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Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Parks
Massachusetts - Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Parks
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Lupa Zoo
62 Nash Hill Road
Ludlow, MA 02051
Phone: 413-583-8370
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Non-profit wildlife facility dedicated to promoting appreciation and respect for the conservation of animals and their ecosystems; while offering enjoyable, educational and family-oriented experiences in an urban recreational setting. Open April 1 through December 25; Everyday from 9:30 AM – 5 PM. Suggested donation of $5.00.
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The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center
Sumner Avenue (Route 83)
Springfield, MA 01138
Phone: 413-733-2251
Celebrating Nature's Diversity
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The Forest Park Zoo, located in Forest Park, a 735 acre woodland park in Springfield, features exotic and indigenous animals representing a large variety of species found throughout the world and in North America. Experience the world of exotic animals and local wildlife as never before. Take a train trip around the park, explore freshwater pond life, learn about endangered animals and captive breeding programs. Get to know the creatures that frequent your backyard, and visit a Heritage Breeds Barn. Shop in our unique gift shop for unusual, educational, or whimsical gift items. Enjoy the gardens, seasonal exhibits, programs, and events.
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Southwick’s Zoo
2 Southwick Street
Mendon, MA 01756
Toll-Free: 800-258-9182
Fax: 508-883-0242
New Skyfari Sky Ride - Explore the Zoo from New Heights
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Southwick’s Zoo is situated within the historic Blackstone Valley. Surrounded by 300 shady acres and home to hundreds of animals representing many species, Southwick's is more than a zoo, it's an adventure for all ages! As well as an impressive display of animals, Southwick's also offers educational programs, live animal presentations, a petting zoo, deer forest, elephant rides, and children’s play park. There are also picnic grounds, kiddie rides, food venues, and free parking. Visit our new and extensive gift shop, the Purple Peacock. Operating hours for Southwick's Zoo are 10:00am to 5:00pm from April through October 18th... 7 days a week including holidays. Check out our non-profit Earth Eco-Education Center.
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Franklin Park Zoo
One Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA 02121
Phone: 617-541-LION (5466)
Fax: 617-989-2025
Get Close.
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Opened in 1912, this 72-acre site nestled in Boston’s historic Franklin Park features an array of wildlife from all over the world. Come face-to-face with an African lion in the Kalahari Kingdom, visit Masai giraffe and Grevy’s zebra of the Giraffe Savannah and discover the Tropical Forest, home to western lowland gorillas, lemurs, mandrills and much more! Be sure not to miss the Tiger Tales exhibit or Butterfly Landing, open seasonally from mid-June through mid-September. Franklin Park Zoo has many activities for children including education classes, Zoo Camp and Snorin’ Roarin’ sleepovers. The zoo is available for rentals and offers unique indoor and outdoor facilities and catering services to turn your child’s birthday party or your next meeting or event into an adventure! Open year round - except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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New England Aquarium
Central Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
Phone: 617-973-5200
Protecting the Blue Planet for 40 Years
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Dive deep into the oceans at the New England Aquarium. Experience more than 70 exhibits featuring aquatic animals from around the world, and take a trip to exotic waters without ever leaving Boston. Walk alongside friendly harbor seals as they swim and play right outside the Aquarium, and greet three different species of penguins upon your entrance. Wind your way around the four-story Giant Ocean Tank, home to a huge Caribbean coral reef. You’ll come face-to-face with sharks, barracudas and some of the world’s most endangered sea turtles. A visit to the Aquarium doesn’t end when you leave the exhibits—you can also find an adventure on a whale watch and catch exciting films at the Simons IMAX Theatre, offering unparalleled 3D experiences on the largest screen in New England.
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Maria Mitchell Association Aquarium
28 Washington Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
Phone: 508-228-5387
Open: Seasonally; call for hours.
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Satwater and freshwater tank exhibition and a gift shop with unique gifts for all ages. The aquarium is the starting point for marine ecology field trips led by staff members. There is an admission fee.
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Stone Zoo
149 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
Phone: 781-438-5100
Jaguar cub now on exhibit!
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Stone Zoo features a wildly popular black bear exhibit and, opening in June 2009, greater Boston’s only gibbon exhibit. The Zoo is also home to colobus monkeys, Canadian lynx, a snow leopard, Mexican gray wolves, river otters, spider monkeys, capybara and many other interesting and 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, emperor tamarins, silvery-cheeked hornbills, Inca terns and Geoffroy’s tamarins. Open year round - except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Stone Zoo is located off Exit 34 on 93 North and Exit 35 off 93 South.
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Groovaloo -- Worcester February 9, 2010 |
Groovaloo -- Springfield February 10, 2010 |
Manguito, a Latin American Ensemble – Rockport February 11, 2010 |
The Merry Ploughboys – Worcester February 12, 2010 |
Tab Benoit -- Salisbury Beach February 12, 2010 |
Valentine's Celebration at Champney's -- Deerfield February 12, 2010 to February 14, 2010 |
A Salute to Cornell Günter's Coasters, The Platters, and The Marvelettes -- Springfield February 12, 2010 |
American Heritage Chocolate Celebration – Deerfield February 13, 2010 |
Mardi Gras at The Bear’s Place -- Cambridge February 13, 2010 |
Picture Yourself at the Clark -- Williamstown February 13, 2010 |
Moscow Circus – New Bedford February 13, 2010 |
Wendy Colonna -- Lancaster February 13, 2010 |
Valentine Dinner Theater -- Plymouth February 13, 2010 |
Osterville Chocolate Fest – Barnstable February 13, 2010 |
A Musical Romance: Music of Brahms and Rachmaninoff -- Manchester February 14, 2010 |
Fat Tuesday Party at Dick's Last Resort -- Boston February 16, 2010 |
Mardi Gras Madness 2010 -- Boston February 16, 2010 |
Maria DeBarros – New Bedford February 19, 2010 |
Open Hearth Cooking Class: A Winter Menu -- Deerfield February 20, 2010 |
Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway – New Bedford February 20, 2010 |
Judy Collins -- Salisbury Beach February 21, 2010 |
Livingston Taylor-- Salisbury Beach February 26, 2010 |
RFK - The Journey to Justice – New Bedford February 26, 2010 |
Full Moon Tour of the Gov. Gore Mansion -- Waltham February 26, 2010 |
Ballet Folklorico De Mexico – New Bedford February 27, 2010 |
Dances of Armenia: Journey to the Regions -- Watertown February 27, 2010 to February 28, 2010 |
Waltham Food and Wine Festival -- Waltham March 2, 2010 |
“The Wedding Singer” -- Springfield March 4, 2010 |
Wine Dinner Series: Barossa Valley/Langmeil Winery -- Boston March 8, 2010 |
Open Hearth Cooking Class: Breads, Cakes and Biscuits -- Deerfield March 13, 2010 |
Winter Fiesta -- Winchester March 13, 2010 |
Roomful of Blues & Bellevue Cadillac-- Salisbury Beach March 13, 2010 |
Maple Festival -- Norwell March 14, 2010 |
Erin Go Bragh Whiskey Tasting -- Boston March 17, 2010 |
Richie Havens-- Salisbury Beach March 19, 2010 |
Le Grand Cirque -- Springfield March 20, 2010 |
Robert Cray Band -- Salisbury Beach March 21, 2010 |
Wine Dinner Series: Tempranillo -- Boston March 22, 2010 |
Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band -- Lancaster March 27, 2010 |
Harriet Tubman's Freedom Train - Foxboro March 31, 2010 |
The Fabulous Thunderbirds -- Salisbury Beach April 1, 2010 |
Jo Dee Messina -- Salisbury Beach April 2, 2010 |
Judy Collins – New Bedford April 2, 2010 |
Richard Marx & Matt Scannell -- Salisbury Beach April 10, 2010 |
Wine Dinner Series: Alsace – Maison Hugel -- Boston April 12, 2010 |
Celebrate Seafood Dinner Series -- Boston April 13, 2010 |
Joan Osborne -- Salisbury Beach April 17, 2010 |
Curtis Adams -- Springfield April 24, 2010 |
Wine Dinner Series: Austria -- Boston April 26, 2010 |
Wine Dinner Series: Austria -- Boston April 26, 2010 |
Lord of the Dance -- Springfield May 6, 2010 to May 7, 2010 |
Wine Dinner Series: Blind Tasting -- Boston May 10, 2010 |
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