Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
4.5(16,554)4.5 out of 5 stars, 16554 reviews Pittsburgh, PA
About Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium offers a unique combination of animal exhibits and an aquarium, with interactive children's areas and special events like lantern festivals that enhance the experience.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Family outings, special occasions like anniversaries, and educational tripsSuitable for children of all ages, particularly engaging for preschool to early elementary school children
Why families love it
- Interactive kids area
- Well-sized animal habitats
- Lantern festival at night
- Free parking
- Well-maintained exhibits
- Educational labels for animals
Insider tips
- Plan for a 4-5 hour visit to fully enjoy the zoo
- Check the schedule for animal availability before visiting
- Bring snacks to avoid high food costs
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak holiday seasons when crowds may be larger
- Some animal exhibits were closed or animals were not visible
- Food prices are considered high
- Crowds
- Can get busy during holidays and weekends; visiting on weekdays may be less crowded
- Value
- Admission prices were noted as somewhat high compared to free options in other cities, but the experience is considered worth it. No specific pricing was mentioned.
- Food
- Food is available on-site but considered expensive; bringing your own snacks may be advisable
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned in reviews, but general accessibility features may be available
- Safety
- General safety measures were not detailed in reviews
What parents say
"It was nice. My boyfriend and I recently visited on our anniversary trip and it was exciting and fun to see all the animals and aquatic creatures in the aquarium. My only complaints are that the food is crazy expensive (although that is to be expected) and some of the animals weren't outside. Many pens were being cleaned so the animals couldn't free roam, others were simply not in their enclosures. I would have enjoyed seeing more than I did, however, the animals I did see were nice."
a week ago
"Amazing! Lots of walking up hill but otherwise enjoyable. The kids area is very fun and interactive. The habitats for all the animals are well sized which was nice to see. I love their otter exhibit the most!"
2 weeks ago
"This zoo is nice. I like that it includes a solid aquarium. Good food options. I do agree with other reviews that some exhibits are closed or animals aren't available to see. However the weather was nice when we went so there was still plenty to see. Parking is free. The admission seems a little much but that's bc we are from DC where the zoo is free 😁. It's worth going to this one though, we had a nice time and my kids enjoyed it"
3 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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