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Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

October 24, 2013 By Nedra McDaniel 2 Comments

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

During our trip with Visit Pittsburgh, we visited the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

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The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is home to more than 400 species with thousands of animals.

The layout of the zoo reminded me of the Cincinnati Zoo in a lot of ways. You go up an escalator for both zoo entrances and you walk along paths that are along the hillsides.

The zoo has a great variety of animals that are in beautiful natural looking settings.

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We even heard the lions roar during our visit.

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The playground near the Kid’s Kingdom area was a section that my kids could have played at for hours but we had a limited time to visit that day and we were there to see animals.

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The playground is really large and is a great way for kids  to burn off some energy.

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There are several exhibit s that give you the opportunity to take in another view of sea life.

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It was really cool to get close enough to see the rows of teeth in this shark’s mouth.

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The stingray area at The PPG Aquarium was one of my favorites. Visitors can touch the stingrays with this “hands on” exhibit tank.

There are tunnels that kids can climb into to get a closer look at the stingrays.

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The leopard spotted print on the stingrays was so beautiful. I had never seen one like that before.

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The PPG Aquarium also has a 2 story tank filled with lots of coral and sea life.

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During our visit to the zoo, we also got a special “behind the scenes” opportunity to see the Bengal tigers who were resting before going back out to the exhibit.

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We learned that Bengal tigers LOVE scents! The zookeeper sprayed Calvin Kline “Obsession” on the floor before we came back.  This tiger wanted to rest a bit before going back out to the exhibit.

We really enjoyed our visit to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. There was so much to see and do there.  Our visit was just for a few hours but you could easily explore there all day.

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Current Zoo Admission Rates

Adults $14

Seniors (60+ years of age) $13

Children (ages 2-13) $12

Children under 24 months FREE

Parking FREE

Check out their website to plan your visit.

 

 

Disclosure: Visit Pittsburgh provided my accommodation, meals and admissions for my participation in their media trip. All opinions are my own.

 

The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is located at 7340 Butler St  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206.

Filed Under: Adventures With Friends, Family Adventures Tagged With: #lovepgh, family travel, fun with kids, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, stingray, touch stingray, visit Pittsburgh, zoo animals

Ride the Dusquesne Incline in Pittsburgh

August 23, 2013 By Nedra McDaniel 1 Comment

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On our trip with Visit Pittsburgh, we got to ride the Dusquesne Incline.

Dusquesne Incline in Pittsburgh

I was really excited about this because the city of Cincinnati used to have several inclines but we no longer have any in our city. The city of Pittsburgh still has two that help serve the public transportation needs in the city.

 

Dusquesne Incline in Pittsburgh

The Duquesne Incline is a working museum. You have history and you have function because people still use it for their everyday public transportation needs.

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This view gives you an idea of how steep the grade of the hill is.

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The ride is smooth and allows you to take in a different perspective of the city on your way up.

Dusquesne Incline in Pittsburgh

Dusquesne Incline in Pittsburgh
The views from the observation area at the top of the incline were incredible!

Dusquesne Incline in Pittsburgh

Dusquesne Incline in Pittsburgh

At the top of the incline you can also learn more about the history of the incline.

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There is also a self guided tour that shows you the mechanical aspect of the incline.

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You can also step outside and take pictures from the observation area.

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The views from the observation area showcased the numerous bridges and gorgeous scenery in every direction.

Dusquesne Incline in Pittsburgh

Dusquesne Incline in Pittsburgh

A visit to Dusquesne Incline is an experience that you should add to your list next time you’re in Pittsburgh.

 

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You can find out more about the Duquesne Incline from their website.

Dusquesne Incline in Pittsburgh

 

Operation hours:

Monday through Saturday:
5:30 a.m. to 12:45 a.m.
Sundays and Holidays:
7:00 a.m. to 12:45 a.m.
Cash fares as well as Port Authority bus passes and tickets are accepted as payment.
1197 WEST CARSON STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15219

 

Disclosure: Visit Pittsburgh provided my accommodation, meals and admissions for my participation in their media trip. All opinions are my own.

Filed Under: Adventures With Friends, Family Adventures, On A Date Adventures, Solo Adventures Tagged With: #lovepgh, Dusquesne incline, Dusquesne incline pittsburgh, family fun, family travel, incline, pittsburgh pennsylvania, public transportations, travel

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