Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Zoo History

[jusko88]

I would love to see pictures and learn about my hometown zoos History. recently I found out the zoo had woolly monkeys which made me so excited and last night I found out we had artic foxes in one of the bear grottos. if anyone has old pics from the exhibit niches of the world I would love to see them. thanks matt

 

[TeamTapir223]

I would love to see pictures and learn about my hometown zoos History. recently I found out the zoo had woolly monkeys which made me so excited and last night I found out we had artic foxes in one of the bear grottos. if anyone has old pics from the exhibit niches of the world I would love to see them. thanks matt

Here is a species list from the Underground Zoo when it opened in 1962.

beavers,wolverines,porcupines,armadillos,pangolin,kinkajou,binturong,ocelot,kit fox and aardvark.

Team Tapir223

 

[snowleopard]

Perhaps you can find a cheap edition of this book somewhere online:

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/The-Pittsburgh-Zoo-100-Year-History/dp/1578640555/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378813479&sr=8-1&keywords=pittsburgh+zoo]The Pittsburgh Zoo: A 100-Year History: Rachel Colker: 9781578640553: Amazon.com: Books[/ame]