One Wild Podcast

Zoo Lights Drive-Thru Music

Welcome to the Zoo Lights Drive-Thru presented by Eat'n Park! Enjoy the holiday music while viewing the lights!

World Gorilla Day

Happy World Gorilla Day! We sit down with one of our gorilla keepers to learn all about our troops here at the Zoo and what you can do to help gorillas in the wild.

Elephant Appreciation Day

In this newest episode of One Wild Podcast, we are sitting down with one of our elephant keepers to celebrate Elephant Appreciation Day. 

125 Years: A Roaring Range of Residents

We are celebrating our 125th anniversary by honoring the past while looking forward to the future. This episode looks back at the roaring range of residents that have called the Zoo home throughout the years. 

Asian Lantern Festival Drive-Thru Music

Enjoy themed music during your Asian Lantern Festival Drive-Thru experience.

Clouded Leopards

Learn about the clouded leopards at the Pittsburgh Zoo! 

Otis the Alligator

No trip to the Zoo is complete before visiting one of the Pittsburgh Zoo's most distinguished residents, Otis the alligator!  

Sharks at The Zoo

Today we focus on the different species of sharks at the Pittsburgh Zoo! 

Siamangs

Learn all about the two siamangs at the Pittsburgh Zoo! 

Kangaroos

Learn about the Pittsburgh Zoo's 3 kangaroos!  

Komodo Dragon

They are the largest lizards on the planet! Learn all about Komodo Dragons during this new episode. 

Elephants

Learn about the Pittsburgh Zoo's elephants on today's episode! 

Elephant Seal

Do you know the difference between an elephant seal and a sea lion? You will after this episode! 

Giraffes

He is tall, friendly, and the Zoo's greatest showman. Meet Lewis, one of the Pittsburgh Zoo's giraffes, in our newest episode!

All About The Amur Leopard

There may not be a stronger animal, pound for pound, in the entire Zoo! Keeper Kathy Suthard joins us for this episode to dish all of the Amur leopard's secrets.

Introducing the Sea Otters!

Did you know that sea otters sometimes eat more than a polar bear? Learn about that and more during this episode about the Zoo's sea otters. 

Red Pandas

They are, perhaps, the cutest animal at the Pittsburgh Zoo! For this episode, we learn all about Red Pandas. 

River Otters

Did you know there are BIG differences between a river otter and a sea otter? Listen to learn more!

Learn about the Zoo's Horticulture

There are more than animals for the staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo to take care of. We have dozens of plants and flowers too! Learn all about the Zoo's horticulture with Curator of Horticulture and Grounds, Joe Williams. 

Meet the Meerkats

They are small, sneaky, and incredibly curious! Get to know the Pittsburgh Zoo's meerkats with keeper Ray Bamrick. 

All about Gorillas!

This week, we chat with Assistant Mammal Curator Karen Vacco about the Pittsburgh Zoo's gorillas. 

The Zoo's Penguins

They are some of the Zoo's most beloved residents! Learn more about the penguins of the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium with this episode of the One Wild Place Podcast. 

Zoo Lights Drive-Thru Podcast

This podcast is for the Zoo Lights Drive-Thru at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. If you would like to buy tickets, visit Event: Zoo Lights | Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

Welcome to Sea Lion Beach!

For this episode, we travel to the to the beach in Kids Kingdom to talk with Zookeeper Rob Chambers about our Sea Lions!

Cheetahs

It's time to learn about the fastest land animal on the planet! 

Asian Lantern Festival Drive-Thru Podcast

This podcast is for those attending the Asian Lantern Festival's Drive-Thru night. Hit play and enjoy the festival! 

Vet Tech Appreciation Week

The week of October 17th is Vet Tech Appreciation Week! Have you ever wondered what the day in the life is for a vet tech at the Pittsburgh Zoo? Listen to this week's episode and find out! 

Meet The Lions

A favorite at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, the African Lion is as majestic as any animal in the world! This week, we chat with keeper Kathy Suthard about the six lions who live at the Zoo!   - Sponsored by UPMC

World Rhino Day

Learn about the Pittsburgh Zoo's rhinos during this special World Rhino Day episode! During the episode, we chat with rhino keeper Diane Hagey. Not many people can say they have worked with rhinos for over 30 years, but Diane can.  Sponsored by UPMC. 

Meet The Tigers

On today's episode, mammal keeper Laura Machuga joins the podcast to talk all about the Pittsburgh Zoo's Tigers!    Sponsored by UPMC

Sea Turtle Second Chance Program

On this episode, Julia chats with Aquarist Jen Dancico about our Sea Turtle Second Chance program as well as one of the Pittsburgh Zoo's most famous residents, Harbor the Sea Turtle.      

What's Cooking For The Animals At The Zoo?

Ever wondered what goes into feeding the animals at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium? Listen and find out!    Sponsored by NUTELLA®

Dream Night 2021 Audio Tour

Dream Night is our annual event that is uniquely designed with our special guests in mind. This year, the event has transformed into an evening drive-thru experience to ensure our special families are able to enjoy the Zoo from the safety of their own vehicles. Journey through the Zoo while learning about your favorite animal friends from the comfort of your vehicle. 

Have You Seen a Kinkajou?

Join us as we talk with Beth, an Animal Care Specialist at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium's Education Complex, as we learn more about Julie and Pequeño, two adorable Kinkajous here at the Zoo! This episode is sponsored by Busy Beaver Building Centers.

Pride In Our People: Dr. Lauren

As part of our new series, Pride In Our People, we highlight the incredible staff here at the Zoo. This month, we are featuring Dr. Lauren, one of our Zoo veterinarians.

Zoo Lights Drive-Thru: Audio Tour

If you purchased a ticket to the Zoo Lights Drive-Thru, start this audio tour when you arrive!

Behind The "Seas"

Spend a day with our Aquarists at the PPG Aquarium!

ZooBoo Drive-Thru Audio Tour: Weekend 2

If you purchased a ticket to the ZooBoo Drive-Thru Fundraiser, play this audio tour when you arrive at the Zoo!

ZooBoo Drive-Thru Audio Tour

If you purchased a ticket to the ZooBoo Drive-Thru Fundraiser, play this audio tour when you arrive at the Zoo!

Moving Fur-ward: An Update on Our Feline Families

Hear the latest on our new African lion pride, new cheetah family, and our Canadian lynx!

Zoo'ZZerts Audio Tour

On Grounds with Dr. Ginger

We join Dr. Ginger Sturgeon, our head veterinarian at the Zoo, and her amazing all-female team on a day of animal ultrasounds, lion cub rechecks, and a goat teeth cleaning!

Dream Night Audio Tour

Meet Our New Cheetah Family!

Regis, an Animal Care Specialist at the Zoo, shares what it's like to work with our new cheetah family. This episode is sponsored by Dunkin'

Slimy Salamanders Could Be Hiding In Your Backyard

Hellbenders: what are they? We discuss these slimy but cute amphibians with our aquarist, Shanna Gay, and we learn about Heather, the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium’s very own hellbender.

Zoofari Drive-Thru: Guided Audio Tour

If you purchased a ticket to the Zoofari Drive-Thru fundraiser, turn on this guided audio tour at the start of your adventure!

It's Cuttle, Not Cuddle

If they aren’t for cuddling, and they aren’t fish, then what are cuttlefish? Justine Curley intrigues us with all things cuttlefish, from how they can change colors in the blink of an eye, to how they hunt their food with their tentacles.

You're a Horti- What?

Emmett Bender explains to us what a Horticulturist is, what they do, and why it's important to have them in a zoo! While most people come to the zoo to see the animals, the green leafy things throughout the park are also important. They greatly affect the animals' lives and the experience of the visitor.

Sugar Rush in Kids Kingdom

Have you ‘herd’ the news? The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium has a new herd of alpacas! Robin Chambers, one of our keepers in Kids Kingdom, talks to us about the stylish hairdos, personalities, and candy inspired names of the alpacas.

Cloudy with a Chance of Cats

The birth of our new clouded leopard cub is a significant milestone in the worldwide effort to save this vulnerable species. Karen Vacco, our Assistant Mammal Curator, discusses what what it's like to raise a cub, the challenges faced when breeding clouded leopards, and our hopes for this incredible species.