Gorilla at zoo in Pennsylvania dies 00:26. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A beloved lowland gorilla silverback at the Pittsburgh Zoo has died. Djembe, known to the public as Ivan, suffered cardiac arrest ...

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has officially earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). In a statement released by the Pittsburgh Zoo, the "gold standard ...

The Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium has announced the official name for its new mascot. In May, a red panda was chosen to represent the zoo. A content was started where fans could recommend names for ...

The association said the Pittsburgh Zoo has not applied for accreditation. When it does, it will be evaluated on several things, such as animal well-being, emergency safety, finances and staff ...

Three animal deaths at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium this month have brought “profound sadness” to its staff, officials said Monday during a news conference. “This is a lot for our staff to ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Pittsburgh Zoo's popular sea lion Seahawk has died at age 18. The zoo said Seahawk, or Hawk, died suddenly on Friday, the day after their elephant calf Tsuni died .

The zoo said Mrithi was having mobility problems recently, and spinal issues were suspected. "Despite medical treatment, the 31-year-old gorilla went into a sudden decline this week and passed ...

Mar. 1—The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium reopened Monday with modified hours and safety precautions meant to limit the risk of covid-19. Through April, the zoo will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m ...

A federal judge in Ohio has denied the Cleveland zoo’s request for a temporary restraining order against the Pittsburgh zoo over alleged trademark infringement related to the Pittsburgh zoo’s ...

The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium is offering a behind the scenes look of the facilities in their new Wild Encounters tours. Wild Encounters at the Zoo are 30 minutes long and can accommodate a ...