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Living Treasures Animal Park

· New Castle, PA

Why you should go…

Living Treasures lets visitors walk right up to zebras, kangaroos, camels, and dozens of other species, with feed cups sold for hands-on encounters. The original western Pennsylvania location has drawn families from the tri-state area for decades, alongside a newer Laurel Highlands park in Jones Mills.

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  • #petting zoo
  • #kids
  • #pennsylvania
  • #hands-on

Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Living Treasures Animal Park, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Lawrence County, PA

    Free

    A western Pennsylvania county on the Ohio border, anchored by New Castle and its river valleys.

    6.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Butler County

    Free

    Pennsylvania county near Pittsburgh known as the birthplace of the Jeep, with Moraine State Park and small-town charm.

    18 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Mercer County, PA

    Free

    A rural western Pennsylvania county known for Grove City's outlet mall and the town of Mercer's historic square.

    26 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Youngstown

    Free

    A revitalizing Rust Belt city anchored by 4,400-acre Mill Creek MetroParks and a growing arts scene.

    30 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    The Terminal

    Free

    A five-block former produce terminal in Pittsburgh's Strip District turned market, dining and event space.

    38 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Local Gem

    Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

    Under $25

    A young, growing botanic garden on a reclaimed coal-mining site west of downtown Pittsburgh.

    38 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor