PITTSBURGH — Two pelicans from the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium have managed to escape their enclosures on Saturday.
According to the Pittsburgh Zoo, they are aware that two pelicans are outside of their enclosures and the animal care team is working on their safe return.
Here is the statement provided by the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium:
“The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is aware that two pelicans are currently outside of their habitat. Our animal care team is monitoring the situation and is actively working on their safe return. Animal safety and well-being remain our top priority. We will share additional information as it becomes available.“
The zoo has established a pelican hotline to help with the monitoring.
People in the community are asked to not approach the pelicans.
Please call 412-365-2528 to share sighting information with the zoo.
We have a photographer on scene where crews are searching for the pelicans between the Highland Park Bridge and 62nd Street Bridge.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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