Pittsburgh does figure somewhere on the top when it comes to vacation spots, but it's also known for its happening nightlife. With its assortment of nightclubs, bars, lounges and other places to spend the evening in a relaxed mode, a vacation can be given a better flavor with a glimpse of this city's str2party-hardstr2 zones.

One of the famous attractions in this category is the Club Zoo, which is Pittsburgh's only New York Style under-21 night club. Ever since it opened at 1630 Smallman Street, it's been a hit among those in the 15-20 age group.

Club Zoo - Homepage

http://www.clubzoo.net/

The club is located in the Strip District of Pittsburgh and has an easy access route. It is open on Fridays and Saturdays, from 7.30 pm to 1 am, and on some Sundays, if Monday is not a school day. An entry charge of $10 is applicable on Fridays, and $12 on Saturdays. The club insists on proper dressing, and also on bringing along proper ID.

Overview of Rules and Restrictions at Club Zoo

http://www.pittsburghpostgazette.com/pg/06047/655780-42.stm

The $10 fee includes free coat checks and free Pepsi throughout the night. bottled water is available for $1, and Mountain Dew and Brisk Iced tea for a price of $2, with Red Bull Energy Drinks priced at $3. Parking is free, and it's just across the street, so that's not a problem either. Saturdays are a day when one can enjoy free airbrush body art along with all the other things mentioned above.

Club Zoo covers an area of 20,000 sq. ft., with three levels, and four bars that serve all night. It attracts about 500-600 teenagers on Fridays, and close to 2000 on Saturdays. It offers elite VIP service on the third level that overlooks the entire club, and non-alcoholic beverages and waitress treatment are a special.

Reviews and Opinions

http://www.clubzone.com/c/Pittsburgh/Nightclub/Club_Zoo.html

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Club Zoo in Pittsburgh is the only under-21 night club in the city that has got rave reviews from teenagers across the nation for its hot and happening Friday and Saturday Night parties. These parties last for around two hours, kicking off at 8 pm and rounding off by 10 pm.

Club Zoo Official Site

http://www.clubzoo.net/

Club Zoo Calendar

http://www.clubzoo.net/flyers/calendar.pdf

Club Zoo on City Search

http://pittsburgh.citysearch.com/profile/43639749/pittsburgh_pa/club_zoo.html

Thus, you do have to worry about your curfew. Sprawling over an area of 20,000 sq feet, Club Zoo has four Levels, a VIP Room and five bars that serve free soft drinks, bottled water and an assortment of energy drinks. You can also order some food at these bars.

DJ's live music and the soft sense of rhythm in the air gives this place a feeling of seamlessly flowing in time. During the New Year's Eve, the place becomes a melting cauldron of fun and delight. The cages designed in this nightclub resemble zoo motifs and it really brings out the animal instinct in you.

The lighting used is essentially psychedelic. It shines in diffused and varying colors from many vantage points. The lighting hitting the floor is pleasantly bewildering. More than 2000 people vie for their yard in this fun packed space. It is like a galaxy of stars condensing in the supernova of the dance floor. Camisoles, stealer jerseys, tank tops and a lot else extract the club zoo kind fun from its motley crowd.

The club has employed ten bouncers and a couple of rest room staffs to prevent the party from developing any brawl or untoward event.

Club Zoo on Ticket Master

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