody is welcome at the Zoo! This special after-hours inclusive summer night promises family fun with something for everyone. The evening features including crafts, music, and friends from throughout the community. Buy tickets here:

RT @peoplesnatgas: Today is the first day of @PghZoo’s Green Week, a week celebrating all the animals who share our world. We are proud to….

After the recent storms, Pittsburgh has a unique opportunity to rebuild its urban forest with purpose. Learn how planting the right trees in the right places can support wildlife, improve climate resilience, and create healthier neighborhoods:

Otis, our resident American Alligator, was smiling for #NationalAlligatorDay! He is back 'summering' in Kids Kingdom and looks forward to seeing you soon!

Happy #WorldOtterDay! Here's facts you otter know:. Sea otters have the world's thickest fur. River otters are one of the first animals to show signs of pollutants in their natural habitats. All otters eat around 30% of their body weight a day. Presented by @JASouthParkLLC

Unlock fun and savings with the One Wild Day Pass! Includes admission plus access to Ice Age: Frozen in Time, I Spy a Butterfly, Carousel, and a Digital Scavenger Hunt. Available until September 1, 2025. Your perfect day of adventure awaits! Learn more: