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Boston Zoos and Aquariums worth visiting near Boston



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Buttonwood Park ZooNew Bedford, $
Nearly 200 species of animals are represented in the Buttonwood Park Zoo, ranging from tiny frogs to enormous elephants. Pony & Train Rides as well as a weekly music hour.
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Capron Park & ZooAttleboro, $
The Capron Park Zoo is a great place to bring the entire family. This zoo is a small park with plenty of animals to see. The river otters offer plenty of entertainment with their tricks and performances that they seem...
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Forest Park ZooWestern Mass, $
The Forest Park Zoo in Springfield, MA, features exotic and indigenous animals representing a large variety of species found throughout the world and in North America.
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Lloyd Center for the EnvironmentDartmouth, $$
The Lloyd Center is the only area organization focused on educating the public about coastal and watershed issues, and conducting research on coastal ecosystems and endangered species. Explore the Visitor's Center or...
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Lupa ZooWestern Mass, $$
This family-friendly, non-profit wildlife facility is dedicated to promoting appreciation and respect for the conservation of animals and their ecosystems.
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Roger Williams Park ZooRhode Island, $$
The Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island is home to over 160 rare and fascinating species from around the world. Featuring elephants, giraffes, seals, zebras,camels, and kangaroos and more, the Zoo is a...
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Stone ZooStoneham, $$
Visit the touchable barnyard (June & July) where children can touch and see goats and sheep. Wild animals include coatimundi, colobus monkeys, flamingos, llamas, markhor goats, bald eagles, Mexican gray wolves, river...
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The Butterfly PlaceWestford, $$
The Butterfly Place is an indoor preserve which has been carefully designed for the development of magnificent colorful butterflies. At any given time, the atrium may contain up to 500 butterflies representing as many...
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Winslow Farm Animal SanctuaryNorton, $
Meet and interact with the 183 animals that live on the farm. Winslow Farm also offers a variety of animal-oriented activities, including birthday parties for children, pony rides, group educational tours, nature hikes...
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Wolf HollowIpswich, $
Wolf Hollow is a non-profit org. offering a unique opportunity to view gray wolves in as natural a setting as possible.
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Woods Hole AquariumCape Cod, Free
The Woods Hole Science Aquarium is a small public aquarium that displays approximately 140 species of marine animals found in Northeast and Middle-Atlantic U.S. waters.
ZooQuarium - CLOSEDYarmouth, $$
Now closed, this former Cape Cod attration was a Zoo and an Aquarium in one! Visitors were able to enjoy live sea lion shows, learn about local sealife, or take a stroll through the petting zoo to see many interesting animals
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Boston offers some terrific spots for observing animals. All-day adventures at the zoo or a quiet afternoon spent at an Audubon wildlife sanctuary can be a wonderful respit from the daily grind. Visit our guide to Boston area zoos for photos, tips and helpful info. Be sure to check your local library for discount coupons and free passes to Boston area zoos!