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Buttonwood Zoo
(508) 991-6178
      New Bedford
Nearly 200 species of animals, ranging from tiny frogs to enormous elephants.
Capron Park Zoo
(508) 222-6202
      Attleboro
Small, park-like zoo with plenty of animals.
Dalby Farm
(781) 545-4952
      Scituate
May 1 - October 31. For more information or tours (minimums required),


Franklin Park Zoo
(617) 541-LION
      Boston
African lion, Masai giraffes, Grevy's zebra, western lowland gorillas, tigers.  Butterfly Landing, tented environment with hundreds of butterflies open mid June through mid September.





Holly Hill Farm
(781) 383-6565
      Cohasset
Animals to visit, walking trails, activities, a South Shore Quest and seasonal farm stand.

New England Aquarium
(617) 973-6588
      Boston
A leading aquarium with more than 50 exhibits and thousands of marine animals.


New England Wildlife Center
(781) 682-4878
      S. Weymouth
Self-guided tours of veterinary medical and rehabilitation wildlife center which treats racoons, reptiles, birds of prey, snakes, lizards and turtles.

Ocean Explorium
(508) 994-5400
      New Bedford
Discovery Bay activity center, live exhibits, Science on a Sphere - a 3D image of Earth as viewed from space.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
(401) 785-3510
      Providence, RI
Home to rare and fascinating animals from around the world including polar bears, snow leopards, moon bears, giraffes and elephants.


Sauchuk Farm
(781) 585-1522
      Plympton
Fall corn maze.
South Shore Natural Science Center
(781) 659-2559
      Norwell
Explore and visit live inhabitants of pond and woodland. Indoor exhibits and outdoor interpretive trails. Watch animals being fed or enjoy hands-on activities.


Southwick's Zoo
(800) 258-9182
      Mendon
Home to hundreds of animals, like chimpanzees, lions, tigers, giraffes,camels, mandrill monkeys and many endangered species including white rhinos.
Weir River Farm
(781) 740-7233
      Hingham
Open barnyard with horses, sheep, llamas, pigs, chickens, rabbits and more.

Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary
(508) 285-6451
      Norton

Animal sanctuary with over 200 animals.

Woods Hole Science Aquarium
(508) 495-2001
      Woods Hole
Small public aquarium with approximately 140 species of marine animals found in Northeast and Middle Atlantic waters.  Free admission.

ZooQuarium
(508) 775-8883
      W. Yarmouth
Children's zoo and education center. Exhibits include non-releasable native wildlife, Cape Cod marine life and petting zoo.



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