There is a new aquarium exhibit at the Pittsburgh Zoo. In fact, the zoo is now called the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium instead of just the Pittsburgh Zoo. The “PPG” is for Pittsburgh Paint and Glass. Glass is a big feature of the new aquarium. There is a tunnel that visitors can walk through that goes right under the huge tank where the Polar bears swim. The tunnel is made of glass. Visitors can get an up close and personal view of the Polar bears in actions underwater.
I thought the zoo was fun even before the new aquarium was installed. I liked it that I could feed peanuts to the elephants when they were in their shelter facility. I'm telling you, it is a weird feeling having that dextrous trunk pick up peanuts from the palm of your hand knowing that the same trunk is capable of smacking an 800 pound tiger against a tree. Whoever said the lion was the king of the jungle must have never met an elephant.
My wife and I have been to the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium several times. It's not that far away so we just set the home security alarm (DC ADT security offers) and head on over to Butler Street. The exhibits are educational and inspiring. Just to know that there is such a diversity of species in existence on our planet shows us the wonder of creation. The kids are absolutely awestruck at being able to see the animals of both their dreams and nightmares so up close.
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