336 Sugar Road, Bolton, MA
978- 779-8988
Animal Adventures is a family owned zoo staffed by professional animal handlers. This zoo boasts a very unique "hands-on" experience, allowing visitors to actually interact with their animals. Guests can handle tortoises, lizards, snakes, alligators, ferrets, skunks, and many more animals while learning all about their ecosystems and how humans share the environment with them. This facility offers a small indoor petting zoo, 3 indoor aquatic exhibits, exotic mammals, a climate controlled "Reptile Room", and outdoor farm animal corrals (weather depending). Animal Adventures also offers on-site and traveling programs, birthday parties, and vacation camps all geared towards expanding children's knowledge of animals and the environment.
425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
508-991-6178
The Buttonwood Park Zoo is the 12th oldest zoo in the nation, established in 1894. This is definitely the place to go if you have young children. Buttonwood offers pony rides, a kiddie train ride through the park and the zoo itself represents 200 different species, ranging from frogs and turtles to bears and elephants. This little zoo is known for its conservation projects and educational programs.
201 County Street, Attleboro, MA, 02703
508-222-6202
The Capron Park Zoo has made it's home in Attleboro for over seventy years. This zoo may be small, but it has many exotic animals and tons to do. The park has just put in new "mist tents" for the kids to play in during the hot summer months. They also offer birthday celebrations at the zoo. Whether you're looking to watch the river otters play, walk through the newly renovated "rainforest", or have a picnic with the kids on the playground, Capron Park Zoo promises a great day for all.
145 Redstone Hill Road, Sterling, MA
978-422-6666
Davis' Farmland has been a fully operational farm for seven generations. This seasonal attraction is open during Spring, Summer, and Winter with each season promising a different adventure. Davis' boasts the largest collection of endangered farm animals in the US. Besides the petting zoo, Davis' offers a play area and giant corn maze, a water park, pony and hay rides, and "exotic play areas" for infants and children. If you're hungry from all the excitement of the farm, head inside to the Herd Rock Calfe' for foods ranging from pizza to baby food. All in all, Davis' offers some "down home fun" for a day.
208 South Great Road Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-2200
Drumlin is an animal sanctuary with tons to do! Whether it's visiting the barnyard animals, taking a hay ride, or hiking the trails of Drumlin mountain, this sanctuary offers options for the whole family.
222 Harrington Way Worcester, Massachusetts 01604
508-929-2700
"EcoTarium features three floors of exhibits that make creative use of the museum's natural history collection and living wildlife to teach us about our planet's history and about New England environments of today" From Lions to Fungus, the Ecotarium has it all. Best of all, most of the animals featured here were rescued from the wild, unable to survive in their natural environment; they are given a loving home at Ecotorium. The wonderful environment can also be experienced outside on the nature trails and outdoor animal exhibits. Ecotorium, an amazing place to spend a day and expand your knowledge of the world around you.
One Franklin Park Road, Dorchester, MA 02121
617-541-LION
The Franklin Park Zoo is the epitome of what one thinks of when they here the word zoo; animals of all shapes and sizes, just waiting for your visit. The Franklin Zoo has animals from all over the globe including their newest arrival, a baby giraffe named Sox. The zoo also welcomes guests to enjoy the picnicking area or their southwest themed restaurant. Franklin Park also offers many educational group activities.
545 West Street, Ludlow, MA. 01056
413 589-9883
Lupa Zoo is a very unique experience. Have you ever fed a giraffe? You can at Lupa! Lupa offers a large selection of animals to be seen. If you're looking for a little more interaction, Lupa offers an extensive petting zoo where children can get up close and personal with goats, sheep, and many more animals. Best of all, Lupa is one of the only non-profit, privately owned zoos in New England!
89 Pleasant St. South, South Natick, MA 01760
508-653-0653
Lookout farm is the perfect place to spend a day with the kids! Geared towards children ages 3 Ð 10, the farm has lots to do for the little ones. A train will transport you all over this real working farm. The farm offers "U-Pick", seasonal fruit and vegetable picking. The kids can also enjoy two petting zoos, pony rides, a burlap maze, seeing the inner workings of a honey bee hive (behind glass of course), a hay pyramid, and caterpillar rides. Whether you're looking for some fresh vegetables or a day out with the kids, lookout zoo promises to be a lot of exercise and a lot of fun!
2 Southwick Street, Mendon, MA 01756
1-800-258-9182
Besides having scores of exotic animals, Southwick has rides and games as well. From the camel rides to the moon bounce, the kids will have a blast. Southwick is also installing a new "skyfari" in the summer of 2008, allowing patrons to view the zoo from high above. Pack a picnic basket and head down to Southwick's for a day filled with fun!
149 Pond Street, Stoneham, MA 02180
781-438-6321
The stone zoo is definitely about the animals. While there are a few other things for kids to enjoy, such as the "dino dig" and playground, the animals are the main event. The Stone Zoo has the animal habitats arranged according to the origin of the animals. If the kids are feeling adventurous, they can head on down to the barnyard and pet the animals.
302 Sumner Ave. Springfield, MA 01138
413-733-2251
Forest park is situated on a 735 acre plot of land, teeming with every animal imaginable. It's so big in fact that there is a train that escorts patrons all over the park. A wonderful way to spend the day!
