🐾 Must-Visit in Pittsburgh: Zoo & PPG Aquarium Guide 🐧

If you’re in Pittsburgh, don’t miss the super fun Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium! Save this super practical guide—perfect for students in the Burgh to enjoy on weekends! 📍 Location: Highland Park, Pittsburgh, PA | 7370 Baker St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Just around 20 minutes drive from Pitt / CMU 🚗—super convenient for a weekend trip! 💰 Ticket Prices: Buy online in advance for discounts! Adult: $16 – $32 Child (2+): $12 – $29 Senior: $13 – $30 Under 2: FREE 🆓 🏞 About the Park: One of only 6 major zoo & aquarium combos in the US! 🐠🐘 Founded in 1898, this 77-acre park is home to over 4,000 animals and birds across 475 species, divided into 7 themed areas: 🐰 Kids Kingdom: Interactive zone perfect for children to get up close with friendly animals 🐋 Aquarium: Two floors filled with piranhas, puffers, penguins 🐧—and a special penguin viewing area! 🐅 Asian Forest: Tigers, elephants, and more in a realistic jungle setting 🦒 African Savanna: Giraffes, zebras, and antelopes roaming free—great for photos! 📸 🦧 Tropical Forest: A glass-domed rainforest where monkeys swing right above you 🌴 🦭 Bear Reserve: super active polar bears—sometimes they even interact with visitors! ⏰ Opening Hours: Open daily from 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM 🕙 Arrive early to see everything! Last entry is 1.5 hours before closing. 🍔 Food Tips: Restaurants and snack stands inside 🍕—some even overlook animal enclosures (like giraffe feeding!). You can also bring your own food and picnic near the savanna 🧺 with a view of ostriches! 💡 Pro Tips: ✔️ Wear comfy shoes—the park has slopes and lots of walking! ✔️ Go right at opening to avoid crowds and see animals at their most active. ✔️ Check the website for daily animal talks and feeding times 🗓️—plan ahead to learn more! Perfect for families, dates, or a solo adventure—come meet your new animal friends! 🦒🐅🐧 #Pitt #CMU #PittsburghZoo #StudyInTheUS #PittsburghLife #TravelGuide #StudentLife #ZooAndAquarium #PenguinLove 🐋📸🌿