Zoos & Aquariums

Boston Aquarium, Boston, $$$
The Aquarium is open and in the midst of a renovation that will renew its main building to the core. Many of our largest animals have taken over the penguin exhibit while the Giant Ocean Tank is under construction.

Butterfly Garden at Museum of Science, Boston, $
The fluttering flight of four hundred colorful butterflies and the scent of flower blossoms will welcome visitors into an unforgettable, multi-sensory experience.

Butterfly Landing at Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, $$
It's Spring at Zoo New England as the Zoo welcomes back 1000 butterflies representing 40 North American species to beautiful Butterfly Landing.

Buttonwood Park Zoo, New 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.

Capron Park & Zoo, Attleboro, $
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...

Franklin Park Zoo - Zoo New England, Boston, $$
Franklin Park Zoo is a 72-acre site, nestled in Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Long considered the “crown jewel” of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace Park System, the Zoo opened in 1912. Located just four...

Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory, Western Mass, $$
Open 7 days a week - year round - this magical butterfly conservatory is relaxing and fun for all ages. See exhibits, live butterflies, beautiful gardens and m

Mystic Aquarium, Connecticut, $$$
Experience the Mystic Aquarium experience of marine creatures in their underwater world. A good new england day trip from points south and west of Boston.

New England Aquarium: Boston, Boston, $$$
The New England Aquarium in Boston features a unique central tank as the main attraction complete with small sharks, many varieties of fish and a huge sea turtle.

Roger Williams Park Zoo, Rhode Island, $$
Roger Williams Park Zoo is a great place for families to learn about and appreciate wildlife. Featuring elephants, giraffes, seals, zebras,camels, and kangaroos to name a few. Also has a cute farmyard with a variety...