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Capron Park Zoo

📍 Attleboro, MA

★4.4(2,536 Google reviews)

Walkable community zoo in Attleboro featuring big cats, playful otters, an on-site playground, and a splashpad. Compact enough for a half-day visit with young children.

✓ walkable layout✓ clean exhibits✓ otters & lions✓ splashpad✓ local gem✓ family day out
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★★★★★Featured review by Sandra Ashe

Reasonably priced. Small but clean. Animals looked to be well taken care of. Enjoyed the experience. Would like to return.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with kids under 10 who want a manageable, affordable zoo day. The splashpad makes it especially rewarding in warmer months. Toddlers handle the flat, walkable layout easily. Older kids gravitate toward the big cat and otter exhibits.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Pair the zoo loop with the splashpad — bring a change of clothes for younger kids
⏰Arrive early on weekends to secure parking closest to the main entrance
đŸŽŸī¸Check the zoo's social media before visiting for any seasonal closures or special animal updates
🚗The playground is suitable for toddlers through early elementary age and sits within sight of the main path

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.4
★★★★★

2,536 Google reviews

Clean & well-kept45%
Great for young kids30%
Friendly staff15%
Mixed animal welfare views10%
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Sandra Ashe

★★★★★

“Reasonably priced. Small but clean. Animals looked to be well taken care of. Enjoyed the experience. Would like to return.”

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Steve Neely

★★★★★

“A local gem . Going through a rough patch. Been in existence for almost 100 years a landmark. A inexpensive day out for people with kids the zoo,the playground and the splaspad. A nice walkable zoo. Hear the lion roar. Watch the otters swim and play. Please support a great local attraction”

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Mike Havey

★★★★★

“Myself and my wife had a great time. Clean, friendly staff.”

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Alessio Biondo

★★★★★

“Zoo piccolo ma carino, se siete in zona vale il passaggio”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Capron Park Zoo has anchored Attleboro for nearly a century. The walkable grounds let kids hear the lion roar up close and watch otters swim and dive. A playground and splashpad sit alongside the animal exhibits, extending the visit well beyond the zoo loop. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness and the well-maintained condition of the animals' habitats. Staff are noted as friendly and attentive.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 16:00
Tuesday09:00 – 16:00
Wednesday09:00 – 16:00
Thursday09:00 – 16:00
Friday09:00 – 16:00
Saturday09:00 – 16:00
Sunday09:00 – 16:00

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