Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium News 2017

With Jungle Odyssey on horizon 2017 should be a interesting year for the zoo.

 

Coolio' spring debut will be a big event too.

 

Oh I forgot that. Glad he is finally making his debut after 2 years. Is he the only captive elephant seal in America?

 

The zoo will be closed on weekdays through February due to renovations.

 

I put that on 2016 but yeah and the fossa can be seen through siamang exhibit

 

There are no more snow leopards at the zoo. They will return with the mountains exhibit

 

Yes. He is the only one.

 

Pittsburgh zoo's snow leopard Chaney has died from cancer at 17

 

This is sad news. I wonder what will replace her in her exhibit.

 

They aren't sure, but it might be another cat from Asia. When I asked they said they don't know what they will do with the exhibit

 

Why not another snow leopard?

 

It will likely be a smaller cat or other species since it is not a large exhibit. I even heard Pallas cat several years ago. I see some at least minor renovations no matter what goes in there. I do not see the exhibit empty long term since it is the first exhibit as you enter the zoo.

 

They are making a new exhibit for the leopards in 2019

 

I take it that the conservation solarium will open in 2018 since it is next after Jungle Odyssey this year.

 

Exactly

 

Dinosaurs are coming this summer.

 

I found the follow at VisitPittsburgh involving the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. Not considered official until the zoo officially announces dates:

Dinosaurs: 5/29-9/4
Jungle Odyssey: opens 6/20

 

Pittsburgh's Dinosaurs will be located in the train yard back behind the reservoir. The train has been closed for several years. Guests will walk back where the train track used to go. The entire area is being refurbished.

 

Flyover of Jungle Odyssey:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10154304350551699

 

Wait I'm confused can you explain