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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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Bastille Day Street Dance Party -- Boston Now through July 11, 2009 |
Boston Harborfest
-- Boston, Massachusetts June 30, 2009 to July 5, 2009 |
Melissa Ferrick Picnic Concert -- Ipswich July 2, 2009 |
Independence Day Celebration
-- Worcester, Massachusetts July 3, 2009 |
New Bedford Summerfest
-- New Bedford, Massachusetts July 3, 2009 to July 5, 2009 |
Gloucester Independence Day Horribles Parade and Fireworks
-- Gloucester, Massachusetts July 3, 2009 |
Grand Ole Fourth of July
-- Westfield, Massachusetts July 3, 2009 |
Sail Plymouth 2009
-- Plymouth, Massachusetts July 3, 2009 to July 6, 2009 |
By the Bay Fine Art & Craft Show -- Brewster July 3, 2009 to July 5, 2009 |
Fourth of July Sand Sculpting Spectacular
-- Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts July 3, 2009 to July 5, 2009 |
Red, White and Blue at Garden in the Woods
– Framingham, Massachusetts July 4, 2009 |
Star Spangled Springfield
-- Springfield, Massachusetts July 4, 2009 |
Picnic in the Park
– Concord, Massachusetts July 4, 2009 |
Independence Day Parade
-- Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts July 4, 2009 |
July 4th Parade, Concert, and Fireworks
-- Plymouth, Massachusetts July 4, 2009 |
Fourth of July Celebration
-- Amherst, Massachusetts July 4, 2009 |
Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade
-- Pittsfield, Massachusetts July 4, 2009 |
Independence Day at Top of the Hub
– Boston, Massachusetts July 4, 2009 |
Sudbury's Annual Fourth of July Parade
-- Sudbury, Massachusetts July 4, 2009 |
Pops Goes the 4th
-- Boston, Massachusetts July 4, 2009 |
Rockport Independence Day Celebration – Rockport, Massachusetts July 4, 2009 |
Independence Day Celebrations
-- Sturbridge, Massachusetts July 4, 2009 |
Fourth of July Celebration
-- Shrewsbury, Massachusetts July 4, 2009 |
Edgartown Fireworks
-- Edgartown, Massachusetts July 4, 2009 |
Barbeque on the Old Whaling Church Lawn
-- Edgartown, Massachusetts July 4, 2009 |
Salem Celebrates the Fourth
--Salem, Massachusetts July 4, 2009 |
Enchanted Garden Tour -- New Seabury and Popponesset Island July 9, 2009 |
Circus Smirkus – Wilbraham July 11, 2009 to July 12, 2009 |
Group W: Industrial Strength Art -- Pittsfield July 11, 2009 to July 12, 2009 |
Heritage Annual Auto Show -- Sandwich July 11, 2009 |
Peter Rockwell Day -- Stockbridge July 11, 2009 |
Secret Garden Tour -- Provincetown July 12, 2009 |
Harry and the Potters Concert-- Waltham July 12, 2009 |
Whale Watch – Bristol, Rhode Island, to Plymouth, Massachusetts July 12, 2009 |
Brimfield Antique and Collectibles Show (Summer) – Brimfield July 14, 2009 to July 19, 2009 |
Annie and the Hedonists -- Williamstown July 14, 2009 |
Zambian Summer Celebration Concert -- Oak Bluffs July 16, 2009 |
Third Thursdays in Pittsfield July 16, 2009 |
Sand Sculpting Festival -- Revere July 16, 2009 to July 19, 2009 |
Circus Smirkus – Wellesley July 17, 2009 to July 19, 2009 |
North Shore Farm to Table Dinner Series -- Newburyport July 18, 2009 |
Fire and Ice Day at Old Sturbridge Village – Sturbridge July 18, 2009 |
Pittsfield Art Show – Pittsfield July 18, 2009 |
Fanfare Brass Quintet -- Waltham July 22, 2009 |
Kenny Rogers -- New Bedford July 23, 2009 |
Cabaret-to-Go -- Stockbridge July 23, 2009 |
Circus Smirkus – Lawrence July 24, 2009 to July 25, 2009 |
The Temptations Revue with Dennis Edwards -- New Bedford July 25, 2009 |
International Wine Dinner – Deerfield July 25, 2009 |
Circus Smirkus – Sandwich July 27, 2009 to July 29, 2009 |
Nantucket Comedy Festival -- Nantucket July 28, 2009 to August 1, 2009 |
Circus Smirkus – Revere July 31, 2009 to August 1, 2009 |
Pops by the Sea -- Hyannis August 2, 2009 |
375th Anniversary Celebration -- Ipswich August 9, 2009 |
Cyndi Lauper -- New Bedford August 15, 2009 |
Crane Beach SandBlast! -- Ipswich August 15, 2009 |
Champney’s Cookout – Deerfield August 16, 2009 |
Third Thursdays in Pittsfield August 20, 2009 |
Brimfield Antique and Collectibles Show (Fall ) – Brimfield September 8, 2009 to September 13, 2009 |
Music on the Farm -- Upton September 12, 2009 |
Tour of Italy dinner– Deerfield September 18, 2009 |
Oktober Fiesta dinner – Deerfield October 31, 2009 |
Cuisine of Provençale dinner – Deerfield November 21, 2009 |
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