# Autumn Animal Habitat Stroll & Aquarium Exploration > Place to go for families in the Pittsburgh area (PA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Gates close at 3:00 PM) - Dates: Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8 - Where: Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, 7370 Baker St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 - Ages: All ages (0-15) - Price: $19-$22 Adults, $16-$19 Children (ages 2-13), Free for under 2 (Free parking) - Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Gates close at 3:00 PM) - Organizer: Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium - Official page: https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/tickets/ - Last checked: Fri, Nov 6 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/autumn-animal-habitat-stroll-and-aquarium-exploration--listing-934fb557f987fe42e877b976 ## About The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is described as one of the few integrated parks in the U.S. combining a terrestrial zoo with a large, two-story aquarium. Early winter temperatures are said to be suitable, and animals such as Siberian tigers, snow leopards, polar bears, and red pandas are reportedly in an active period. After exploring the outdoor forest trails, families may enter the warm PPG Aquarium to watch sand tiger sharks swim in a two-story giant tank and touch docile small stingrays in the touch pool. The zoo has designed the Kids Kingdom interactive area for families with young children. The entire park is said to have asphalt pathways, gentle ramps, and automatic lifts for accessibility, which may make stroller use unimpeded. Major core areas, such as Village Plaza and the aquarium restrooms, are reportedly equipped with hygienic changing stations and family nursing rooms with outlets. The park offers a very large free parking lot, with no additional parking fees required for visits. ## Similar picks in Pittsburgh - [Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Fall Family Stroll & Animal Encounters](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/pittsburgh-zoo-and-aquarium-fall-family-stroll-and-animal-encounters--listing-5bc6edb34da1880d69b7c15f) — Open on its own schedule · Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium · All ages · From $19 · checked Nov 5. 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