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.
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Brooksby Farm
Peabody
We have seasonal Pick Your Own Fruits: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches and apples. Visit our bakery for delicious cider donuts,... more
Buzzards Bay Coalition
New Bedford
The Richard C. Wheeler Bay Learning Center at the Buzzards Bay Center in downtown New Bedford is a free resource... more
Children's Museum in Easton
North Easton
Interactive exhibits in the arts, sciences, and humanities; located in historic old fire station. 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
Cornerstone Ranch
Princeton
Trail Rides by horseback as well as sleigh and wagon rides. Some trail rides include BBQ dinner and some horse... more
Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen
East Sandwich
Green Briar offers natural history classes for all ages, changing art exhibitions, live animal exhibits, a wildflower garden and nature... more
Holly Hill Farm
Cohasset
Farmed since the early 17th century, Holly Hill Farm is a certified organic vegetable and flower farm with 140 acres of... 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
Lupa Game Farm, Inc.
Ludlow
Lupa Zoo is an Educational facility that has a large display of many exotic animals. It is a great place... more
Mapparium/The Mary Baker Eddy Library
Boston
Interactive exhibits and kiosks, include the world-famous Mapparium, a stunning three-story stained glass globe. Explore the life and achievements of... more
Maria Mitchell Association's Aquarium
Nantucket
View marine life of island salt marshes, harbors, and near-shore waters; marine life collecting trips. 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
Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Woods Hole
Complete with a walk through aquarium and petting zoo. The center seeks to better understand living resources and their ecosystems. more
Ocean Explorium
New Bedford
We provide a unique and effective vehicle for educating the public about the oceans: their protection, restoration, pollution prevention and... more
Palmer River Equestrian Center
Rehoboth
Palmer River Equestrian Center offers a variety of horsemanship programs for both children and adults. We have a great summer... more
Polish Center of Discovery and Learning
Chicopee
We are a"living monument" safegaurding historical objects representative of the material culture of the Polish people. We celebrate the... more
Powisset Farm
Dover
A restored farming operation, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, on a landscape with a history of pastures and planted... more
Sandwich Fish Hatchery
Sandwich
MassWildlife currently manages four fish hatchery facilities, open to the public,located in Sandwich, Belchertown, Montague and Sunderland. Rainbow, brown,... more
Science Library
Nantucket
Science and nature books, children's collection, and historic manuscripts. more
South Shore Arts and Recreation Center/Starcreations Theater
Plymouth
Hands-on exhibits including whale watch boat, schoolhouse, market, golf, and fire truck. more
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Brooksby Farm
54 Felton Street
Peabody
978-531-7456 - B
Buzzards Bay Coalition
114 Front St
New Bedford
508-999-6363 - C
Children's Museum in Easton
9 Sullivan Ave.
The Old Fire Station
North Easton
508-230-3789 - D
Cider Hill Farm
45 Fern Avenue
Amesbury
978-388-5525 - E
Cornerstone Ranch
Po Box 188
29 Dowds Lane
Princeton
(978) 464-4570 - F
Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen
6 Discovery Hill Road (off Route 6a)
East Sandwich
508-888-6870 - G
Holly Hill Farm
236 Jerusalem Road
Cohasset
7813831455 - H
Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program, Inc.
40 Baker Bridge Rd.
Lincoln
781-259-1177 - I
Lupa Game Farm, Inc.
62 Nash Hill Rd.
Ludlow
413-589-9883 - J
Mapparium/The Mary Baker Eddy Library
Mary Baker Eddy Library
200 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
888-222-3711 - K
Maria Mitchell Association's Aquarium
28 Washington St.
Nantucket
508-228-5387 - L
Moraine Farm CSA
735 Cabot Street
Beverly
978.969.1738 - M
Northeast Fisheries Science Center
166 Water Street
Woods Hole
508-495-2235 - N
Ocean Explorium
174 Union St.
New Bedford
508-994. 5400 - O
Palmer River Equestrian Center
173 Pine Street
Rehoboth
5082526347 - P
Polish Center of Discovery and Learning
33 South St.
Chicopee
413-592-0001 - Q
Powisset Farm
39 Powisset Street
Dover
508.785.0339 - R
Sandwich Fish Hatchery
164 Rte. 6a
Sandwich
(508) 389-6300 - S
Science Library
2 Vestal St.
Nantucket
508-228-9219 - T
South Shore Arts and Recreation Center/Starcreations Theater
10 Cordage Park Cir., Suite 125
Plymouth
508-747-1234
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