Pittsburgh Zoo

Baby Gorilla Arrives At Pittsburgh Zoo

AP | Posted 04.18.2012

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Zoo has a new baby gorilla in its midst. Zoo officials say 15-year-old Moka gave birth last week aft...

Alligator On Pennsylvania Shore Won't Be Left To 'Succumb To The Cold Weather'

AP | Posted 12.12.2011

SLICKVILLE, Pa. -- Zoo officials plan to set up a trap in hopes of capturing an alligator that's been spotted on the shores of a Pittsburgh-area reser...

America's First Elephant Sperm Bank Set To Open

AP | Posted 10.08.2011

PITTSBURGH — Zoo officials trying to establish North America's first elephant sperm bank have been slowed by bureaucratic hurdles but hope South...

WATCH: Baby Tigers Meet The Public

The Huffington Post | Joanna Zelman | Posted 05.25.2011

Two wide-eyed tiger cubs met the public last week at the Pittsburgh Zoo. The cubs are both eight weeks old and healthy. Weighing in at fifteen poun...