The Pittsburgh Zoo encompasses the natural habitats of more than 4,000 animals, including an Asian forest, African savanna, tropical forest, the always popular Aqua Zoo and Kids Kingdom, an interactive section. The Carnegie Science Center contains a large, interactive planetarium that presents educational movies and other information about astronomy. 1 Allegheny Ave. The Allegheny Observatory , built in 1902, was the city s first observatory and housed the telescope of the Allegheny Telescope Association. Today it has three telescopes.
Tours are free, but reservations are required.
A Pittsburgh institution and one of the U.S. s best old-fashioned amusement parks. Four fantastic roller coasters roar through this park, along with an old-fashioned railroad and 15 kiddie rides. 4800 Kennywood Blvd. The huge water park Sandcastle is near Kennywood Park. It has 15 water slides, as well as a floating channel, a beach and a boardwalk, miniature golf and a Formula One speedway.