The last time I was at the Pittsburgh zoo I took some pictures of site work in progress. You can see them in the 2020 thread.
The Top of the World project is split into four phases. Phases one and two (The Islands & Jungle Trails) are complete. The next two phases are...
Dr. Baker plans to retire from President of the zoo. Dr. Baker to Retire | Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
I agree with everything TigerValley said. The cheetah cubs are nice, and are growing fast. They don't necessarily look like cubs anymore! Post...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I finally got around to uploading these to my computer from my recent visit. The 1st picture is on-going construction...
I'm not a "complainer" over things like smells at zoos. I understand I am entering their home, and their habitat. So while I understood these...
I did not see anything that would suggest either of those items are being changed. The new indoor facility is on the other side of the lion...
I went to the zoo yesterday and had a great time. It was my first visit since last fall and chose a weekday in the hopes crowds would be low and...
Here is a nice article on Brad Smith, zoo VP of facilities & construction: Brad Smith Brings the Top of the World to Ground Level
Has anyone been to the zoo since it has re-opened? I have read on other sites that they are, unfortunately, not enforcing masks. I'd really like...
Which outdoor window are you referencing? I'm imagining the area where the rehabbing sea turtles typically are right now.
Pittsburgh Zoo to reopen Friday with new guidelines | TribLIVE.com
This would be a bad situation for the zoo, and will likely continue to play out over the years. Funding is the lifeblood of almost any major zoo.
Hi PSO. Do you have any links to further back this info up? (not trying to argue at all, I'm genuinely interested in the info)
Thanks for providing your perspective as an "outsider." I don't know if I would agree that the Pittsburgh Zoo's management is shockingly bad, but...
Hey no need to apologize. Obviously, every poster on this forum has a deep love for animals and appreciates what zoos do not only for education...
Wow! What an amazing set of species that would be in my hometown zoo! All three of those species desperately need human support right now. I...
Thank you for the info TigerValley98. It would be amazing if Compass Point is started in 2020! I have a few more questions though if you are...
I wasn't aware the zoo would be without lions for a while. I do hope they revise the enclosure before they pick up any new lions. It is fairly...
Thanks for providing more info on your first draft. It helped me understand a bit more perspective on what you were aiming for. It is a real...
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