Zoos and Aquariums in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts and spend a day marveling at interesting wildlife.

Top Locations for Zoos and Aquariums in Massachusetts

Best Regions
  1. Cape Cod

Best Results for Massachusetts Zoos and Aquariums

AFranklin Park Zoo

Average Rating
3.0
41+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
3.0
40+ reviews
Frommers
0.0
1+ reviews
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible, strollers available more
  • I didn't like this park too much, i'd rather ... more on yelp.com
  • I can't believe I'm the first person to review Franklin Park! It's a truly amazing ... more on yelp.com
Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA, 02121-3255

Estimated Price: From $2

BNew England Aquarium

Average Rating
4.0
37+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
4.5
5+ reviews
Epinions.com
4.0
32+ reviews
  • Highlights: gift shop more
  • I have lived in Massachusetts all my life and have ... more on epinions.com
  • For all you sea animal enthusiasts out there, this 3 hour tour was a big success! ... more on yelp.com
New England Aquarium
New England Aquarium
Central Wharf Boston
MA, 02110

CNantucket Aquarium

  • Overview Keeping with true Nantucket charm, the Aquarium is housed in a quaint, small cottage complete with inviting ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Nantucket Aquarium
Nantucket Aquarium
28 Washington Street Nantucket
MA, 02554

DZoo in Forest Park

  • This is a small zoo, but was worth the 30 minute drive. I thought it was great ... 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 e... more on Tripadvisor
Zoo in Forest Park
Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01138

EStone Zoo

Average Rating
2.5
13+ reviews
from 2 sources
Epinions.com
3.5
3+ reviews
Yelp
2.5
10+ reviews
  • The Stone Zoo is a small zoo, make no bones about it. ... more on epinions.com
  • Ok let me preface by saying I went not expecting much, and found my foreshadowing ... more on yelp.com
Stone Zoo
Stone Zoo
149 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA 02180

FHarbor Seals Exhibit

Average Rating
5.0
1+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
5.0
1+ reviews
  • This is a separate review from the Aquarium itself, because I feel as though they ... more on yelp.com
Harbor Seals Exhibit
New England Aquarium
Boston,MA,02110

GButtonwood Park Zoological Society

Average Rating
3.5
2+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
3.5
2+ reviews
  • The Buttonwood Park Zoo may be small, but it is a 15 min walk from my home, is cheap ... more on yelp.com
  • Buttonwood Zoo is a very small zoo, but not bad for little kids. A lot of the animals ... more on yelp.com
Buttonwood Park Zoological Society
425 Hawthorn St
New Bedford,MA,02740

HNew England Aquarium Whale Watch

  • The day we went whale watching was amazing. There were lots of whales ... more on Tripadvisor
  • I was amazed at how big this Aquarium was and how much there was to see ... more on Trekaroo
New England Aquarium Whale Watch
New England Aquarium
Central Wharf , Boston, MA 02110

IZooQuarium

Average Rating
2.5
7+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
3.5
2+ reviews
Epinions.com
2.0
5+ reviews
  • As you can guess from the name, the zooquarium is ... more on epinions.com
  • 4 stars because we got to pet real animals -- babydoll sheep, icelandic sheep, ... more on yelp.com
ZooQuarium
ZooQuarium
West Yarmouth
MA

JCapron Park Zoo

Average Rating
4.0
1+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
4.0
1+ reviews
  • This is a smaller-sized zoo connected ... more on yelp.com
  • Overview Capron Park Zoo is dedicated to the professional management of animal species, and providing ... more on Museum Stuff
Capron Park Zoo
201 County St
Attleboro, MA, USA