EXPERIENCES Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Greensburg and Get up-close otic ex personal with xpected une animals and these during es tur ea cr es, experienc e interactiv ams ogr pr special and behind-the-scenes tours. MEET THE CREATURES SMALL TO LARGE INSECTARIUM & BUTTERFLY PAVILION ( Philadelphia ) Wander the new 7,000-square-foot butterfly pavilion, a sanctuary filled with thousands of live butterflies fluttering around. Designed as a tropical ecosphere, you’ll also encounter waterfalls and lush vegetation. LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO ( Schnecksville ) The Porcupine Connection program lets visitors meet a prehensile-tailed porcupine, with the possibility of even touching its smooth, long quills. Then, watch as the gentle mammal creates a unique painting, using its feet and tail, for a memorable souvenir. CLYDE PEELING’S REPTILAND ( Allenwood ) Meet and feed a pair of gentle giants, also known as Aldabra tortoises. Al and Henry, two of the park’s oldest residents, enjoy munching on the pieces of fruit you’ll dole out. PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM ( Pittsburgh ) Mingle with the darlings of Antarctica during a Penguin Encounter. Along with the once-in-a-lifetime photo op, your group will be treated to a 30-minute tour and time with these flightless birds. 34 visitPA.com PHOTOS: (this page clockwise from top left) B. Krist for Visit Philadelphia™; courtesy of Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau; courtesy of the Andy Warhol Museum/©AbbyWarhola
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