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    Southwick's Zoo

    4.3 (315 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Feeding goats
    Mary R.

    Really nice zoo. Definitely gives an experience at other zoos don't. I love that you can walk in and feed the deer. The only recommendation I would make is the area where you can go in and feed the goats. I would limit the amount of small children that you allow in because it can be overwhelming.

    Jason B.

    Again, one can always debate the ethics of a zoo, but putting that aside for a minute, Soutwicks was/is a great experience. Friendly people, a variety of exhibits and just an overall good time. I sprung for the combo ticket that gave me access to the train and skylift. The train was very 'meh' and defiantly more for the kids. I enjoyed the skylift, its just high enough for you to get a Birdseye view above the park, but not so high to make you unconformable, and it goes at a great speed so that you can enjoy the ride. I was little surprised as there were a few exhibits that didn't seem enclosed like the flamingos, a couple of the birds, and the prairie dogs, I don't know how they keep them in the enclosers. Taking my time I was able to do the whole zoo in about 3 hours. Like most attractions, the concession options are grossly overpriced. Everything was outside, there were no inside exhibits except for one small building. Again, a great day overall and a return trip will be in order.

    Mike R.

    Love Southwick's Zoo. Used to visit when I was a kid now I bring all my kids. First time here with the Halloween decorations up, place looked even better than it usually does. It was a nice cool say today and all the animals were up and active. Had some lunch and a great afternoon.

    I don't even know. I wish I could tell you but im confused and scared
    bea b.

    We LOVE the skyfari. I wish more zoos would let me sit and look at the animals while in motion 50ft in the air. The employee in charge of taking bags recognized us after the second go-around... girl you will not believe what we saw while on that thing! We were discussing the animals, as is customary on skydari . I said something not so kind towards the Watusi (he did have it coming) but just as I said this he looked STRAIGHT at us and mooed SO loud for at least 5 Seconds straight. Shaken Ate hot dog not Nathans. One star. Not good and NOT for that price. Some guy left without his cheese fries. 5 BUCKS for HOT DOG. Unacceptable hotdog. Deer enclosure is a fun idea but not with today's youth chucking corn overhand at the deer. I wouldn't want to eat that crusty corn either but then again I guess I ate that hotdog very bad hotdog . Maybe try switching it up. Idk if deer like dr pepper or Baja blast but just think about it and get back to me. Planning on having my birthday here in LATE December hope everything s still running and the animals are going out. There's something about the forest of it all. The zoo isn't in the woods the woods are in the zoo. Does that make sense? I just can't get behind it.

    Robert G.

    Southwick's Zoo is a large zoo, so be prepared to do a lot of walking. I was shocked by the wide variety of animals they have including lions, tigers, giraffes, sloths, chimpanzees, and many other different species of exotic animals. I think what Southwick's is most known for is their deer forest, where you can walk among and even feed friendly deer. Southwick's also has a petting zoo allowing for up-close interactions with animals. Directions within the zoo are not the best in fact, it can be very difficult to navigate the zoo if you're a first timer or someone like me who hasn't been to the zoo in about a decade.

    Flamingoes
    Lizzie R.

    Great place to explore and take kids for a visit. You definitely need some good shoes - the terrain is very hilly. If you are debating on the stroller, it's better to bring it. Every time I go, I forget how many inclines there are while walking around. They have a goat petting & feeding area. The baby goats are the CUTEST but you have to be careful not to feed them because they get digest the food pellets yet. They also have a large deer enclosure that you can walk through with a stroller & feed them as well. There's lot of animals to see & even some other activities to do like the Skyfari Sky Ride, Woodland Express Train, & the Soaring Eagle Zipline. I haven't had a chance to do any of them but they seem fun! They also have pony & camel rides which seems great for kids! Overall, it's a fun zoo with lots of options for entertainment. I haven't had a bad experience yet!

    Lisa K.

    Went here a few years ago with my grandson and it was fun with lots to see so I took my granddaughters today. Well it has definitely shrunk in size. Lots of monkeys, but less variety of animals than before. No where to find a map to see what we might be missing. On a good note the food at the Gallifords restaurant was excellent and the park was clean.

    Melissa M.

    Southwick Zoo is a great regional observation/petting zoo for all ages. It's open to the public from April-October 10AM-5PM rain or shine. Tickets are available online (slightly discounted) or in person at the main entrance. They also offer seasonal passes and group rates which can all be found on the zoo's official website. Parking is free and first come first serve. I would highly recommend wearing sneakers or boots due to the various terrain throughout the park as it is built on a hill. They allow water from the outside but they have a restaurant and other food kiosks scattered around the park. The skyline, camel rides, kids amusement rides are a separate fee in addition to the admission fee. The deer forest and goat pen require quarters to access the feed machines. If you visit each exhibit you'll be able to see the entire zoo in around three hours. An excellent day excursion for local and non-local residents at a very reasonable price.

    Salad, and tamale
    Aliké S.

    Although I don't have any photos from the actual zoo - I do recommend it. I visited with my family when we first arrived to MA. I wasn't expecting much, having driven through neighborhoods to get there. I still am trying to understand the layout and composition of MA... But anyway, if I remember correctly, parking was free in the lot across the street. And if not free a pretty nominal fee. It didn't take long to walk the zoo grounds. I do remember they had a pretty large deer enclosure. And little "play" areas along the way. I also think this was the zoo that had one of the "big cats" - leopard or cheetah - stalk my 2 year old son! Of course the animal was safely enclosed, but as we walked by the cat had a steely focus on my kiddo. We walked back & forth, and so did the cat. We ended the day eating at their on-site restaurant, Galliford's. I'm a foodie, so that capped the day off perfectly for me! The food was unexpectedly delicious! Your zoo experience won't be complete without dining there!

    Flamingos
    Regina L.

    Great place to walk around and learn more about animals you never knew existed! They have a great selection of animals. I especially loved their deer forest, but be sure to go early or else the deer will get full. Unfortunately when I went, most of the attractions were closed for the season. Some of the cages seemed to be a bit small, but the animals all seemed very active. The zoo is not the largest, but there are pretty steep gradients so be sure to wear good walking shoes.

    Fun for all ages!
    Tony K.

    My family attended the Winter Wonderland Christmas Light event and we had a great time!! The light display was so beautiful. The zoo had an amazing holiday feel. The energy was high and people were having a good time. There was a good crowd but there was plenty of space so it didn't feel overcrowded. The light display is the main attraction but not the only one. You can take a train ride, see a variety show, watch the bear sing Christmas carols, pet the goats and more, Multiple snack bars were open for hot drinks and light snacks. There is a restaurant on site if you need a little more. Parking is free. This is a top attraction in central Mass during the Holiday Season. Don't miss it!

    Alpacas
    Kerri L.

    What an impressive petting zoo! From the variety of exotic animals, artisans, food, and refreshments to the interactive exhibits including a deer forest and the cute playground, this charming zoo is perfect for all ages! While the price is a bit steep, you can easily get your money's worth by spending the whole day there. Our 16 month old grandson absolutely loved it and approves!

    Helen Z.

    A cool zoo in southern MA that has a pretty impressive variety of animals to see as well as a zip line and skyfari. We did not ride either but we had a good time checking out all the animals. My favorites were the snow leopards and some of the monkeys. The enclosures seemed well maintained, though we visited when they had just opened for the season so time will tell.

    Halloween event with decorated trees.

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    The zoo is well kept and very spread out and different animals and educational I would recommend it too any one

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    Can I buy family passes as gifts?

    I know that they had all sorts of pass options and suggested passes as gifts so I'm pretty sure you can.

    We like to take pictures of the animals. Would you say that most of the animals are in the open? For the ones in cages, I noticed that some of the fences are wide openings in…

    Yes! Most are in the open. You can even do the aerial ride and get some cool shots that way and the deer forest is so fun because they come right up to you!

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    The king vultures are back! Goofy (M) & Nubs (F) were off-site for a few weeks, & I was starting to…read moreget concerned. I love visiting the king vultures & sitting with them for a while. They make excellent eye contact. Thankfully, they're back now! I visited them this week & was so relieved to see them. Goofy celebrated his 44th birthday in July & Nubs celebrated her 43rd in May. Happy birthday, you majestic creatures. Pro tip: the zookeeper who mostly tends to the king vultures is super friendly & a wealth of knowledge about these amazing birds. If you catch her around, be sure to say hi & ask her some questions!

    My husband and I went to the zoo for the first time. Let me start by saying that the ride in…read morethrough the park was amazing! The park itself where the zoo is situated, is absolutely gorgeous with a lot of stuff going on from tennis, to kids playing, to people exercising. The zoo itself is not huge, but what we liked about it was we saw at least three animals that we had never even heard of! And we go to a lot of zoos and know animals! It was interesting that when the elephants were let out, they had different areas close to the fence where the elephants could grab a snack in an enrichment type toy that kept them very close and visible. We actually found that with a lot of the animals that they're enrichment toys were located in areas that kept them close to the crowds, and they seemed more than happy to be snacking in those spots. The enclosures were not huge, but seemed to be very clean. I was very satisfied with our visit. There are not a ton of food options, but would recommend the bacon cheese Smashburger meal, which came with a drink and very respectable french fries. Seems like a great zoo for kiddos and has a goat petting zoo where they can brush the goats.

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    Had a fun day today at Davis Farmland! The place is huge and so well set up for families. What…read morereally stood out to me was how much space the animals have--definitely more than I've seen at other farms. There are tons of smaller animals like goats and chickens roaming freely in big open areas, which gives kids so many chances to pet and interact with them. My toddler especially loved the pony ride, and the hayride was another highlight. The farmer guiding the tour over the speaker kept things light and funny. Everyone who worked there was so kind and helpful. We went right after summer break when the weather was perfect, and it was a great time to go--low crowds and absolutely no wait times for anything. We also grabbed food at the BBQ restaurant on site, and it was surprisingly good--definitely worth stopping for food. The only downside is that entry tickets are a bit on the expensive side, especially if you're going as a whole family.

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    Oh my goodness - how did I just discover this today?!!!…read more Free zoo, multiple playgrounds, disc golf, hikes, porta potties, beautiful views, and parking!!! Today was a wonderful adventure for my family with our toddler daughter. There are even 2 other playgrounds that I didn't get pictures of. One is called the beach and is playground toys with sand instead of grass. The other is for school aged kids but had toddler swings too so my daughter loved that. There is feed you can buy to give the animals at the zoo but the staff take in the despensers when the animals have had enough each day. COVID-19 precautions masks and one way paths but it's large enough grounds to social distance too. If you're just doing zoo and playgrounds stroller is fine but hiking leave it in the car. Enjoy!

    I've been to World War II Memorial Park before, a few years ago, when I brought my dogs here for a…read morewalk. I really liked the paved walking trail because it's easy to navigate, so this was my second visit--and this time I brought my dog and my one-year-old daughter. One of the things I really love about this park is how quiet and peaceful it is. Even being here on a weekend, there isn't a crazy amount of people, which makes it a really nice place to enjoy some time outdoors with a young child. The small zoo area is definitely minimal, but honestly, the fact that the entire park is free makes that a huge plus. It's a great little outing for kids without having to spend any money, and my daughter really enjoyed seeing the animals. There is a small container where you can purchase food for the animals using quarters, which I thought was a cute addition. However, there are also several signs throughout the park that say not to feed the animals, so I found that a little confusing. I'm assuming the food from the designated dispenser is okay, but clearer signage explaining when and how visitors can feed the animals would definitely help. The animals appear to be well cared for, and the trails and park itself were clean and free of trash. It also seems like the staff are doing a great job maintaining the property and caring for the animals. Overall, I would definitely recommend World War II Memorial Park for a cute, simple outing with young kids. If you're looking for something free to do on the weekend where the kids can get outside, walk around, and see some animals, this is definitely worth checking out.

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    Follow the instructions to science and technology. Let's explore !…read more Our nations majestic bird greets you as you walk down a path from the parking lot . The parking is plentiful and free! As you walk this beautiful place it's divided between different animal paths and eco systems! You will learn visual and physical features from each habitat. Make sure and enjoy the experience that has been created to show how these creatures interact and exist in their surroundings . They maintain well funded environment by individuals that care for the animals. Thank you for this opportunity. If you're a local to the area the yearly pass would benefit greatly . Make sure and visit the gift shop for a souvenir. Until the next time.

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    I had an absolutely fabulous time visiting Animal Adventures. The facility is quite spacious with…read moreoutdoor and indoor animal exhibits. They also have onsite parking, various indoor/outdoor seating, and a playground. You can also buy pellet at the check in counter to feed the goats and cows. I went for the otter experience and it was truly worth every penny. The online booking process was seamless as was check-in. I had a private room with two otters and their caretaker. The otters were rambunctious but it made for such a fun and memorable visit. You could tell that they're very loved and well cared for. All of the staff that I encountered were very friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and very kind to the animals. I would highly recommend this business to other animals lovers who are seeking a unique experience.

    We booked an owl adventure for two, and were not disappointed! The owls were beautiful if a little…read moreskittish at first. Dean, our guide was great with them and super informative. We learned a ton about the owls and got to interact with them up close- as well as getting some epic pictures! The outdoor play area was really great for kids and I can't wait to come back with my grandkids. I was totally overwhelmed by the variety of animals they had- totally unexpected for a fairly small operation. We interacted with other employees as well including Captain Brian and Ron(?) who gave us a wonderful tour of several areas and animals. I have read some bad reviews here about enclosure sizes- of course we would all love to see these creatures running free in the wild, but many (most?) of these animals are injured and cannot survive in the wild. Others (Diego) have had their enclosure size limited (prescribed) by veterinarians to minimize additional strains on their injuries. I was especially moved by the way every employee I saw interacted with each animal. They respected them, spoke to each animal by name, and showed genuine love and affection for every creature there. I think if I could recommend an improvement, it would be more signage. There were several cages that weren't labeled, or didn't have a backstory listed. I definitely would like more information! Overall, I would definitely support this business and I will be back! I highly recommend you check this gem out too.

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