The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium has graciously allowed The Central Outreach Wellness Center to utilize their main parking lot for drive-through COVID-19 testing. 550 COVID-19 tests will be available on Monday, March 23, 2020 starting at 11:00 am. The Central Outreach Wellness Center asks to please bring a photo ID and insurance card. “We will…
The annual Penguins on Parade is returning to the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, starting December 7th. Guests can watch the zoos penguins parade along the pathways outside of the aquarium every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. This year, the parade will be led by the Zoo’s newest penguin chick, Iggy. “Since Iggy is…
The Pittsburgh Zoo hosted a one year birthday bash this weekend for Frankie, a Western lowland baby gorilla. Last May, twenty-two-year-old Moka gave birth to her second son, Frankie, while on exhibit. Since many guests had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness Frankie’s birth, the zoo wanted to share his first birthday with visitors. Zoo officials…
If you make a visit to the Pittsburgh Zoo this summer, you may get a glimpse of a cute little baby gorilla! Twenty-two-year-old Western lowland gorilla Moka, gave birth to her third baby while out on exhibit yesterday morning at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. The birth created quite an experience for visitors who…
Just down the road from Hersheypark, nearby ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park will celebrate its 40th anniversary the weekend of May 5-6 2018 with various fun activities the whole family can enjoy. Founded in 1910 when Milton S. Hershey formally organized his Park’s growing collection of wild animals, the Hershey Zoo reopened to the public…
A black rhinoceros calf was welcomed into the world this week at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. Wednesday afternoon, Zoo keepers watched in awe as the Azizi (the mother), delivered the baby without any human interference. The calf is only the second black rhinoceros born at the Pittsburgh zoo since 2014. According to the zoo, rhino…
When you think of wintertime activities, visiting the zoo may not be the first thing that comes to mind. While it might be a little cold, it’s one of the best times of the season to make a visit. Not only are the crowds and strollers lighter, but the animals are super active! Yesterday, we…