Spend a day among animals - porcupines, fennec foxes, and zebras, to name just a few - for an unforgettable adventure. This zoo near Pittsburgh offers visitors the unique opportunity to embark on trails, by bike or by foot, to explore the many animal habitats. Or, for an enhanced experience, visit the nursery, go on a safari tour, or head out on a guided horseback tour.
Nestled across 2,000 sprawling acres, Nemacolin Woodlands Wildlife Academy and Adventure offers visitors an up-close view of more than 40 species of animals.
Grab a map from the Wildlife Academy Check-In Station. Then, hit one of the walking trails or ride your bike to visit the many animal habitats.
Along the way, meet the resident mountain lions, bear, and Bengal tiger.
Or, for a truly unique visit, join one of the enrichment experiences. Go on an enrichment tour, for example, that starts with you and others making toys and treats for the resident animals.
Please note that each of the enrichment experiences requires a fee.
Then, give the toys and treats to the animals and watch their reactions.
Or, head out on a safari tour. Meet a variety of animals - including wolves, zebra, and buffalo - and feed them delicious treats.
Of course, no one can resist the adorable face of a baby - of any species. Join the self-guided or the guided nursery tour. And, meet the zoo's littlest residents.
But, don't stop there. Embark on a unique tour of Nemacolin Woodlands Resort on a Jamaican bob sled, led by a seasoned dog team.
Watch the kids as they embark on a scenic pony ride. Or, climb on a horse for an unforgettable backwoods trail ride.
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort's Wildlife Academy is located at 1001 Lafayette Dr., Farmington, PA 15437.
Learn more about Nemacolin Woodlands Resort's Wildlife Academy by clicking here for the official website. Or, go https://www.facebook.com/Nemacolin/ for Facebook.
Of course, we Pittsburghers are lucky to have easy access to the Pittsburgh Zoo. But, if you're up for a new experience, head to this zoo near Pittsburgh for an unforgettable adventure.
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