Living Treasures Animal Park

A kid’s dream zoo! I had the joy of visiting Living Treasures Animal Park on my son‘s second grade field trip this week. We have been in Pennsylvania a long time and I’ve never visited this park and I’m starting to kick myself for not taking my older children when they were young. This park is very nice and spread out, but goes in a circle in different directions so you never miss anything and always meet back up on the other side. They have everything from your basic deer to exotic birds, reptiles, etc.. When you enter to pay, they offer a few different treats that you can purchase to feed to the animals. Mostly every animal there can be fed with the exception of just a few. They have big bags of feed, carrots, and there are numerous machines around the zoo area that you can purchase Cheerios. The kids loved that almost every animal was able to be fed straight from their hand! All the animals are penned, but are able to come right up to the fence to see your kids. They are able to interact with them, which is a lot of fun! Fall seems to be a great time of year to come. Although we had a little bit of a cold day, the kids didn’t even notice, but what they did notice were the really cool Halloween decorations that were located all along the park. They have a neat display of fun that lights up in the evenings that you can come to and are also able to hear the animals in a different way. The education center is connected to the gift shop and has a lot of really cool reptiles and amphibians you can see. This is also the area where our educator came out with a few different animals and let the kids pet them during their visit. The gift shop has everything imaginable! Apparel, stuffed animals, and everything from candies to magnets to postcards. Our kids loved the powder, candy machine where you were able to buy a tube and fill it with the flavors you like. Prices of everything are decent and won’t completely break you like some other zoos. If you decide that you would like a snack, there are microwavable items available, such as hot pockets, etc. that can be heated up and there are picnic tables and pavilions around the park to eat at. There are also ice cream novelties for dessert. If you are a souvenir penny collector, there are two machines located in the gift shop. Remember to bring your quarters and pennies. Will definitely return on a regular day for a family outing! Good for kids with a changing station in the restroom, and lots for kids to do. Very good for a birthday party! Single day and season passes available. * wheelchair, accessible entrance, parking lot and restrooms.

We LOVE living treasures!! This is way better (and way cheaper) than the Pittsburgh zoo. My girls loved being able to interact with and feed the animals. The playground was such a hit also. This will be a weekend destination multiple times a year for us!

We have been going here a few times each year for the past five years. Every time we stay either in the Lodge or one of the private cabins. The zoo animals are all healthy and happy, except for the wolf. She seems sad sometimes. But she is very well cared for and we even have a painting that she made with her paws. This place has provided us with some of the best memories of our time living here in Pennsylvania. The gift shop has a great selection of minerals and other zoo themed things like toys and clothes.

We stayed in the attached log cabin and visited the park. The cabin was clean and the staff friendly. The kids loved the animals and never wanted to leave.

Sweetest park with a beautiful variety of animals! I've been coming here since I was young and have always loved the interactions. Goats, pigs, horses, deer, camels, peacocks, tigers, wallabies - you name it! This place has it all! I highly recommend this spot for families, friends, anyone that wants to be close to nature for a few hours. Easy to find the location, a gorgeous gift shop, and a mini golf course is right down the road ⛳