Pittsburgh Zoo penguins parade through winter weather

by Caroline Kucko | staff writer Feb. 10, 2022 The penguins at the Pittsburgh Zoo are embracing the winter weather and going on parade on Saturdays and Sundays this month. Every weekend throughout the month of February, the penguins will take a walk outside of the upper entrance to the PPG Aquarium and spend a half hour playing and enjoying the outdoors. The parade begins … Continue reading Pittsburgh Zoo penguins parade through winter weather

Elephant death at PGH zoo breeds ethical questions

By Madeline Bartos | Staff Writer The decision to euthanize the Pittsburgh Zoo’s premature orphaned elephant calf last Wednesday reignited the ongoing debate about the ethics of zoos. The calf was born 30 days early, and her mother would not produce milk. The Pittsburgh Zoo adopted the abandoned calf and “consulted with elephant experts from around the world, including the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the world … Continue reading Elephant death at PGH zoo breeds ethical questions

Oh, the places you can go … Explore your city!

With the semester nearly over, graduation rapidly approaching and the weather finally warming up, now’s the perfect time to step outside and take in all that Pittsburgh has to offer. Take an afternoon to check out the city’s staples or get off the beaten path and visit some of Pittsburgh’s hidden gems. Use the map above to check out some of the city’s lesser-known attractions. … Continue reading Oh, the places you can go … Explore your city!