---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jenn Torpie <jtorpie@pittsburghzoo.org> Date: Fri, May 3, 2024 at 12:49 PM Subject: Mother's Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium To: Highland Park Community Council <hpccpgh@gmail.com> Hello Highland Park neighbors, Mother’s Day is right around the corner (Sunday, May 12), and with free admission for mothers <https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/event-mothers-day/> the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium expects very high attendance. We know there has been local traffic due to this high visitor volume in the past, so this year we are implementing a multi-point strategy to reduce congestion and improve the experience. This year we will: - Implement a comprehensive parking plan to alleviate additional traffic on the roads. - Open additional parking via the City lot (adjacent to the Zoo’s lot) to help reduce neighborhood parking. - Work with Pittsburgh police officers who will control traffic at the lights on One Wild Place and Butler Street and at the end of Baker Street by the Exxon station. - Have an ambulance on site for emergencies. - Have a secondary walk-up entrance at the Education Center. Note there is not parking available at the Education Center. - Have additional bathrooms located in the parking areas. If you have any questions, please reach out to visitorservices@pittsburghzoo.org. Thank you, we appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you to the Zoo soon. Sincerely, [image: AmericanHumane] *Jenn Torpie* *VP of Education & Community Engagement* One Wild Place Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Phone: 412-365-2620 Fax: 412-665-3661 *jtorpie@pittsburghzoo.org <jtorpie@pittsburghzoo.org>* https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/