It’s A Zoo Out There!

Are you stressed out from all of the hard work you have been doing in your classes?  Why don’t you grab some friends/sorority sisters/roommates and head to the zoo!

I know going to the zoo seems like a very “summer” thing to do, but fall is truly a beautiful time to go.  Since the weather is cooler, the animals are much more playful.  Plus, it usually isn’t as crowded.  I just spent the day at the fabulous Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium with my mom and best friend.  We had an amazing time.  We even got to see a baby sea lion!

It is so nice to take a break from school (or in my case work) to get some fresh, crisp fall air!  Bring a camera and make sure the animals aren’t the only thing you photograph.  Zoos always seem to have goofy signs and props spread around so take advantage of them!

Our zoo likes to compare heights of animals to put them into perspective.  On this scale, we have a baby human, baby elephant, Ben Roethlisberger (quarter back for my beloved Pittsburgh Steelers) and an adult female elephant.  Let’s see where Brittany and I fall in on the scale…

I’m sure your local zoo has something fun like this!

They also have these turtle scooters that are clearly made for five year olds.  Obviously we had to try them out.  We weren’t so successful (we definitely crashed into each other!), but it was a fun time nonetheless!

The next non-rainy day you have, try going to the zoo.  Once winter rolls around, you will be wishing you spent some more time outside.  Most zoos let you pack a lunch and bring it with you.  So, grab your friends, a camera and a bagged lunch and you’re good to go for the day!  If you end up going, be sure to share your pictures with us! You can e-mail them to us at intern@collegelifestyles.org

In the mean time, what is your favorite animal at the zoo? I’m partial to tigers and polar bears!

Kaitlyn Kline is an intern for College Lifestyles^TM.  She is an Edinboro University of PA and Alpha Sigma Tau alum.  She loves acting like a 5 year old with her best friend!