Special Events

Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012

Time: 6-9 p.m.

Price:
Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
Children under 2: Free

Facebook Fan Night is back! This special behind-the-scenes event was so popular last year that we’re doing it again.

After closing for the day on Thursday, May 24, we’ll re-open our gates for Facebook Fan Night, which will let our social media followers have the Zoo to themselves for a few hours.

The evening includes behind-the-scenes visits with our tigers and giraffes, and in the PPG Aquarium where you will get a unique opportunity to see sting rays, sharks, and other ocean creatures up close and personal from the top of the large ocean tank.  Then enjoy a special encounter with one of our miniature Mediterranean donkeys.         

Don’t forget to bring your camera so you can catch a lasting memory with our shark or polar bear mascot!  

Click here to buy tickets now!  

All ticket sales are final. Refunds/exchanges will not be granted. Your tickets are valid only for the date on which you are registered.

*Animal encounters subject to change. Strollers permitted in the Zoo, but not behind the scenes.

FAQ

Will I get to pet the giraffe?
Maybe. For Facebook Fan Night, our giraffes, Mel and Sox, come up to an area where they can walk around, munch on leaves, and bend down to be petted by visitors if they choose. In general, Mel really loves attention from people, but we can’t guarantee that he’ll let you pet him.

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Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012

Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Price: Free with admission

It’s kite-flying season! Come to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Saturday, April 28 for a day filled with kite fun. Kids of all ages are invited to participate in kite-themed crafts, games, and activities all around the Zoo.

Kites for Kids is sponsored by Kids Voice and American Eagle Outfitters.

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Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012

Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Price: Free with Admission

Celebrate conservation at Party for the Planet this Saturday at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.  Play recycling games, make eco-friendly crafts, and visit with the Litter Bug and Zoo Mascot. It’s a great way to learn, have fun, and celebrate Earth Day!

Don’t forget to bring along your old cell phones. We recycle them to help save gorilla habitats that are currently being destroyed as mining for Coltan, a mineral used to make cell phones, increases.

Party for the Planet is sponsored by PPG Industries.

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Dates: Saturday, April 14, 2012

Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Price: $10 for students with valid college student ID.

The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium has teamed up with Point Park University’s Sport, Arts, and Entertainment Management (SAEM) program to launch “Zoo U”, a day of entertainment and activities for college students in the Pittsburgh area.

Zoo U, scheduled for Saturday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature live entertainment from The Composure, Paper Politicians, Crash City, and On the Run. College students can test their skills at sumo wrestling, football toss, and hockey slap shots.  There will also be body painting, contests and raffles. Students can also meet zoo keepers and learn fun and interesting information about animals. Anyone who brings an old cell phone to recycle will have a chance to win a behind-the-scenes tour of the Zoo. Tickets are discounted to $10 for students with a valid college student ID. [click to continue…]

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Dates
Feb. 4, 11,18,25; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Time
11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Price
Free with admission

Winter Safari, held every Saturday during February and March, will take place in the Tropical Forest and PPG Aquarium, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Learn about animal habitats, lifestyles, and conservation efforts.  Each week a different animal is highlighted.

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Date
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 SOLD OUT
Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 SOLD OUT

Time
6-9 p.m.

Cost
Members: $70 per person
Non-Members: $75 per person

Join us for dinner, cocktails, and an adults-only presentation by Henry Kacprzyk, who will reveal the intimate secrets of exotic animal mating. From the most violent mating battles to the subtlest courting rituals, learn how the animals of land, sea, and air find love in the wild.

Along with Henry’s presentation, the night includes an open bar with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a formal dinner with dessert, docents with small animals, and a special Water’s Edge animal event. [click to continue…]

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Date
Saturday, March 10, 2012

Time
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Cost
Members: $25
Non-members: $35

Cupcakes are all the rage these days. Join the Zoo’s very own Chef Jess as she shows you how to make cupcakes gone wild! After a delicious breakfast, you’ll turn basic cupcakes into edible masterpieces and then head out into the Zoo to walk off the calories and see some of the animals that inspired your culinary creativity. All participants should be ages 13 or older. (Younger pastry chefs can attend our Cupcake Critter class.)

REGISTRATION CLOSED.

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Where:
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

When:
Saturday, November 3, 2012

Time:
Registration begins at 7 a.m. Race begins at 8 a.m. rain or shine!

Who:
This race is professionally timed for the serious runner, and an enjoyable experience for the leisurely walker.

Course Description:
Truly unique, this challenging course begins in the Zoo’s parking lot, winds up One Wild Place, heads through the Zoo, and finishes back at the Start/Finish.

Registration Fee:
Pre-registration: $25 per person (ended 10/28/12).
Day-of registration: $30 per person.
No refunds. All runners will receive a T-shirt. All proceeds benefit the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

Race day registration begins at 7 a.m. in the Zoo’s parking lot.

No pets please!

To register click here.

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