Tours Around Town

October 3, 2023 - 10:30am to 12:30pm

Behind the Scenes: the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

Experience the Zoo and learn more about the amazing animals and the Zoo’s conservation efforts. You will watch the gorilla troop receive a snack, meet the giraffes in the African Savanna and see a special feeding of the Open Ocean tank in the Aquarium. Put on your walking shoes and get ready to explore. (Locations may change at the last minute. You will visit three areas. Then you can stay the rest of the afternoon and visit the zoo on your own. Fee is non-refundable, but you get a wrist band that you can use until next April.)

Fee: $16; non-refundable (Members Only; limited enrollment for up to 24 members) (Sunday, September 21 is the last day to register.) Transportation is on your own. 

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October 11, 2023 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Tour of Maxo Vanka Murals at St. Nicholas Church

We will meet at St. Nicholas Croation Catholic Church, Millvale where we will be immersed in the awe-inspiring murals of Croatian artist Maxo Vanka. Discover how these striking works were painted by Vanka in 1937 and 1941 to reflect the culture and lives of the working-class immigrant congregation. While on the tour, you’ll learn about the stories behind the murals and their timeless messages.

Transportation is on your own.

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