Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Zoo and Aquarium
Highland Park, Pittsburgh
"Polar bears are awesome but they need other types of bears"(11 Tips)
"The Penguins are the best!"(11 Tips)
"... penguins, and elephants. Get a orange crush icee on your way out,..."(5 Tips)
"Favorite exhibit would HAVE to be the red panda!!!! Love them!!"(3 Tips)
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It's a nice well kept zoo with a variety of animals. They also have their own aquarium. They are also adding on for an island section. I have been to several zoos and this one is the best.- MattJune 27, 2016Well worth the money, tons to see and do, my favorites were the flamingos, penguins, and elephants. Get a orange crush icee on your way out, super tasty on a hot day.
Lilith FuryDecember 27, 2016Watching the baby elephant get a bath is beyond precious. I also really love the fact there is a petting zoo within the zoo, as it made my son incredibly happy to play with the goats (his favourite)
Get here early around opening times or later in the afternoon or you'll regret it, especially on free admission days!
Carolina RevillaJuly 4, 2017The zoo is on a hill therefore the easiest thing to do is to take the tram around the zoo. It's only $2 per person. When you get to the zoo there's an elevator, no need to hike up
Doug RayMay 28, 2013The Penguins in the Aquarium are fans of the Penguins in the Arena. Historically, the Zoo would loan the local hockey team a Penguin, but it didn't always work out so well.
Amanda ChangurisAugust 9, 2014A great value for a day of exploration and fun. Splurge and spend the extra $10 to get a photo with an elephant!
Lydia SchmittelJuly 11, 2013If you have small kids grab a membership, always pack your lunches and you can spend hours here several times a month for relatively inexpensive educational amusement.
Sean MillerApril 24, 2021We really enjoyed our time at the zoo. Most of the animals were out and the weather was perfect.
Nikolai May YdeJune 17, 2016I really liked how the zoo was built directly into the forest and hillside. It felt much more "natural" than a regular zoo.- Joseph PrattJune 6, 2018I will be going to the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium with my relatives on June 15th. I went to the zoo many times whenever I was younger ... and I haven't been there in several years.
Amanda GriffinMay 1, 2014I am from Cleveland and drive out to PA for zoo trips! My husband, daughter and I love it!
Chhaya KhatriAugust 1, 2016Worth taking the van ride in $2 per person. Otherwise its too much walk and may get tired on sunny days.
Daniel CrumNovember 22, 2018Although Pittsburgh itself is a charming town, the Zoo is not. It’s tragically small compared to other nearby zoos: Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, & etc. It’s also WAAAY too small for the crowds.
Jess BurnettJune 29, 2013Penguins, polar bear, & elephants were pretty much the only animals out walking around. Penguins were great! Otherwise kind of disappointed :/, try Cleveland zoo, I like it better
Heather TrautmanJuly 6, 2013I love the sand play area that they made! Shady and cool for the adults, and lots of fun for the kids!!
Joe HenkelsAugust 14, 2020Great place to bring the kids. Annual pass is recommended if you have a family.
Andrew PotterDecember 15, 2012I come here every year for my birthday! It's seriously one of my favorite places ever! Love the sting rays and the otters!
Antonio MaxieMay 25, 2012Don't be suprised if all the animals aren't up and moveing. They get tired too. But walk around twice! Also, get your walking shoes on enjoy
Danielle KoserJune 18, 2013I do NOT recommend Safari restaurant, tables & condiment station are filthy. In addition, thw staff stands around eating and talking when they could b cleaning the HUGE puddle in the seating area.
The new viewing area for the giraffes and zebras is really excellent
- AngelaAugust 2, 2013Strange set up but I've been spoiled by the National Zoo. Favorite exhibit would HAVE to be the red panda!!!! Love them!!
Amanda Gribble WilsonJanuary 26, 2012Loads of fun, and easy for kids to manage. Don't miss checking out their QR codes. Enjoy!
Danielle RhinelanderAugust 17, 2013Awesome zoo! By far the best I've been too. We love African Wild Dogs & the tigers!
Painting with a TwistJune 21, 2013Fun place to visit with lots for the family to see. The polar bear exhibit is "cool" when he finally decides to take a swim. ;)
ratedx_gaming TSeptember 21, 2013Really big zoo but easy to get around. Loved the Komodo Dragon's and Red Panda's!
Kate SAugust 5, 2010Go early! Like right when it opens, it is less crowded and you will get to see 90% of the animals awake before it gets really hot
Rebecca PaulMay 14, 2011Great place to take very young kids... My son loves the aquarium as a baby b/c of all the pretty colors.
The Asian Lantern Festival runs August through October- Patrick WhippleAugust 18, 2011I just wish they had more bears. Polar bears are awesome but they need other types of bears
At the sea lion underwater window in Kids' Kingdom, take a quarter and slide it along the bench. See what happens!
Eva KerschbaumerApril 14, 2010What great weather. Took the little guy (7 year-old Kristian) to the zoo on Sunday and it was fantastic. Really great that Pittsburgh has such nice zoo. Scott says it is so much better than when he wa
Brandon WhiteSeptember 15, 2011Go here during later hours near park closing and you can do everything... Almost like your own park
Rob M.September 4, 2010I have been here at least a dozen times during the week. Today I went on a Saturday and I swear more animals were out and about.
Ben SteinerAugust 16, 2014Not the greatest zoo in the world. Monkey House is interesting enough. PPG Aquarium is ok but nothing to write home about. $2 ticket discount if purchased @ Giant Eagle.
Mary LangerJune 25, 2014Skip the bear as quickly as possible. It is going crazy locked up in there. It was peeing itself. Wish the zoo would let it be free.
Anita ConnerAugust 29, 2016I think I had myself boosted up "for nothing" 🤔🙄.. Waste of my time.. The gift shoppe was more exciting to me than anything.. Never again.. When I come to PA ..😏🤗😎
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