Tom Ratchkauskas Photography: Pittsburgh Landmarks - Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium

The Pittzburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium sits atop 77 acres in the city's Highland Park neighborhood. Opening in 1898, the zoo has evolved to a home of over 4,000 animals representing close to 500 species, some being endangered. The Zoo has always been focused on conservation since its initial expansion in the 1930's and is one of only a select few zoo / aquarium combinations in the country. With its expansions and rennovations from the 1980's through the early 2000's the zoo now has several distinct areas such as the Asian Forest, home to endangered tigers and leopards, African Savanna, Tropical Forest, home to primates and tropical plants, Bears, PPG Aquarium, home to local and exotic fish, penguins and other aquatic creatures, and Waters Edge, home to polar bears and sea lions. Pittsburgh Zoo is a leader in breeding with the first successful African Elephant birth at a zoo in decades along with tiger cubs and sea lions. The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium is a prime example of Pittsburgh's devotion to preserving historic structures while creating a unique location for civic enjoyment.

Asian Forest