Pittsburgh Zoo Address, Map and Directions

The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is a wonderful destination packed with pleasant ambiance, large numbers of animals and unparalleled family entertainment. Amongst the six major combinations of zoo and aquarium in the United States, the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is definitely one of the best.

Originally opened its gate on June 14, 1898, the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium occupies approximately 77 acres of land in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's Highland Park. Today, it houses over 4,000 animals of 475 different species. Also, it makes special effort to support the preservation of wild species and performs as home to plenty of threatened and endangered animals.

In addition, this fantastic combination of zoo and aquarium spares no effort to create an engaging lifelong connection between visitors and its animals. A wide variety of education programs, conservations and special exhibitions are organized every year, in order to help people learn more about wildlife and encourage visitors to make contribution to protecting them.

Official Website of the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

http://www.pittsburghzoo.org/

The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium sits in Highland Park in Pennsylvania. And its address is: 1 Wild Place, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. This area is blessed with beautiful scenery and a host of nearby attractions. To make the most out of your visit to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, you might need useful information about its surroundings. Fortunately, help is at hand! Take a look at the following maps to locate a couple of your favorite destinations within walking distance of the zoo.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium on Google Maps

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Pittsburgh+Zoo&um=1

The map showed above is from Google Maps, and it comes with a large number of reviews given by visitors from all walks of life. If necessary, you can also type in your location to find out the best route for you to get to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Map from CitySearch.com

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The map of Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium offered by CitySearch boasts a load of helpful information you might need to make your zoo experience more special and memorable. A bunch of links for great restaurants, bars and shopping and entertaining options located in the neighborhood are listed out on the page.

Besides the location of the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, another factor that also plays a very important role in ensuring you a hassle-free trip is direction. Any driving visitors are suggested to get exact directions to the zoo before heading out. Below on this page, you can find several referable driving directions to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

1) From East - Monroeville/Murraysville Area

Head east on I-376 and then take the Exit 10A. When you come across the first traffic light, make a right turn on Route 130. Proceed toward west on Route 130 until it merges with Allegheny River Boulevard. Then bear to the left onto Allegheny River Boulevard and continue. Keep straight for a while and make a left turn onto Baker Street at the fourth traffic light. Go ahead and you will find the parking lot provided by the zoo after making another left turn.

2) From East - Pitcairn/Turtle Creek Area

Proceed toward east on I-376 and then turn onto Rodi Road. Continue on Rodi Road to get to the top of Penn Hill. When you come across a "T", bear to the right to change onto Frankstown Road. Follow Frankstown Road and take the first left turn onto Lime Hollow Road. Proceed to the end of Lime Hollow Road and turn right onto Route 130 at the stop sign. Continue on Route 130. When you see Allegheny River Boulevard, bear to the left. Stay straight on Allegheny River Boulevard and then turn left on Baker Street at the fourth traffic light. Make another left turn to get to the parking lot offered by the zoo.

3) From HomeStead Area

Follow High Level Bridge and then take the first left onto Beechwood Boulevard. Keep straight on Beechwood Boulevard to the bottom of the road. Bear to the right onto Fifth Avenue. Continue on Fifth Avenue until it merges with Washington Boulevard. Proceed all the way on Washington Boulevard to the end. Then make a left turn on Allegheny River Boulevard. Follow Allegheny River Boulevard in the left lane. When you arrive at the second traffic light, bear left onto Baker Street. Then turn left again and the zoo's parking lot would be just minutes away.

4) From West Mifflin/Munhall Area

Continue on Rankin Bridge and then turn onto Braddock Avenue. Stay straight on Braddock Avenue and past Edgewood Towne Center. Bear to the left onto Penn Avenue. Follow Penn Avenue until you see Fifth Avenue. Turn left onto Fifth Avenue. When you come across Washington Boulevard, proceed in the left lane to turn onto Washington Boulevard. Follow Washington Boulevard to the end and then turn left onto Allegheny River Boulevard. Continue in the left lane and take the second left on Baker Street. Proceed for a while and then make another left turn to arrive at the zoo's parking lot.

5) From Oakland Area

Take Fifth Avenue toward the opposite direction of Downtown Pittsburgh. Stay straight until it merges with Washington Boulevard. Then continue on Washington Boulevard and proceed in the left lane. Keep straight to the bottom of Washington Boulevard. And then turn left onto Allegheny River Boulevard and stay in the left lane again. Proceed to the second traffic light and then make a left turn onto Baker Street. Keep going and then turn left to get to the zoo's parking lot.

6) From South Route 51 or West Liberty Avenue

Follow Route 51 or West Liberty Avenue to arrive at the Liberty Tunnels. Then stay in the left lane to go through the Tunnels. When you see the Liberty Bridge, change into the right lane. Then follow signs to get onto Route 579. Continue on Route 579 until you see Veterans Bridge. Stay straight on Veterans Bridge and follow signs to arrive at Route 28. Head north and take the first Exit (Etna Exit) on your right to get onto Route 28. Then proceed on Route 28 and take Exit 6 to change onto Highland Park Bridge. Stay in the right lane and then turn onto Butler Street. Proceed in right lane again and make a left turn onto Baker Street at the second traffic light. Continue on Baker Street and then turn left. The zoo's parking lot is right ahead.

7) From the South - Airport or I-376

Head east on I-376. When you see the Fort Pitt Tunnels, proceed in the left lane to get through the Tunnels. Then follow signs to turn onto I-179 north. Take Exit 2B to get onto Route 28. Then take Exit 6 to Highland Park Bridge. Stay in the right lane and then bear onto Butler Street. Keep proceeding in the right lane again. When you are at the second traffic light, bear to the left onto Baker Street. Then turn left again and you will see the zoo's parking lot.

From North I-79 and I-279

Keep going south on I-79 and then change onto I-279. Take Exit 2B to get onto East Street and stay in the left lane. When you come across East Ohio Street, turn left. Continue on East Ohio Street until you see the ramp, get onto Route 28. Follow Route 28 and then take Exit 6. Turn onto Highland Park Bridge and then keep proceeding in the right lane. Then get onto Butler Street. Continue in the right lane again. Go to the second traffic light and bear to the left onto Baker Street. Then turn left again and you will see the zoo's parking lot.

9) From North - Route 8

Proceed toward south on Route 8 and follow signs to get onto Route 28. Take Exit 5A to continue to the bottom of the offramp. When you see the RD Flemming Bridge, turn right. Stay straight in the left lane and bear to the left onto Butler Street. Proceed in the right lane and take the first right on Baker Street. Make another left turn to get onto the zoo's parking lot.

10) From the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76)

Take Exit 48 to get onto Route 28 South. Stay straight on Route 28 and then take Exit 6 to turn onto Highland Park Bridge. Continue in the right lane until you come across Butler Street. Also proceed in the right lane and then make a left turn onto Baker Street at the second traffic light. Then turn left again, and you will arrive at the zoo's parking lot.

Apart from these directions we mentioned above, the official website of the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium also furnishes a host of driving directions for visitor to get to the zoo from a number of nearby hotels. For more information, you can visit the following page.

Moe Driving Directions to Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

http://www.pittsburghzoo.org/PlanYourVisit/Directions