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Massachusetts Zoos & Aquariums

Who hasn't been awed by the site of a lumbering elephant or shivered while watching a long gliding shark? The world's forests, jungles, and oceans are filled with fascinating creatures. Whether you are a curious adult or an enthusiastic child, viewing these animals never gets old. So, let UpTake help you find the best zoo or aquarium to visit on your trip in and spend a day marveling at interesting wildlife.

Top Locations for Zoos & Aquariums in Massachusetts

BEST REGIONS

1. Cape Cod
2. Nantucket Island

BEST CITIES

1. Boston Zoos & Aquariums
2. Dorchester Zoos & Aquariu...

Best Results for Zoos & Aquariums in Massachusetts

New England Aquarium

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37+ reviews
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Epinions.com		32+ reviews
Yelp		5+ reviews

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You know when you see the brochure for a whale watch, and the boat is uber close... more on Yelp

My Aunt decided to take my 5 year old to the aquarium... more on Epinions.com

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Franklin Park Zoo

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41+ reviews
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Frommers		1+ reviews
Yelp		40+ reviews

wheelchair accessible, strollers available

Initially, I thought this zoo was going to be just 'eh'. I was wrong. The tiger... more on Yelp

A zoo in the ghetto... who'd... more on Yelp

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Nantucket Aquarium

OVERVIEW: Keeping with true Nantucket charm, the Aquarium is housed in a quaint, small cottage complete with inviting... Yahoo! Travel

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Zoo in Forest Park

Forest Park is a great place to spend the day with your family. The park requires a minimal entry fee ($2). The area includes a rose garden, a petting zoo, multiple picnic sites, a pool, a water play area (name for place where water shoots from a ... more on TripAdvisor

The zoo at Forest Park is a perfect 1/2 day get-away for a young child. The entry price is $4.50 for adults and even less for children. The zoo area is rather small, but there are numerous animal exhibits -... more on TripAdvisor

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Stone Zoo

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13+ reviews
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Yelp		10+ reviews
Epinions.com		3+ reviews

I baby sit for a two year age boy and I thought that... more on Epinions.com

I feel really bad for the animals at this zoo. I commend the zoo for trying to put... more on Yelp

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Harbor Seals Exhibit

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1+ reviews
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Yelp

1+ reviews

This is a separate review from the Aquarium itself, because I feel as though they... more on Yelp

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New England Aquarium Whale Watch

The day we went whale watching was amazing. There were lots of whales... more on TripAdvisor

more often than not, there are very few whales, if any. And if you're going to go,... more on TripAdvisor

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Buttonwood Park Zoological Society

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2+ reviews
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Yelp

2+ reviews

Buttonwood Zoo is a very small zoo, but not bad for little kids. A lot of the animals... more on Yelp

The Buttonwood Park Zoo may be small, but it is a 15 min walk from my home, is cheap... more on Yelp

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ZooQuarium

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7+ reviews
from 2 sources

Epinions.com		5+ reviews
Yelp		2+ reviews

When I was younger, my family used to go on vacation to Cape Cod every year. We... more on Yelp

It is basically armed robbery without a gun! They just took our $32.00 and we left in 20 minutes. I never saw a sea lion show,... more on Epinions.com