Complete List of Massachusetts Zoos for the 2025 Season

The Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is a multidisciplinary museum featuring art, history, and natural science exhibits. In 2025, the museum continues to offer interactive galleries and educational programming for visitors of all ages, with highlights including hands-on science activities and rotating art exhibitions[3][5]. A notable feature is the museum’s natural science collection, including the Outdoor Mammals MoMU, which showcases local...

Buttonwood Park Zoo, located at 425 Hawthorn Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, offers visitors a family-friendly experience with a variety of animal exhibits, educational programs, and special events throughout 2025[1][2][3]. Key features include interactive events like Be Nice to Bugs Day, where guests can participate in bug-themed activities, meet animal ambassadors, and enjoy games led by zoo educators[5]. The zoo regularly...

Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro, Massachusetts offers visitors engaging experiences with a variety of animals and family-friendly attractions. The zoo features an award-winning playground and exciting educational programs that appeal to guests of all ages. Notable animals include lions, snow monkeys, and a popular Red Panda named Pabu. Guests can participate in special Animal Encounters with the red panda on...

The Franklin Park Zoo in Boston, Massachusetts is a 72-acre zoological park operated by Zoo New England, located within the city’s largest park and a key part of Boston’s Emerald Necklace[1]. Key features include immersive exhibits such as Gorilla Grove for close encounters with western lowland gorillas and the Tropical Forest habitat[4]. The zoo is also known for its vibrant annual...

Lupa Zoo in Ludlow, Massachusetts is a small, family-friendly zoo known for its clean grounds and shaded paths, making it a comfortable summer outing for visitors of all ages[3][1]. Key features include opportunities to purchase feed and interact with animals, as well as a focus on compassion and education in wildlife conservation as a non-profit organization[2][3]. Notable animals at Lupa Zoo include...

The Museum’s mission is to play a leading role in changing the nation’s relationship with science and technology. This role becomes ever more important as science and technology shape and reshape our lives and world, and it means we: Promote active citizenship informed by the world of science and technology Inspire lifelong appreciation of the importance and impact of science and engineering Encourage young...

Take a trip to exotic waters and experience more than 70 exhibits featuring aquatic animals from around the world. Greet the African penguins as you enter, feel the smooth wing of a cownose ray and then wind your way around the four-story Giant Ocean Tank, home to a huge Caribbean coral reef. Go out back to see the Northern fur...

The Southwick homestead (which the zoo now occupies) dates back to 1803 when it was once a working dairy farm. In the 1930s, Justin F. Southwick started collecting exotic poultry. His son  shared his father’s love of birds, and became a leading authority on migratory waterfowl. In 1953 he sold the dairy herd to concentrate on birds. In 1956 he...

There are many ways you can get involved with Zoo New England! From volunteering in one of the Zoo’s departments or at a special event, to buying a brick on Franklin Park Zoo’s Celebratory Brick Walk, or even becoming a member of Stone Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo, there are countless ways to become an integral part of the Zoo...

The Zoo is dedicated to wildlife education and offers a variety of educational programs and special events for children and adults. Zoo On The Go, Guided Tours, and Discovery Programs can be adapted to all age groups and interests. Different events almost every weekend allow guests to explore all aspects of science, while having a good time. Animal Tales in...