Joseph G
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Via a reddit post, the orangutans will be temporarily relocated to another facility during the construction of their new exhibit.
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Is it known which zoo will be the temp holding facility for the Pittsburgh orang utan family group?
On December 16th, 2023, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.0.5) green sea turtles and (0.0.2) Kemp's ridley sea turtles from the New England Aquarium in Massachusetts for rehabilitation.
The seven sea turtles (5 green sea turtles and 2 Kemp’s ridley) who are now in our Sea Turtle Second Chance program received their first exams this week.... | By Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium | Facebook
The seven sea turtles (5 green sea turtles and 2 Kemp’s ridley) who are now in our Sea Turtle Second Chance program received their first exams this week.... | By Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium | Facebook
On January 12th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) Caribbean reef octopus named Taylor Swift on December 13th which is now on exhibit in the Aquarium building.
Meet Taylor Swift, the Caribbean Reef Octopus! | Meet Taylor Swift, the Caribbean reef octopus! She was named after the pop star because she arrived at the Zoo on Taylor’s birthday, December 13th. You... | By Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium | Facebook
Mrithi the silverback gorilla has died at 31.
News: Zoo Saddened by the Passing of Mrithi the Gorilla | Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
News: Zoo Saddened by the Passing of Mrithi the Gorilla | Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Tragically, elephant calf Tsuni at the International Conservation Center died of Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus. I find this incredibly sad because she was so young. Deaths relating to this disease aren't uncommon at her age, but are nevertheless horrible.
Pittsburgh Zoo's elephant calf Tsuni dies at age 2
Pittsburgh Zoo's elephant calf Tsuni dies at age 2
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pghzoofan93
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I reached out to the AZA regarding the zoo's accreditation..
"Thank you for reaching out to inquire about the current accreditation status of the Pittsburgh Zoo. The zoo is not currently accredited, but is enrolled in AZA’ Pathway Toward Membership program. The Pathway Program is designed for facilities that are between one and five years out from applying for accreditation, and demonstrates a good faith effort to meet AZA accreditation standards on the part of the enrolled institution. You can read more about the program here: Pathway Toward Membership Program.
Additionally, Pittsburgh Zoo is scheduled to be inspected by a team of zoological experts later this year. I hope you find this information helpful, and thank you again for writing."
"Thank you for reaching out to inquire about the current accreditation status of the Pittsburgh Zoo. The zoo is not currently accredited, but is enrolled in AZA’ Pathway Toward Membership program. The Pathway Program is designed for facilities that are between one and five years out from applying for accreditation, and demonstrates a good faith effort to meet AZA accreditation standards on the part of the enrolled institution. You can read more about the program here: Pathway Toward Membership Program.
Additionally, Pittsburgh Zoo is scheduled to be inspected by a team of zoological experts later this year. I hope you find this information helpful, and thank you again for writing."
Unfortunately, a sea lion called Hawk also passed away, on Friday (and because of the number of megafauna deaths recently, the zoo is closed today).
Pittsburgh Zoo closed Saturday after recent animal deaths
Pittsburgh Zoo closed Saturday after recent animal deaths
This is all publicly available, btw. The Pathway page shows all facilities in the program, and then the Upcoming Reviews page shows who is up for the current cycle. The reviews are done in March and September of each year, with the inspections for them taking place during the months in between.
If the zoo is still refusing to do protected contact, they shouldn't be passing.
A Western crowned pigeon has hatched:
Pittsburgh Zoo Celebrates Rare Western Crowned Pigeon Chick Amid Global Conservation Efforts
The chick is notably one of only 10 western crowned pigeons hatched worldwide recently, making its arrival a significant event.
The Pittsburgh Zoo now joins Southwick's Zoo in Massachusetts as one of the only two facilities to have successfully bred this species in the past year.
Pittsburgh Zoo Celebrates Rare Western Crowned Pigeon Chick Amid Global Conservation Efforts
The chick is notably one of only 10 western crowned pigeons hatched worldwide recently, making its arrival a significant event.
The Pittsburgh Zoo now joins Southwick's Zoo in Massachusetts as one of the only two facilities to have successfully bred this species in the past year.
In the zoo's latest newsletter, they are continuing to generally discuss the master plan. The International Conservation Center is going to be further developed. They also want to have more public access.
This year, the zoo is adding a trackless electric train, add two new films to their Virtual Reality Theater, and a new walkthrough butterfly aviary. Other guest related additions are coming as well.
Zoo attendance for 2023 was 936,483.
This year, the zoo is adding a trackless electric train, add two new films to their Virtual Reality Theater, and a new walkthrough butterfly aviary. Other guest related additions are coming as well.
Zoo attendance for 2023 was 936,483.
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A tornado occurred today at the zoo, no animals, keepers, or visitors were injured, however, a tree in the parking lot of the zoo fell onto a nearby car. The zoo is currently assessing the damage.
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3 Pieces of 2024 News Not Mentioned:
On April 15th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (2.0) Canadian lynxes named Ragnar and Rollo to the Potter Park Zoo in Michigan.
Potter Park Zoo Welcomes New Species: Canadian Lynx Brothers Ragnar and Rollo | Potter Park Zoo
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On May 22nd, it was reported that the zoo suffered damage in several downed trees and damage to fences and enclosures, though they reopened a day later.
Pittsburgh Zoo still fixing damages from tornado
On March 27th, the zoo announced they acquired 2 lionhead rabbits named Bruce (Wayne) and Clark (Kent) which are ambassador animals.
Meet Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne The two lionhead rabbits are the newest additions to our education ambassador animal program! | By Pittsburgh Zoo & AquariumFacebook
On April 10th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released 6 sea turtles (species not specified) back into the wild.
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Meet Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne The two lionhead rabbits are the newest additions to our education ambassador animal program! | By Pittsburgh Zoo & AquariumFacebook
On April 10th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released 6 sea turtles (species not specified) back into the wild.
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
On April 15th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (2.0) Canadian lynxes named Ragnar and Rollo to the Potter Park Zoo in Michigan.
Potter Park Zoo Welcomes New Species: Canadian Lynx Brothers Ragnar and Rollo | Potter Park Zoo
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On May 22nd, it was reported that the zoo suffered damage in several downed trees and damage to fences and enclosures, though they reopened a day later.
Pittsburgh Zoo still fixing damages from tornado
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Visited today:
*New exhibit/cage under zip line in Jungle Odyssey is empty but has signage for Tamarins (I believe Cottontop) and two-toed sloth.
*The small skunk exhibit in the Children’s Zoo has been dismantled.
*The former CZ’s chicken exhibit has signage announcing it’ll be a home to Bald Eagles.
*The former Alpaca walkthrough now has Wallabies and Kangaroos.
*The former kangaroo yard now has goats and sheep.
*New exhibit/cage under zip line in Jungle Odyssey is empty but has signage for Tamarins (I believe Cottontop) and two-toed sloth.
*The small skunk exhibit in the Children’s Zoo has been dismantled.
*The former CZ’s chicken exhibit has signage announcing it’ll be a home to Bald Eagles.
*The former Alpaca walkthrough now has Wallabies and Kangaroos.
*The former kangaroo yard now has goats and sheep.
A macaroni penguin hatched and was later named Hatty. Her biological parents discarded her egg from the nest, so she is being raised by a pair of foster gentoo penguins.
Macaroni penguin born at Pittsburgh Zoo is being fostered in multi-species family
Macaroni penguin born at Pittsburgh Zoo is being fostered in multi-species family
Zoo-Lover-1-2-3
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Does anyone know if the zoo is using protected contact with their elephants now? I know that they need to have it if they are going to be a part of the AZA again.
Frankie_number_1_fan
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I'm wondering this as well. I was just at the zoo for the first time yesterday and all signage within the exhibit shows keepers and elephants with a barrier between them. There were keepers inside cleaning as they prepared to shift the elephants and I didn't see them enter the same space at all.
If they become accredited again, are the odds of them receiving a new bull at the main zoo increased? Their youngest girls should be on their 2nd or 3rd calves by now.
Zoo-Lover-1-2-3
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I think that their chances of getting a bull will go up as they will have a chance to get one from a Aza zoo.