Located in Pittsburgh’s Highland Park, the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium is a fantastic place for the entire family to visit. First opened in 1898 as the Highland Park Zoo, …
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Pennsylvania is home to more than a dozen zoos, but there is only one aviary in the state. However, the National Aviary in Pittsburgh is not only the only aviary …
Read moreVisiting the National Aviary in Pittsburgh: PA’s Best Destination for Bird Lovers
If you’ve driven anywhere around the State College area, you’ve no doubt seen the small billboards for Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park. Located in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, Penn’s Cave is …
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In many zoos around the country, reptiles are relegated to a single building in the back corner. True, many take the time to see the snakes, gators, and lizards housed …
Read moreClyde Peeling’s Reptiland: A Reptile Lover’s Dream Come True
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been a huge fan of zoos. While it obviously can’t compete with seeing these animals in their native environments, it’s a great opportunity to …
Read moreDiscovering My Inner Child While Visiting the Philadelphia Zoo
When it comes to zoos in Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Zoo, the Pittsburgh Zoo, and the National Aviary get most of the attention. However, there are several other wildlife parks in …
Read moreGetting Close to the Animals at Living Treasures Wild Animal Park in the Laurel Highlands
When you think of a safari, it’s likely that your head is filled with images of off-roading vehicles driving through an African savannah, elephants on one side of the jeep, …
Surrounded by chocolate and roller coasters, downtown Hershey might seem to be an odd place for a zoo. And, truthfully, it is. However, tucked away, down a winding road behind …