The Pittsburgh zoo is a great place to take a child to watch nature in its splendor. With all the specials hey run with free parking here and there and discounted entrance. The only problem is the prices of items once you are inside. Me and my fiancee took her cousin to the zoo and needless to say lunch was more expensive than the entrance for all three of us! Also the gift shop is way over priced and designed to entice a child into wanting everything (all the more expensive items are on the lower shelves right at child level)
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