Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is a zoo and aquarium in the United States, one of only six major zoo and aquarium hybrids in the United States. Visitors find it in Pittsburgh. It dates from 1898.
A zoo & aquarium inside Pittsburgh
You can stay in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is inside Pittsburgh, which has 82 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1898
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium dates from 1898. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is a zoo and aquarium in the United States, one of only six major zoo and aquarium hybrids in the United States. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's Highland Park, the zoo sits on 77 acres (31 ha) of park land where it exhibits more than 4,000 animals representing 475 species, including 20 threatened or endangered species.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 475 species
- Area
- 77 acres
- Established
- 1898
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
For a bed close by, look to Pittsburgh (82) and Monroeville (11).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | in town | — | 82 67 hotels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground | 307,632 | $206K | D |
| Monroeville | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 motel | 27,685 | $210K | C |
| Harmar Township | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 7 7 hotels | 2,998 | $206K | C |
| West Mifflin | 9 mi south | 15 min | 8 8 hotels | 18,707 | $152K | C− |
| Ross Township | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 6 6 hotels | 32,218 | $269K | C |
| Green Tree | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 7 7 hotels | 4,672 | $252K | A |
| Moon Township | 15 mi west | 25 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 26,756 | $293K | A− |
| Robinson Township | 12 mi west | 15 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 motel | 15,735 | $293K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Also within 47 miles are these.
Big draw16 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
Big draw46 mi MuseumFallingwater
26 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
35 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
47 mi Theme parkKennywood
55 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints Arena
66 mi LandmarkFort Pitt
74 mi City parkFrick ParkPhoto credits
Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Pitt: Downtown_Pittsburgh_May_2008.jpg: Allie Caufield derivative work: GrapedApe (tal, CC BY 2.0 · Frick Park: Lee Paxton, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Asked about Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Is Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium in Pittsburgh?
Yes. It’s inside Pittsburgh, PA.
When is the best time to visit Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
What is the closest airport to Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium?
Pittsburgh (PIT), about 17 miles away.
Where should I stay near Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium?
Pittsburgh (in town, 82 places to stay), Monroeville (9 mi, 11 places to stay) and Harmar Township (6 mi, 7 places to stay).
Tips from Pittsburgh
Ask a question, or answer one, in Pittsburgh’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.