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.
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)
🏆 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.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Kevin M
“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
“It was big and amazing the has a bunch of animals and space. There’s a lot of stuff to do.”
A A
“Love this zoo!”
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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.