It's International Zoo & Aquarium Educators Day! Our incredible education team works every day to connect visitors of all ages with animals and our conservation mission. We thank them for all their hard work and dedication!

Swing on by the Zoo on Nov. 13! Make sure to wear orange and help us celebrate orangutans with exploration tables, story time, and arts & crafts. Join us to learn more about these critically endangered animals. Details: ow.ly/62Sc5105zXG

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We salute our service members and veterans on this Veterans’ Day. The Zoo is offering free admission to all active duty, reservists, and veterans with proper identification today, Nov. 11, 2026. Offer may only be redeemed at the admission gates. We hope to see you at the Zoo!

Lewis, our Masai giraffe, is a zooperstar! But behind those gentle eyes and towering presence, he relies on us. A donation to the Annual Fund helps all our incredible animals thrive and supports conservation and education efforts here and around the world. ow.ly/LBCW5105yI0

🦁 They grow up so fast!

Open a book and go on an adventure! It is Children’s Book Week. Here at the Zoo, reading is an important way to learn about nature and animals. Sign up your young learner for Story Time at the Zoo, a class for infants to age 5, accompanied by an adult: ow.ly/9XNK5105bSg

Halloween may be over, but pumpkins have a second life as enrichment for our animals. These recycled pumpkins brought gourd times to some Zoo residents this week!

This Polar Bear Week, we're focusing on the conservation efforts of our partners at Polar Bear International. They are working to save this vulnerable species in the wild. Learn more here: ow.ly/T3iz5104jsm

It's World Jellyfish Day! These incredible invertebrates have lived in our oceans for millions of years. Next time you visit the Zoo, stop by the Aquarium to check them out.

It’s Polar Bear Week! These cold-weather creatures are listed as a vulnerable species. Our partners at @PolarBears International are working to protect these beautiful bears and the ecosystem in which they live. Learn about conservation here: ow.ly/Wxxc51038NJ

🎃 We would like to extend a special thank you to our 2026 Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza sponsors! Your generous support meant a gourd time for all this spooky season.

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Chameleons are known for their sticky tongues, bulging eyes, and of course, their changing hues. Like the color-changing chameleon, you can help change the future for endangered wildlife with a donation to the Annual Fund. Learn more here: ow.ly/YyNF5102CIH

Not only does the time change this weekend, so do our hours. Beginning Nov. 1, 2026, the Zoo will transition to our off-season hours, in effect through March 31, 2027.

⏰ Zoo Opens: 9:30 a.m. for all guests
⏰ Front Gates Close: 3 p.m.
⏰ Zoo Closes: 4 p.m.

We would like to thank all those who attended our Legacy & Learning Luncheon! It was a great afternoon that included an update on our conservation work and estate planning tips. It’s the support of our donors that keeps us growing. Make a legacy gift: ow.ly/HTEx5102veB

📷 Meet our vet techs! 📷
We're giving you a closer look at the important work done by these integral members of our Animal Health Team. This is Taylor, a vet tech who loves working with the animals and their keepers.

This holiday season, we’ll be glowing with excitement! Back by popular demand … the Zoo Lights Drive-Thru. The Zoo will sparkle with holiday magic on select nights from November 27 to January 3. Details and tickets here: ow.ly/T9CJ5102cy9

Presented by @UPMCHealthPlan

Welcome back to Animal 101!

🧡🖤 Let's learn a little bit about the fascinating felines that made orange and black popular before Halloween. Pounce on these fast facts about Amur tigers. Look for our tigers in the Forest Passage during your next visit to the Zoo.

For many families, Zoo Camp feels out of reach. Financial hardships, transportation challenges, and childcare barriers can make participation impossible. That's why we've created the Campership Scholarship Program. Here's how you can make a donation: ow.ly/uXJ15101vJc

👻🍬 Thank you to our 2026 ZooBoo sponsors. We appreciate your generous support, and we are glad everyone had a spooktacular time! 🦇🍭

🥳 Happy birthday, Moka! Bo's mom turned 30 years old on October 16, and our gorilla troop celebrated with party planned by their caring and dedicated keepers. Here's a look at the fun!