Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Pittsburgh Zoo: The Back End

 Leaving the Aquarium leaves you with three additional areas to explore.

1) The Water's Edge is home to Polar Bears, Sea Otters, and species of Seals.  In five visits, I have NEVER SEEN a Polar Bear, a Sea Otter, and only once Seals.  The design of the space is integrated, well-maintained, and engaging with lots of extra educational displays.  It's also one of the most disappointing aspects of any zoo I have ever visited on multiple occasions.

2) There is a final set of areas "Kid's Kingdom and Worlds of Discovery" designed for the entertainment of children.  I have never visited either.  They appear to encompass interactive domesticated animals and displays.  They are always chucked full of moms with children and prams everywhere.  It's a great space for the visitors it's intended to serve; however, it doesn't offer any enticements for someone like me.

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