An anonymous $10 million donation to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium will fund a new giraffe barn and start the design of the Exhibition Indonesia, enhancing visitor experience and conservation efforts.

Hempfield Township plans to open a new park with recreational amenities as part of a municipal complex by September. The $15M project includes a splash pad and is part of a larger vision with more phases to come.

The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has introduced Hondo, an 8-year-old male African lion from Idaho Falls Zoo, hoping for a smooth integration with the resident lionesses.

Point State Park's fountain in Pittsburgh will not operate this summer due to a revitalization project. Upgrades include new lighting and infrastructure enhancements in preparation for major events in 2026.

Pittsburgh's Allegheny Commons Park is now a Level I Arboretum, joining three others in the city and coinciding with the 20th year as a Tree City USA.

The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is launching "Ice Age: Frozen in Time," a new exhibit with animated prehistoric animals, from April 14 to September 1, 2025.

A pair of bald eagles at U.S. Steel Irvin Plant near Pittsburgh hatched their first eaglet of the season, with local enthusiasts eagerly watching for more.

Pittsburgh's Allegheny Riverfront Park is being revitalized in a $5.4 million project to improve walkways, greenery, and accessibility, ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Pittsburgh Zoo mourns the death of Harry, a 33-year-old gorilla, due to a heart condition. He was a cherished troop leader and the oldest male gorilla at the zoo.

Santa delivered new park equipment to Beggs Snyder Park in Dormont Borough, offering community joy post-safety concerns and replacements after previous demolitions.

Allegheny County's South Park Ice Rink opens on November 24, followed by North Park Ice Rink on November 26, with the season lasting until mid-March and various programs available for skaters.

Ivan, an 11-year-old western lowland gorilla, died during a medical procedure at the Pittsburgh Zoo. The cause of his sudden cardiac arrest is under investigation.

The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is launching the first phase of its revitalization, adding a new entrance, giraffe barn, and orangutan habitat over 5-7 years.