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Living Treasures "Wild" Animal Park
📍 268 Fox Rd, New Castle, PA 16101🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM |
About Living Treasures "Wild" Animal Park
Peacocks, pony rides & petting zoo. Animal park with 70+ species, from peacocks to porcupines, has feeding & petting zones & pony rides. The park houses over 500 animals representing 70+ different species, including rare animals such as African Crested Porcupines and Alligator Snapping Turtles. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,429 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- New Castle, PA (4 miles west of I-79 exit 99)
- Animals
- Over 500 animals, 70 species
- Experience
- Highly interactive, up-close encounters
- Admission
- General admission tickets and season passes available
💡 Did You Know?
- The park houses over 500 animals representing 70+ different species, including rare animals such as African Crested Porcupines and Alligator Snapping Turtles
- Animals are provided with more than double the space required by the Department of Agriculture, with sanctuaries where animals choose whether to interact with visitors
- Visitors can hand-feed multiple animal species including llamas, camels, birds, and can hold baby kangaroos and snakes, making it highly interactive
- The park maintains a strong 4.7-star rating from 3,429 reviews, with visitors consistently rating it as superior to larger regional zoos including the Pittsburgh Zoo
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan for at least 3-5 hours to fully experience the park. Visitors recommend taking your time at every opportunity rather than rushing through, and many bring picnic lunches to extend their stay.
- Take advantage of the affordable animal feeding opportunities throughout the park. Hand-feeding experiences with llamas, camels, kangaroos, and birds are highlighted as favorite family activities and represent excellent value.
- Visit in early summer (June or later) to see baby animals. Reviewers specifically noted seeing many baby species when visiting early June, making it an ideal time for educational viewing and photography.
- This park offers genuine interactive animal experiences that exceed typical zoos. Most animals are interactive and will come to visitors willingly, including opportunities to hold snakes and baby kangaroos—set expectations accordingly versus passive zoo viewing.
- The pricing is considered reasonable and affordable compared to similar attractions. Combine this with the 3-5 hour experience and multiple feeding opportunities to maximize your value.
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