Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Pittsburgh Zoo News 2015

Zoo Closed January 5 – February 13, 2015

The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium will be closed as beginning Monday, January 5 through February 13 as we work to improve the Zoo for our visitors and our residents. Education classes and private rentals will continue as scheduled. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium - Improving Your Zoo

 

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Here's the first installment in a series of articles and videos that give a behind the scenes look at life at the zoo.

While You Were Out: Behind the Scenes at the Pittsburgh Zoo | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

Pittsburgh Zoo to review use of dogs to control elephants | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

More on the dog / elephant subject :
Pittsburgh zoo ordered to stop stressing its elephants through use of dogs | World news | The Guardian

 

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Set To Reopen After Major Renovations CBS Pittsburgh

 

Peaceable kingdom: The zoo innovates by using dogs with elephants | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

Pittsburgh zoo to extend season passes by a month | TribLIVE

 

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium to reopen Saturday | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium announces The Islands, opening June 2015 featuring an island atmosphere full of native island species including siamangs, Visayan warty pigs, clouded leopards, and Philippine crocodiles. See the links below for more information.

The Islands

A new exhibit area, The Islands, is scheduled to open in June 2015. The Islands will offer an immersive atmosphere with cascading waterfalls, ponds, and the unique sounds of endangered animals. As visitors make their way along the winding pathway, siamangs, a primate species well known for its incredible vocalizations, will greet them. A distinctive Mohawk-like fur pattern on the critically endangered Visayan warty pigs will introduce the public to this animal never before exhibited in Pittsburgh. Further down the pathway, young and playful clouded leopards will enthrall the public with their playful and acrobatic movements. The more sedate yet intriguing Philippine crocodiles, one of the most endangered reptile species on earth, will eye visitors as they walk by.

As part of The Islands expansion, the former Safari Plaza restaurants will also be undergoing refurbishments and improvements. The new eating area, Jambo Grill, will include more indoor seating, an outdoor patio area, and a terrace that will allow diners to take in panoramic views of the elephants, giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs below. With these enhanced views of the animals and the thematic décor of Jambo Grill, visitors will enjoy an immersive experience that is truly reminiscent of an African safari.

As the facilities improve, so will the menus. The renovated Jambo Grill will offer more options alongside healthier choices for visitors of all ages, while maintaining the beloved traditional Zoo food such as chicken tenders and fries. When all of the improvements are completed, this area will be an idyllic spot to take a load off and refuel before continuing the journey through the Zoo.


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The zoo’s Galapagos tortoises will move to The Islands as well.

Pittsburgh Zoo to unveil new exhibit for endangered species | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

Here is a rendering of "The Islands" exhibit.

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Time lapse video of the progress that has been made thus far in the construction of The Islands, the Zoo's new exhibit area.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AJlrdPSb0Y

Time lapse of the progress of Jambo Grill.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wq4mmUYbOM

 

Awesome. This is a good reason for me to return to this zoo.

 

The link below has video from KDKA.

Crews Hard At Work On New Exhibit At Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium CBS Pittsburgh

 

Pittsburgh Zoo to present endangered species in The Islands exhibit | TribLIVE

 

Captivity may cause stress for polar bears, but Arctic also poses problems | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

Video from February construction of Jambo Grill and The Islands is now on the zoo’s website:

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Video from February construction of Jambo Grill and The Islands is now on the zoo’s website:

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