Lehigh Valley Zoo

Lehigh Valley Zoo

More Than Just a Zoo! Education, Preservation, Camps and More.

The Lehigh Valley Zoo is a true local treasure. What began over a century ago as a private game preserve owned by General Harry C. Trexler, a local industrialist, now serves as safe, engaging and enlightening wildlife experience for guests of all ages. The Zoo truly demonstrates leadership in the cultural, scientific and conservation communities.

Interestingly, General Trexler played a significant role in saving the North American bison from extinction by providing a place where both bison and elk could roam freely undisturbed.  In 1935, the County of Lehigh took ownership of the Preserve, and in 1974, construction began on the Preserve’s 29-acre Children’s Zoo.  Read more Facts about the Lehigh Valley Zoo here.

The Lehigh Valley Zoo is funded by a member-supported non-profit organization, Lehigh Valley Zoological Society, who assumed management of the Zoo, as well as the daily management of the bison and elk herd and the palominos in the 1,100-acre Trexler Nature Preserve in 2004.

One of the best ways to experience the Lehigh Valley Zoo and support the Lehigh Valley Zoological Society is to become a Member. Membership to the Zoo allows you to visit as much as you want, get special discounts to events and camps, as well as discounts to other zoos and aquariums across the country.

The Zoo also offers Volunteer Opportunities and a chance to help with special events, educational programs, and greet visitors. If you love animals and the outdoors, this a really great way to support an important local non-profit organization.

You can also Adopt an Animal at the Zoo! Your donation helps feed and care for more than 300 animal ambassadors at Lehigh Valley Zoo. Although the Zoo is a fun place to visit, the primary focus is education and conservation.

The Educational Programs at the Zoo are amazing. We are very lucky to have such a wealth of information and an abundance of resources available to us through the Zoo's educational programs. Children and adults can partake in a wide variety of learning experiences, workshops and camps. There are also Internship opportunities for those interested in furthering their education in the field.

Take a look at this Zoo Map, you can see that there is a lot of ground to cover, so visiting often is recommended. I know I never tire of seeing the animals!

If you are visiting the Lehigh Valley area or you live here, please be sure to support this local treasure, the Lehigh Valley Zoo, and help preserve it for years to come.

The Lehigh Valley Zoo is surrounded by State Game lands and many beautiful homes! Click Here to see what homes are available for sale near the Lehigh Valley Zoo!

Coopersburg Community Day

Coopersburg Community Day

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Southern Lehigh Living Memorial Park
Pennsylvania 309 & East Fairmount Street
Coopersburg, PA 18036

Coopersburg Community Day is a much anticipated local event in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. This celebration of "small town America" attracted over 10,000 visitors last year!

Sponsored by The Coopersburg Historical Society with participation by other non-profit community organizations, the event is one Fall Festival that shouldn't be missed. Fine Arts & Crafts, Flea Market, Demonstrations, Entertainment, Food and lots of activities for the entire family are just some of the happenings you will find during Coopersburg Community Day.

The event is FREE and fun for the whole family. Come out and make a day of it. Have some great food, visit local vendors and partake in the wide variety of entertainment planned.

This is just one of the many fantastic small town events you can find in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. The charming small towns nestled throughout the area lend themselves to these types of family friendly events where the whole community comes out to have fun. Small town living, and all of the perks you would think of, can still be found right here in Lehigh Valley.

If you are considering a move to the area, follow my Blog for information about living, working and playing here.

See you at Coopersburg Community Day!

Josh Early Candies

Josh Early Candies

A Pennsylvania Tradition Since the early 1900's!

You don't need a special occasion to stop in and visit Josh Early Candies! Today was one of those days, where I had to stop. No reason, today was just a chocolate day! Mmmmm!!!

Josh Early Candies make GREAT gifts! Always well-received. It's my go to place when I need to pick up a hostess gift, a housewarming gift or just a little something special to let someone know I care. With the Holidays coming up, you will probably see me here a lot!

Josh Early Candies has two convenient Lehigh Valley locations to get your chocolate fix!

4640 Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18104 

and

3620 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18020

I guarantee if you are driving through Allentown or Bethlehem, if you take the time to pop into Josh Early Candies, you will not be disappointed. How can you not indulge yourself in some delicious chocolates when you see these beauties behind the glass. I know I can't resist!

Josh Early Candies recipes from the early 1900's are still being used by their master candy makers. This is a fifth generation locally owned business. Something to be proud of! Read more about the History of Josh Early Candies here.

The chocolates are fantastic, but what I find really charming about Josh Early Candies is its local flair. The Lehigh Valley area has so many wonderfully unique shops, many with deep roots in the local culture. Driving down the picturesque roads and countryside you will come across many of these great local business.

I love to shop local and support those business that make the Lehigh Valley a special place to live.

As a local Realtor, I am out and about a lot. I get to meet many people and frequent many local businesses. I love showing new people around the Lehigh Valley and showing them everything our area has to offer.

Stay tuned to my Blog as I feature more local businesses I love. Tell me your favorite place and why you love it. And don't forget to stop by Josh Early Candies!

If you or anyone you know is thinking of buying or selling - or just want to know more about our local real estate market - give me a call. I'm here to help!