Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

We are counting down to 2021 by showcasing our holiday sweaters... decorated with waste! Yesterday, Julia from the Marketing Department featured her food-waste themed holiday gear while feeding Rihanna the porcupine. And today, Hayley from the Finance Department is showing off her sweater with accents made from plastic bags - while posing with Harbor the sea turtle, of course! pittsburghzoo.org/no-time-to-waste

Did you know that Macaroni penguins are thought to be the largest consumer of marine resources of all sea birds? Check out more facts about our feathered friends brought to you by our partners at SHOP 'n SAVE!

Dr. Lauren, a veterinarian here at the Zoo, is our next #PrideInOurPeople feature! Dr. Lauren loves being out on Zoo grounds and collaborating with the Animal Care Teams to ensure the best care for our animal residents Learn more about Dr. Lauren in her latest One Wild Place podcast episode! pghzoo.libsyn.com/pride-in-our-people-dr-lauren

As part of our #DestinationConservation series, in partnership with Peoples Natural Gas, we are going behind-the-scenes at our penguin exhibit! Please note: The Zoo is temporarily closed to the general public through Sunday, January 3.

At this time, the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium will temporarily close to the public from Saturday, December 12 through Sunday, January 3. Our Zoo Lights Drive-Thru will continue as planned. Please continue to visit pittsburghzoo.org for the latest updates.... Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support during this time!

Get a glimpse into the lives of Ray and Jordan, a father-daughter duo here at the Zoo, with our next #PrideInOurPeople feature! pittsburghzoo.org/pride-in-our-people-ray-jordan Thank you for all you do!

Give the gift of hope for 2021! Zoo Memberships include visits for the whole family and help support conservation efforts around the world. pittsburghzoo.org/gift-memberships Thanks for supporting the Zoo!

We are so excited to continue our Pride In Our People series with Tina, the first female laborer hired at the Zoo in 1986. Thank you for all you do, Tina! pittsburghzoo.org/pride-in-our-people-tina #PrideInOurPeople

Today, our friends at PA Virtual Charter School are hanging out at the penguin exhibit with our four penguin chicks: Iceberg, Snowball, Floppy, and Pippin!

‘Tis the season to give a gift that saves a species! Whether gifting a Zoo Membership, a plush toy, or a Wild Encounter experience, each purchase from our Holiday Gift Guide helps to support the education, conservation, and care of some of the most magnificent animals in the world. pittsburghzoo.org/holiday-gift-guide

Spend a day with our Aquarists - from the comfort of your home (or car!) Our new One Wild Place Podcast episode, "Behind The Seas", gives you an exclusive look into a typical day at the PPG Aquarium. Listen now! pittsburghzoo.org/podcast

Brighten up your holidays with the new Zoo Lights Drive-Thru! More than 200,000 environmentally friendly LED lights will transform the Zoo into a winter wonderland. Visit pittsburghzoo.org/zoo-lights for details.