Holiday Gifts
Membership Gift Certificates
A Zoo Membership is a passport to family fun and adventure. Treat somebody you love to a gift Membership, which includes 12 months of free admission to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, free parking, discounted admission to 130 other zoos, education program discounts, exclusive access to events and much more! Buy now.
Adopt an Animal
The Adopt an Animal program lets animal lovers play an important part in promoting the comfort and growth of their favorite Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium residents.
The new parent’s name will be posted on the Adopt an Animal board on Zoo grounds. Plus, he or she will receive:
- Personalized adoption certificate
- Fact sheet about the animal
- Adopt an Animal decal and magnet
- Adopt an Animal activity page
- Zoo Insider Newsletter
- Z-mail monthly electronic newsletter
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Learn more.
Education Gift Certificates
An education gift certificate lets the recipient attend Wildlife Academy classes or Zoo Summer Camp.
Wildlife Academy classes are available for ages 2 through adult. They are offered September through April and
range from $12 to $84. Please Call 412-365-2528 or email us at learn@pittsburghzoo.org
Honorary Donations
A gift in a friend or family member's honor is a great way to show that their generous spirit has touched your life and you share and respect their love of wildlife and wild places. Donate now.
Polar Bear Pointsettias
Help save polar bears and receive a beautiful holiday inspired white polar bear poinsettia. The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium has partnered with the Drew Mathieson Center to offer these beautiful plants for a donation of $18. Click here for more information about these beautiful pointsettias or to place an order.
Wild Encounters
Foster positive, lifelong connections to the natural world. Each Wild Encounter provides an opportunity to learn about an animal in-depth and discover their world in a behind-the-scenes or beside-the-action experience. Gift certificates for tours are available. Click here or call 412-365-2567 for more information.
Merchandise
Peruse one-of-a-kind, fair-trade gifts for all tastes and price ranges at our gift shops. With many items unlike anything else in the city, you are sure to find something for everyone. Retail options are available without Zoo admission. Click here or call 412-365-6013 for more information.