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New at Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza: 21+ Add-On Experiences on Thursday nights! Join us as we pumpkin spice things up with Joke-O-Lantern, Magical Mixology, and Disco's UNDead Halloween Party. We'd love to see you there! Visit our website under Events to get your add-on tickets.

Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza is presented by @peoplesnatgas by @pghzoo

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🎃 We're back!

Celebrate spooky season with us at Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza, evenings at the Zoo this October! Visit our website to find out what's new this year and get your tickets! #pghzoo

Presented by @peoplesnatgas by @pghzoo

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The fall season’s most spooktacular event is back: ZooBoo! This annual kid-friendly Halloween event offers safe daytime trick-or-treating throughout the Zoo, collecting treats and supporting local businesses. Enjoy giveaways and meet some of your favorite characters. Show off your costumes in our Halloween parade, dance, and costume contest.

Plus, be sure to check out our animals enjoying Halloween treats throughout the park. Guests of all ages are welcome to dress in their favorite costume, though Zoo staff may ask guests to modify costumes for safety. Teens and adults should not wear masks that fully cover their faces. Visit the Events section on our website for more information.

Presented by @ahnpediatrics_pa by @pghzoo

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Two brown pelicans, Joey and Felicity, are safely back at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium this evening with no injuries after leaving their habitat this morning.

Zoo staff are overjoyed and relieved that the birds are healthy, and deeply grateful for the community’s support during this event.

Public support was vital to the recovery effort. Using boats provided by Pittsburgh River Rescue and Three Rivers Waterkeeper, as well as support from the Army Corps of Engineers, the National Aviary, and over a dozen calls from members of the public, two Zoo teams constantly monitored both birds until they could be safely approached and recovered.

While both birds are free of injury, they will be receiving a thorough evaluation by the animal health team. They will be returning soon to their residence in Kids Kingdom with fellow pelican Pierre and their neighbors, the Zoo’s colony of Humboldt penguins. by @pghzoo

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The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is aware that two pelicans are currently outside of their habitat. Our animal care team is monitoring the situation and is actively working on their safe return. Animal safety and well-being remain our top priority. We will share additional information as it becomes available.

Update: The Zoo has established a pelican hotline to assist with monitoring the pelicans. We ask that members of the public do not approach, but please contact 412-365-2528 to share sighting information.

Update, 4 p.m.: We are delighted to announce that one pelican, Joey, has been safely rescued from the Allegheny River near Sharpsburg and has been returned to the Zoo for a health check.
Our second pelican, Felicity, is being monitored by our team and we are optimistic for her rescue, as well. Our teams continue to appreciate the support of the community during today’s event and welcome ongoing sighting reports to 412-365-2528. We will provide another update this evening.

Update, 5:30 p.m.: Zoo staff are overjoyed and relieved that both Joey and Felicity are now safely back at the Zoo this evening with no injuries and deeply grateful for the community’s support during this event. Please see our recent post for more details! by @pghzoo

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👻🍬 Join us this weekend and next for the chance to trick-or-treat at the Zoo! ZooBoo starts today! This annual family favorite event also offers a Halloween parade, dance, giveaways, and costume contest.

ZooBoo is a walk-thru event and included in admission. Costumes are encouraged, though staff may ask guests to modify for safety. Visit the Events section of our website for the details.

Presented by @ahnpediatrics_pa by @pghzoo

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🎅 Santa Claus is coming … to the Zoo! 🐾

That’s right! Brunch With Santa is back for the holiday season. Enjoy brunch with the family, meet our Ambassador Animals, write letters to the North Pole, create arts and crafts, and pose for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. It’s sure to be a lot of holiday fun! Member presale is underway now, and general ticket sales will begin soon. Visit the Events section of our website to get all the details! #pghzoo by @pghzoo

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Walking around Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza can make a person hungry! Let's check out the seasonal bites and drinks on the menu. Plus, for the adults, a look at our signature Witch's Brew cocktail.

If you're visiting us tonight, Thursday, October 15, check out the Joke-O-Lantern comedy show in the Garden Tent, featuring Arcade Comedy Theater. Visit our website under the Events section to learn more!

Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza is sponsored by @peoplesnatgas by @pghzoo

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Grumpy, grumbly, and gruff! On this National Grouch Day, we’re featuring Oscar, the tawny frogmouth. He’s got a permanent scowl, but don’t confuse these unique birds with owls. Tawny frogmouths are stocky with large heads. These nocturnal creatures are native to Australia. They are also masters of disguise in the daytime, perching low on tree branches and using their feathers to blend into the surroundings.

No Grouch Day parties for this cantankerous critter! We’ll just let Oscar get back to his nap! by @pghzoo

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Beavers are telltale signs of a thriving ecosystem. Their natural engineering ability creates ripple effects that benefit an entire community of wildlife. By building dams, beavers slow and store water, creating wetlands that provide habitats for fish, amphibians, plants, and countless other species.

That work is especially important as climate change continues to disrupt ecosystems and contributes to increasingly severe wildfires. By fostering wetlands, beavers can help create natural firebreaks while supporting biodiversity, making them powerful allies in building more resilient ecosystems.

A donation to the Zoo can create a similar ripple effect for wildlife conservation and education. Every gift, large or small, helps advance our mission to connect people to wildlife and inspire our communities to conserve nature for generations to come. Visit our website under the Support section to donate! #pghzoo by @pghzoo

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!!GIVEAWAY!! AHN Pediatrics is proud to sponsor ZooBoo for the next two weekends! To celebrate, we’re giving away a🍬treat🍬in the form of one FAMILY membership to the @pghzoo, which includes unlimited daytime visits for up to 2 adults and all children under 18 in a household, plus lots of other perks!

Rules for one entry:
👉 Like this post
👉 Follow @ahntoday and @pghzoo
Want even more treats? Visit the AHN Pediatrics (@ahnpediatrics_pa) Trick-or-Treat Trail at ZooBoo 10/17-10/18 and 10/24-10/25!

FINE PRINT: Must be 21+ to enter. Cannot be exchanged for equal or lesser value. Giveaway runs through 3 p.m. on 10/26/25 (EST). Winner will be chosen at random and announced on Monday 10/26/25 at Noon. One winner will receive one Family Membership to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. Winner will be contacted only by @ahntoday. by @pghzoo

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We brought some Smiles to the Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza! 😊🎃 Head to @pghzoo to check out all of the amazing displays, and see if you can spot our Eat’n Park pumpkin! by @pghzoo

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