1 / 3Southwick's Zoo
📍 Mendon, MA
Family-owned zoo in Mendon, MA featuring 900+ exotic animals, a 35-acre Deer Forest, Skyfari Sky Ride, zipline, carousel, and live bird shows across 200 naturalistic acres.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with kids of all ages who want a full day out. Toddlers thrive in the petting zoo and deer feeding areas; older kids and teens gravitate toward the zipline, sky ride, and train. Plan for at least half a day - the grounds are expansive.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Kevin M
5 months ago
“Largest and funnest zoo in New England this zoo is one of the best family run zoos home to hundreds of animals I highly recommend a visit or two (or more)”
Mynor Murillo
5 months ago
“It was big and amazing the has a bunch of animals and space. There’s a lot of stuff to do.”
A A
5 months ago
“Love this zoo!”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Southwick's Zoo packs lions, giraffes, white rhinos, tigers, and hundreds more animals into 200 acres of naturalistic habitat. Hand-feed fallow deer in the 35-acre Deer Forest, meet animals in the petting zoo, and catch keeper chats and live bird shows in the arena. Thrill-seekers can ride the Soaring Eagle Zipline, cruise the Woodland Express Train through the Elk Forest, or get a bird's-eye view on the Skyfari Sky Ride.
