The One Of A Kind Deer Park In Pennsylvania That Your Kids Will Absolutely Love
By Beth Price-Williams|Published May 10, 2019
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Deer are just an everyday part of life in Pennsylvania. We see the beautiful animals prance through our yards. Many of us still gleefully point them out, especially when there’s a mama and a baby, when we see them on the side of the road. Of course, we’ve also learned how to quickly steer out of a deer’s path on the road. But, how often do we get to feed and to pet them? Create unforgettable memories and get to see the deer up close at this deer park in Pennsylvania.
Herd the whole family into the car for an unforgettable adventure to Double Diamond Deer Ranch in Cooksburg and less than 45 minutes from Punxsutawney.
Meet the herd when you visit the ranch. And, during the summer, bottle feed the newest members of the herd. (Bottle feeding times are generally scheduled throughout the summer.)
Of course, you'll have the opportunity to feed and to pet the other deer, too. Just make sure you're at the park at 6 p.m. from May through August to give the friendly deer treats.
If you want to pet the deer, definitely visit during the summer months. Once fall and mating season roll around, deer stay in their own pens. And, to ensure everyone's safety, visitors are not allowed to touch the deer at that time.
Bringing the kids along? Then, spend some time in the playground that boasts an old police car, a limo, a fire truck, and slides. Keep an eye on your kids as they play, too, to help prevent damage to the vehicles and other playground equipment.
Admission to Double Diamond Deer Ranch is $8 per per person. Children younger than four are free. And, you can leave and return as you'd like throughout the day.
Create unforgettable memories at Double Diamond Deer Ranch, open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to dusk in May and in November. Or, visit daily from 10 a.m. to dusk from Memorial Day through October 31.
Click here for Double Diamond Deer Ranch's website. Or, go here for Facebook.
Do you have a favorite deer park in Pennsylvania? Tell us about it in the comments! Then, click here to read about 10 once-in-a-lifetime animal encounters you can only have in PA.
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