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TigerValley98 said:
The zoo is up for AZA accreditation this spring/summer for the hearing in September.
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This should be interesting. Has the zoo made significant changes to their elephant practices since forfeiting their accreditation in 2015? Not to mention a good chunk of their exhibits really fell off since then.
 
Joseph G said:
This should be interesting. Has the zoo made significant changes to their elephant practices since forfeiting their accreditation in 2015? Not to mention a good chunk of their exhibits really fell off since then.
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Tropical Forest SERIOUSLY aged like milk. (And judging by a certain shade of yellow the glass roof has now, you could say that quite literally).
 
Joseph G said:
This should be interesting. Has the zoo made significant changes to their elephant practices since forfeiting their accreditation in 2015? Not to mention a good chunk of their exhibits really fell off since then.
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I didn't visit last year, but in 2021 they still had big signs up in the elephant building about how they use free contact.
 
They’re in the path to accreditation program. So far program members are 2/2 in getting accreditation when they apply, but if Pittsburgh is unwilling to budge on the thing that got them kicked out… we’ll see.
 
It's worth noting when discussing the upcoming AZA accreditation process, Dr. Jeremy Goodman, the new director of Pittsburgh Zoo, was a former member of the AZA's accreditation commission and was the director of Turtle Back when it first got accredited. He knows his way around this process, and I doubt he'd apply for Pittsburgh to get accreditation if he wasn't confident that they meet all the requirements and have a decent chance.
 
Joseph G said:
So happy for Semba! I remember her birth and watched her grow up during my time in Pittsburgh. Super interesting though that the zoo is not currently listed at all in the Amur Leopard SSP.
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That's probably because they aren't currently accredited by the AZA. Hopefully they'll at least be included as "Sustainability Partners" in future SSPs if they don't regain their AZA accreditation.
 
Other 2023 News:

On March 23rd, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1) eastern black rhino named Kesi to The Birmingham Zoo in Alabama.

The Birmingham Zoo is proud to announce the addition of two new Eastern black rhinoceros to your Zoo family. This announcement includes the official... | By The Birmingham Zoo | Facebook

TigerValley98 said:
Ibo is a mom again. At age 32.

News: Newborn Gorilla Joins the Pittsburgh Zoo Troop | Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
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On April 6th, the zoo announced its name, Charlotte.

Baby Charlotte! | We are pleased to introduce Charlotte, our baby gorilla who you helped name! The name Charlotte, new to the gorilla species survival plan registry, was... | By Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium | Facebook

Elena said:
The zoo has announced the birth of 2 Amur leopard cubs to first-time mother, Semba, on March 18. The father must be Roman.

News: Two Amur Leopard Cubs Born at the Zoo | Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
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On May 19th, the zoo announced its genders, (1.1).

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium - Leopard Cubs In Their Den! | Facebook | By Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium | In honor of #EndangeredSpeciesDay, here is a video of the leopard cubs having some fun with Mom in their den. We are excited to announce the cubs’...
 
I am planning a visit in July and was wondering if anyone have a current species list they would be willing to share.
 
When did Pittsburgh get tomistoma? I know they had gharial not too long ago
 
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