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Visit Pittsburgh’s wild neighbors at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium!
Plan Your Visit
Explore 77 acres of fun at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium! Become immersed as you make your journey through different areas of the Zoo. Featuring more than 8,000 animals from 600 species, the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is one of only a handful of zoo and aquarium combinations in the country. Animals you may see along the way include red pandas, lions, elephants, giraffes, sea lions, penguins, and more. Read on for insider tips to get the most out of your next visit! Tickets can be purchased online to save time at the admission gates.
Kidsburgh 2023 Passport
Make planning your summer visit to Pittsburgh easy! Get your FREE Kidsburgh 2023 Passport delivered straight to your phone for access to passholder-only discounts as you earn points for each check-in to redeem for exclusive prizes.
Membership
Visit the Zoo for free as often as you like for an entire year with a Zoo Membership! A membership pays for itself in just two visits and offers plenty of benefits including free admission during regular business hours, free parking, discounts to educational classes and gift shops, and more. Buy, renew or gift a membership today!
Extra Tips For Your Visit
Wild Encounters
Get closer than you’ve ever imagined to some of your favorite Zoo residents! Wild Encounters are a 30 minute private experience with Zoo animals and an expert that can accommodate a group of up to five guests. Your Wild Encounter also includes Zoo admission. Book your Wild Encounter here.
Themed Areas
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is separated into nine different themed sections including many indoor and outdoor areas with interactive, kid-friendly exhibits. Be sure to explore all nine areas for the ultimate zoo and aquarium trip!
Forest Passage
African Savanna
Tropical Forest
The Islands
Jungle Odyssey
Aquarium
Water's Edge
Kids Kingdom
Worlds of Discover
Online Food Ordering Now Available
Feeding your heard is now easier than ever with online ordering available at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. Grab a salad on the run, chicken fingers on the fly or "made-to-order" fries to-go!
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Upcoming Events
In addition to daily animal excitement, the Zoo offers special programs throughout the year. For the latest updates and additional offerings, please visit the Events page on their website.
Pittsburgh is KidsBURGH®!
Pittsburgh is the perfect destination for unforgettable family fun! Featuring many fantastic attractions, Pittsburgh has plenty of entertainment options for kids of all ages. Plan your KidsBURGH® trip today!
