Buttonwood Park Zoo
425 Hawthorn Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Tel: (508) 979-1731 Fax: (508) 979-1508
E-Mail: info@bpzoo.org
Buttonwood Park Zoo features over 250 animals and 30 exhibits, including elephants, bison, mountain lions, bears, eagles, seals, otters, farm animals and much more. Called “one of the finest small zoos in the United States” by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Zoo also offers train rides and pony rides.
Capron Park Zoo
201 County Street
Attleboro, MA 02703-3510
Tel: (508) 222-3047 Fax: (508) 223-2208
E-Mail: Info@capronparkzoo.com
Capron Park Zoo strives to prove that big things do come in small packages. Situated in the heart of Attleboro and surrounded by beautiful grounds, Capron Park Zoo has been one of the area's premiere recreational facilities for more than 70 years. Combined with an award-winning playground and exciting educational programs, the Zoo is sure to delight the young and young at heart. Whether it's watching the Lions wrestle, coming face-to-face with a Snow Monkey, staring at a snake or relaxing in our Rainforest, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA 02121-3255
Tel: 617-541-LION
E-Mail: info@zoonewengland.com
Franklin Park Zoo is a 72-acre site nestled within Boston's historic Franklin Park. Here, guests can experience one of the most innovative and intimate indoor gorilla exhibits in the world. Visitors to the signature Tropical Forest can stand face-to-face with the Zoo's seven western lowland gorillas at one of five glass viewing stations in the state-of-the-art indoor exhibit. It's a truly unforgettable experience! While at Franklin Park Zoo, be sure to also visit the African lion in the Kalahari Kingdom, the tigers in the Tiger Tales exhibit, the Masai giraffe and Grevy's zebra on the Giraffe Savannah, and the many other remarkable species that call the Zoo home.
Museum of Science
Science Park
Boston, MA 02114-1099
Tel: (617) 589-0100 Fax: (617) 589-0389
To stimulate interest in and further understanding of science and technology and their importance for individuals and society.
New England Aquarium
Central Wharf
Boston, MA 02110-3399
Tel: (617) 973-5200 Fax: (617) 720-5098
Located on the Boston waterfront, the New England Aquarium is one of the most prominent and popular aquariums in the United States. Visitors can experience the world of water by visiting the Aquarium's 70+ exhibits, embarking on an Aquarium whale watch, or watching a movie in the Aquarium's Simons IMAX Theatre. Among the most popular exhibits are beautiful yet dangerous sea jellies (jellyfish), graceful seadragons, a huge and boisterous penguin colony and a multi-story replica of a Caribbean coral reef that features giant seaturtles, toothy sand tiger sharks and hundreds of coral reef fishes. In addition to the exhibit halls, the New England Aquarium is a pioneer in marine animal rescue and a leading ocean conservation organization with research scientists working around the globe.
Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo
149 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
Tel: (781) 438-5100
For more than 100 years, Stone Zoo has delighted generations of visitors. This 26-acre site is home to black bears, Canada lynx, a snow leopard, Mexican gray wolves, river otters and many other fascinating animals from around the world. The Treasures of the Sierra Madre exhibit features jaguars, cougars, coyote, and Gila monsters. At Windows to the Wild, view hyacinth macaws, flamingos, meerkats and many other species.