(File Photo of the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Planning closures were announced by the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium on Monday. According to zoo officials, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from January 14th through February 26th, the zoo grounds will close. However, Thursdays through Mondays will be normal operation days. These closures are because of construction to improve the facility. Zoo officials from the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium also stated that both a new trail and front entrance are planned for projects.