# Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Fall Family Stroll & Animal Encounters > Place to go for families in the Pittsburgh area (PA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, 7370 Baker St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 - Ages: All ages (Kid's Kingdom, petting coral, and 77 forested acres along the Allegheny River) - Price: $16 (Children 2–13) / $19 (Adults); Infants under 2 free; Parking included - Organizer: Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium - Official page: https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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/pittsburgh-zoo-and-aquarium-fall-family-stroll-and-animal-encounters--listing-5bc6edb34da1880d69b7c15f ## About Perched on 77 wooded acres overlooking the Allegheny River in Highland Park, the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium offers crisp autumn walking paths and engaging wildlife encounters during Thanksgiving week. Families can visit Kid's Kingdom, an award-winning children's zoo where youngsters crawl through underground tunnels to view prairie dogs, pet gentle goats, and climb interactive playground structures. Visitors also discover the PPG Aquarium, home to sand tiger sharks, sea turtles, and playful gentoo penguins diving through clear underwater galleries. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved trails wind throughout the entire zoo complex. A fun escalator and elevator transport families easily from parking up to the main animal loops. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated family restrooms, private nursing mother lounges, and baby changing stations are available at the main entrance, Kid's Kingdom, and aquarium. • Age Suitability: All ages. The interactive outdoor playgrounds in Kid's Kingdom are ideal for energetic toddlers and school-age kids. • Sensory Tips: Late autumn weekdays and morning hours are quiet and peaceful, with animals often more active in cooler temperatures. 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