Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium 2021 News

[TigerValley98]

The zoo is closed in January and February as they change the power source to the zoo entrance. The parking lot will be renovated in 2022.

Pittsburgh Zoo parking lot and front entrance to get makeover | TribLIVE.com

 

[TigerValley98]

Here is a link to the latest ZooInsider.

ZooInsider · Winter 2021 · Vol. 28, No. 1

 

[1tzvol174]

Wondering if anyone has some insight...
I'm trying to find out if Harrington the Matschie's Tree Kangaroo is still with Pittsburgh or if (& when) he has passed. Pittsburgh received him back in 2016 from Toronto Zoo.

 

[natel12]

Wondering if anyone has some insight...
I'm trying to find out if Harrington the Matschie's Tree Kangaroo is still with Pittsburgh or if (& when) he has passed. Pittsburgh received him back in 2016 from Toronto Zoo.

From what I know, he was alive in 2019. They wouldn’t move him because he’s really old. So if he passed, it would’ve been recent

 

[blospz]

Pittsburgh Zoo proposed to file for AZA accreditation:

Pittsburgh Zoo begins accreditation process, will be back in line with city lease | TribLIVE.com

 

[StoppableSan]

Pittsburgh Zoo proposed to file for AZA accreditation:

Pittsburgh Zoo begins accreditation process, will be back in line with city lease | TribLIVE.com

Cool, I can't wait to see how this goes! On a side note, I'm not sure if this means they'll adapt their elephant facility to be protected contact or not, after all that's why they left in the first place.

 

[Echobeast]

Cool, I can't wait to see how this goes! On a side note, I'm not sure if this means they'll adapt their elephant facility to be protected contact or not, after all that's why they left in the first place.

It means they would have to.

 

[PSO]

@Wyman the ICC was setup for PC from the onset, the zoo had been modified to as well

 

[Milwaukee Man]

Two lionesses have tested positive for covid.

2 lions at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium test positive for covid

 

[TinoPup]

The mother lynx and one of her daughters were sent to Salisbury Zoo in Maryland, another former AZA place trying to get their accreditation back. Salisbury Zoo acquires two Canadian lynx - 47abc

 

[Kifaru Bwana]

The mother lynx and one of her daughters were sent to Salisbury Zoo in Maryland, another former AZA place trying to get their accreditation back. Salisbury Zoo acquires two Canadian lynx - 47abc

Do we know where in the stages of the application process for re-accredition Pittsburgh is?

 

[TigerValley98]

Do we know where in the stages of the application process for re-accredition Pittsburgh is?

From what was said in local media, I expect them to be up for accreditation in September 2022.

 

[Jay Dun]

Dr. Baker plans to retire from President of the zoo.

Dr. Baker to Retire | Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

 

[Underground Zoo Fan]

Dr. Baker plans to retire from President of the zoo.

Dr. Baker to Retire | Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Fantastic news as far as I’m concerned. The zoo has needed new blood for a very long time, in my opinion. I wonder if the so-called Top of the World project is set or if they’ll now put final design on hold and let the new leader have a crack at it?

 

[Underground Zoo Fan]

Advocacy group welcomes changes coming to the Pittsburgh Zoo

 

[TinoPup]

Advocacy group welcomes changes coming to the Pittsburgh Zoo

"Dr. Baker also spoke in opposition to the ordinance, saying it would put the zoo’s reptile programs in jeopardy. She also said there were other and better accrediting associations than the AZA."

I'd love to know wtf she thinks those better associations are.

 

[Echobeast]

"Dr. Baker also spoke in opposition to the ordinance, saying it would put the zoo’s reptile programs in jeopardy. She also said there were other and better accrediting associations than the AZA."

I'd love to know wtf she thinks those better associations are.

The ones that don’t care how they manage their elephants. IMO their mentality has a very similar feel to people who argue “state rights” and then get mad when federal funding is slashed.

 

[Underground Zoo Fan]

Advocacy group welcomes changes coming to the Pittsburgh Zoo

Advocacy group welcomes changes coming to the Pittsburgh Zoo

Article about Pittsburgh chapter of animal advocacy group is happy about change in leadership at zoo and potential reinstatement into AZA.

 

[peterpgh]

Fantastic news as far as I’m concerned. The zoo has needed new blood for a very long time, in my opinion. I wonder if the so-called Top of the World project is set or if they’ll now put final design on hold and let the new leader have a crack at it?

What animals had they planned to put on the "Top of the World" Project? I've looked for more info on this, but haven't been able to find it

 

[Jay Dun]

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 rumored to be Compass Point and a reptile solarium - both of which are under construction currently. I was told by a zoo employee that the main attraction at Compass Point will be manatees.