Petting Zoos, Farms + Pets
COZY INN PET RESORT & ORCHIDS SPA:
724/593-6133, Website
405 Hauger Hood Rd., Stahlstown
Pet resort and spa.
Hours: M-Sun, 7am-6:30pm.
DOGLOGIC DOGGIE DAYCARE:
412/882-0676, Website
1405 Saw Mill Run Blvd, Pittsburgh
Doggie daycare and training.
Hours: 6am-6:30pm.
ELMER’S AQUARIUM & PET CENTER:
412/372-6535, Website
4005 William Penn Highway, Monroeville
Aquarium specialist since 1969; family-owned and-operated store offers pets and aquarium supplies.
Hours: M-Sat, 10am-9:30pm; Sun, noon-5pm.
Fetch! Pet Care North Pittsburgh:
412/307-4923, Website
213 Southern Valley Court, Mars
Provides personalized services by reliable professionals including private dog walks, park adventures, in-home sitting, private boarding/day care, pet taxi and more.
GOLDEN BONE PET RESORT:
412/661-7001, Website
6890 Fifth Ave., Point Breeze
The Golden Bone is a kennel located just 10 minutes from downtown.
Hours: M-Sat, 9am-5pm.
GOOD DOG! BEHAVIOR TRAINING:
724/934-3649, Website
115 Farmingdale Rd., Wexford
Obedience training for your family pet that is fast, effective and enjoyable for your dog.
Hours: By appointment, M-F, 9am-8pm; some Saturday hours
KIDS KINGDOM:
412/665-3640, Website
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, One Wild Place, Highland Park
Ranked in the top-three children’s zoos in the country. Interactive exhibits, learning stations, climb-through meerkat tunnels, 40-foot bat flyway, walk-through deer and kangaroo yards, playgrounds; special domestic-animal petting area. Fall, T after Labor Day- Dec. 31; Winter, Jan. 2-Mar. 31; Spring, Apr. 1-Fri. of Memorial Day Weekend. adults, $10; seniors, $9; children 2-13, $8; under 2, free. Dec.-Mar.: adults, $7; seniors and children 2-13, $7; under 2, free; parking, free.
LIVING TREASURES ANIMAL PARK:
724/924-9571, Website
268 Fox Rd., New Castle
Pet, feed and see hundreds of animals from around the world including big cats, several species of primates and many other exotic animals. New for the 2008 season: tiger, wolf and bear exhibits; horse drawn safari ride and concession stand. Large gift shop and pavilion for picnics. Memorial Day-Aug.: M-Sun, 10am-8pm; Sept. and Oct.:M-Sun, 10am-6pm.
LIVING TREASURES ANIMAL PARK:
724/593-8300, Website
288 Route 711, Jones Mills
Get up close and personal with several animals including exotic birds, primates, big cats and more. Camel and pony rides. Adults, $7.50; senior citizens, $7; children 3-11, $5.50; children 2 and under, free. See the Web site for hours.
LUCKY PAWS PET RESORT:
724/728-1484, Website
2273 Lovi Rd., Freedom
A luxury pet hotel, salon and spa and public dog park and pool.
ROUND HILL PARK:
412/384-4701, Website
651 Round Hill Rd., Elizabeth
1,101-acre, full working farm, group tours, visitor center, soccer field, eight shelters, 11 nonsheltered groves, bridle trail and walking paths. Free.
Hours: M-Sun, 8am-dusk.
SHENOT FARM:
724/935-2542
3754 Wexford Run Rd., Marshall
Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, Sat-Sun in Oct., noon-5pm; farm open May-Feb., 9am-6pm.
SOERGEL ORCHARDS:
724/935-1743, Website
2573 Brandt School Rd., Franklin Park
Consists of a farm market, bakery, deli, wine shop, cider press, gift barn, garden center, greenhouses and a new department, "Naturally Soergels," featuring natural, organic, gluten-free and allergen-free foods; home-grown produce; various festivals and activities throughout the year. Family owned and operated; open year-round.
Hours: M-F, 8am-7:30pm; Sat-Sun, 8am-6pm
TRAX FARMS:
412/835-3246, Website
528 Trax Rd., Finleyville
Greenhouse, indoor plants, garden shop, patio shop, giftware, country store, produce, hanging baskets, fountains, bakery, deli, nursery and wine shop.
Hours: M-Sat, 9am-8pm; Sun, 9am-6pm.
TRIPLE B FARMS:
724/258-3557, Website
823 Berry Lane, Forward Twp., Allegheny County
Farm animals, play barn, country store, gift shop, fresh produce. Strawberry Festival in June, Fall Festival with hayrides to pumpkin patch and Storybook Pumpkinland. Birthday parties and school field trips. Open mid-May through Oct. Hours vary.
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