You might not believe it, but Massachusetts is a wonderful place to have an animal adventure. Say hello to the kangaroos at Southwick’s Zoo, the gorillas at the Franklin Park Zoo, and the penguins at the New England Aquarium. If you’re looking to check some more birds off your list, the Berkshires is one of the best bird watching locations in the country. Then there’s horseback riding, with ranches for riding and learning all over the state. If your kids like to get up close and personal with the animals, the petting zoos at destinations like Smolak Farms and Lookout Farm are for them.
Appleton Farms
Ipswich
Appleton Farms Grass Rides
Ipswich
The Butterfly Place
Westford
Capt. Bill & Sons Whale Watch
Gloucester
Honey Pot Hill Orchards
Stowe
Marini Farms
Ipswich
Maritime Gloucester
Gloucester
Mass Audubon Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
Lincoln
Mass Audubon Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Topsfield
Smolak Farms
North Andover
Topsfield Fair
Topsfield
Bobby's Ranch
Westford
Trail rides, lessons, hay & sleigh rides; weather permitting. more
Brooksby Farm
Peabody
We have seasonal Pick Your Own Fruits: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches and apples. Visit our bakery for delicious cider donuts,... more
Cider Hill Farm
Amesbury
A truly meaningful and educational experience combines fun, family and fresh foods! Make a trip to Cider Hill Farm a... more
Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program, Inc.
Lincoln
Lovelane Mission: In a fun, supportive environment, Lovelane provides high-quality therapeutic horseback riding to achieve occupational, physical, speech, cognitive and... more
Moraine Farm CSA
Beverly
When Frederick Law Olmsted designed Moraine Farm, he didn't plot out an adventure-based ropes course. Or make room for school... more
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Appleton Farms
219 County Road
Ipswich
978.356.5728 - B
Appleton Farms Grass Rides
219 Country Rd.
Ipswich
978.356.5728 - C
The Butterfly Place
120 Tyngsboro Rd.
Westford
978-392-0955 - D
Capt. Bill & Sons Whale Watch
24 Harbor Loop
Gloucester
8003394253 - E
Honey Pot Hill Orchards
138 Sudbury Road
Stowe
978-562-5666 - F
Marini Farms
259 Linebrook Rd
Ipswich
(978) 356-0430 - G
Maritime Gloucester
23 Harbor Loop
Gloucester
978 281-0470 - H
Mass Audubon Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
208 South Great Rd
Lincoln
7812592200 - I
Mass Audubon Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
87 Perkins Row
Topsfield
978-887-9264 - J
Smolak Farms
315 South Bradford St.
North Andover
978-682-6322 - K
Topsfield Fair
207 Boston Street, (rte. 1)
Topsfield
978-887-5000 - L
Bobby's Ranch
6 Durkee Lane
Westford
978-263-7165 - M
Brooksby Farm
54 Felton Street
Peabody
978-531-7456 - N
Cider Hill Farm
45 Fern Avenue
Amesbury
978-388-5525 - O
Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program, Inc.
40 Baker Bridge Rd.
Lincoln
781-259-1177 - P
Moraine Farm CSA
735 Cabot Street
Beverly
978.969.1738
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