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Penguins on Parade at Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium

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Penguins on Parade at Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
"The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is a great attraction for families who are looking for things to do in Pittsburgh. Through animal exhibits, educational programs and many conservation projects, the Zoo strives to make sure the Earth is a suitable home for all life.Current hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with gates closing 4:30 p.m."
Address: 7340 Butler Street, Pittsburgh 15206
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
Street Number: 7340 Butler Street
Zip Code: 15206
categories: local business


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Reviews
This is a great place to go with family. I especially enjoyed the elephants, although I am sure they regularly change their exhibits. If you go, plan on bringing extra money for drinks and food. A bottle of Aquafina was $5.35. You could also opt to bring your own water and snacks, but make sure you follow the rules. Today when we checked into the gate, we didn't have anyone check our bags. But always follow the rules they have on their site. It took us about 3 hours to walk briskly around the Zoo. If you want to take your time, I'd give it 5 hours and plan on eating. For those with walking troubles, you can rent a scooter in advance or rent a wheel chair. There are lots of hills to plan for, so make sure you have a good pusher for the chair. It is a wooded area, but sunscreen is still a good thing to have. Most of all, have fun! Hope this helps.
It’s a great zoo! I love the hiking option instead of the escalator. I do wish the animal exhibits were a bit bigger and they would focus on more education around our oceans. Otherwise, they have a great amount of programs and special events that I love to attend and I’m a member of the zoo. There’s always something happening there! I like that they have selections of craft beer and they’re starting to have more food from around the world. It would be nice if 1-2 nights a week they opened later and closed later like 11-7 in the summer months, but I understand that probably throws the animals off their feeding schedules. Photos are from multiple trips.
I like the new part of the zoo. A lot of the animals were not visible or in their enclosures. The enclosures seem really small compared to every other zoo I've been too. This zoo is not accredited anymore by the AZA and that is concerning. There is a huge lack of employees which can sour the experience. I recommend using the hiking trail as opposed to using the elevator or escalator. With a little effort, you can easily push a stroller up the hill. It's pressed down dirt and not too steep, most healthy people are able to do it easily. Definitely get yourself some Dip N Dots they are a must have and a family favorite. They have a few gift shops to explore and scooter rentals. They have food options and you can also bring your own lunch. The food is outrageously priced and often sits under a heat lamp all day.
I love the zoo! I've been coming here for years. It has a nice easy walk through so you don't really get lost. We recently attended the Asian Lantern Festival and it was such a cool experience! The adults and kids both were amazed.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYesPrice for adult entry$16–20
A fairly average experience overall. There is a lot of very well designed scenery/foliage sections throughout the zoo, although the enclosure decorations and foliage are often a bit lacking. Was surprised to see the relatively small size of many of the exhibits, especially for animals with roaming habits, as well as the large amount of dirty glass. There were a few main exhibits that had no animals, but this was likely due to both time of year and maintenance. The aquarium was quite well done for a zoo, with both good set design and exhibits.
We went for the Chinese Lantern festival. The display was beautiful. Especially after dark. Be forewarned it's a lot of walking. Up hill and down. You can reserve a scooter,but they go fast .So if you need a scooter reserve one asap. The only disappointment was the were supposed to have food available, Chinese food. But it was at the very top of the hill of the zoo.But by the time we were able to make our way to the top of the hill it was closed we were the first group admitted in for the event that night. Some of the other food booths that were supposed to be available were also closed. There were a couple open at the entrance and beer and popcorn at the top of the hill. All in all we still enjoyed the event. The staff was nice and they had some nice souvenirs.
just did the private encounter with the male giraffe. IT WAS AMAZING!! it was a 30 minute encounter. it is only limited to a 5 person group but 2 people didnt show so it ended up being private for us. highly recommended! he was the sweetest animal! you get to be up close and personal with the animal. you get to feed him. they don't let you pet him for obvious reasons - he's a wild animal. they do let him smell you though. the zoo keeper was very very nice/ informative. so worth the money. plus the money goes back into animal care which is a plus.. definitely doing the red panda encounter next! overall I'd say spend the money and do a once in a lifetime thing!
Nice zoo to spend a few hours at. Almost all of the animals were out with the exception of one of the bird enclosures and the polar bear. We got there early enough to see everything while it was cooler outside but by the late afternoon a lot of the animals weren't viewable as it was quite steamy out. I'm assuming they were hiding from the sun, which I can't blame them for! Though I do wish that the glass that the animals were behind was cleaned more regularly. Also some of the enclosures seemed quite small, especially the Orangutan exhibit. I love how the layout is linear and you don't waste time trying to navigate enclosures. The aquarium was a nice end to the day but I wish that the tanks were a bit more clean/clear. Also with the skylight in the main area the reflections made it practically impossible to take photos. All that said if you like visiting zoos this one is nice overall.
So I went on a day that was gloomy and lightly raining. It was awesome! Most people don't want to walk in the rain, so I was able to see the animals in peace and quiet. I also got to see each animal by myself with no one else around or fighting for a spot to see the animals. I spent probably 30 min watching the tigers with no one bothering me. It was serene. The layout of the zoo is awesome because it is just a huge loop that allows you to see everything. The only downside to going on a slightly rainy day is some of the animals aren't out in the exhibits but they are in their enclosures. You can still see them and I think get closer because it's just glass separating you from them.
We had such a great time visiting this past weekend. My 7 year old had a blast! Even though it's fall, we had a decently warm day and all of the animals were out! I haven't been to Pittsburgh Zoo in 7 years, and I was very happy to see the changes since then. It's always a memorable experience visiting this zoo!Visited onWeekendWait timeUp to 10 minPrice for adult entry$16–20
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