Nature Centers, Farms & Zoos
Arrowhead Acres
92 Aldrich St.
Uxbridge, MA 01569
Program Fee: Yes
+1-508-278-5017
Monday: call
Tuesday: call
Wednesday: call
Thursday: call
Friday: call
Saturday: call
Sunday: -
A musical hayride through the Christmas tree plantation is included with the petting farm admission. Groups often end their visit singing songs and toasting marshmallows around the campfire.
Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife
414 Massasoit Rd.
Worcester, MA 01604
Program Fee: Yes
+1-508-753-6087
Monday: vary
Tuesday: vary
Wednesday: 10:00 - 11:30
Thursday: vary
Friday: vary
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed
Conducts educational programs for nearly 150,000 school children each year, and advocates for sound environmental policies at the local, state, and federal levels.
Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary
P.O. Box 218
Charlton City, MA 01508
Program Fee: No
+1-508-248-5516
Monday: 9:00 - 5:00
Tuesday: 9:00 - 5:00
Wednesday: 9:00 - 5:00
Thursday: 9:00 - 5:00
Friday: 9:00 - 5:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 4:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 4:00
Nature programs throught the year. Hands-on nature studies in the outdoors. Objective is to instill a love, appreciation, and understanding of our environment. Wildlife preserve for hiking pleasure, and a small natural history museum with library, observation/classrooms, as well as live animal exibits.
Davis Farmland Pettng Zoo
145 Redstone Hill Rd.
Sterling, MA 01564
Program Fee: Yes
+1-978-422-6666
Monday: 9:30 - 4:30
Tuesday: 9:30 - 4:30
Wednesday: 9:30 - 4:30
Thursday: 9:30 - 4:30
Friday: 9:30 - 4:30
Saturday: 9:30 - 4:30
Sunday: -
Farmland features discovery leaming. They have the largest sanctuary of rare livestock in North America. They blend edcation and entertainment to create an adventure for the whole family. They have playgrounds, picnic areas, hayrides, pony rides, a caffi, gift area, tours, and a dialy contest.
Drundin Farm Education Center
South Great Rd.
Lincoln, MA 01773
Program Fee: Yes
+1-781-259-9807
Monday: Holidays only
Tuesday: 9:00 - 5:00
Wednesday: 9:00 - 5:00
Thursday: 9:00 - 5:00
Friday: 9:00 - 5:00
Saturday: 9:00 - 5:00
Sunday: 9:00 - 5:00
They offer an education center and sanctuary. There are farm animals, market gardens, and wildlife natural to New England.
Garden in the Woods
180 Hemenway Rd.
Framingham, MA 01701
Program Fee: Yes
+1-508-977-6574
Monday: 9:00 - 5:00
Tueday: 9:00 - 5:00
Wednesday: 9:00 - 5:00
Thursday: 9:00 - 5:00
Friday: 9:00 - 5:00
Saturday: 9:00 - 5:00
Sunday: closed
A place for children to explore nature paths, view in microscopes, and participate in various other programs that focus on special interests.
Perkin Farm Conservation Area
Grafton St.
Worcester, MA 01604
Program Fee: No
Monday: daylight
Tuesday: daylight
Wednesday: daylight
Thursday: daylight
Friday: daylight
Saturday: daylight
Sunday: -
Nature walks and picnicking.
Southwick's Wild Animal Farm
2 Southwick St.
Mendon, MA 01756
Program Fee: Yes
+1-508-883-9182
Monday: 10:00 - 5:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 5:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 5:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 5:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 5:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 5:00
Exotic Wildlife - Many species endangered. Tons of Family Fun - Elephant and Pony Rides, Viddieland, Petting Zoo, Walk-thru Deer Forest, Oicnic Grove, Food Service, Gift Shop...and more.
Stowe Farm Orchards
Stowe Rd.
West Millbury, MA 01527
Program Fee: Yes
+1-508-799-1400
Monday: daylight
Tuesday: daylight
Wednesday: daylight
Thursday: daylight
Friday: daylight
Saturday: daylight
Sunday: daylight
Farm for families to walk and pick apples and pumpkins.
The Heifer Project
Wachusett Rd.
Rutland, MA 01543
Program Fee: Yes
+1-508-886-2221
Monday: 9:00 - 4:00
Tuesday: 9:00 - 4:00
Wednesday: 9:00 - 4:00
Thursday: 9:00 - 4:00
Friday: 9:00 - 4:00
Saturday: 9:00 - 4:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 4:00
Overlook Farm supports the mission of Heifer Project by educating visitors about poverty and world hunger issues, They have a 270 acre organic working farm with over 12 species of animals.
Tower Hill Botanical Gardens
P.O. Box 598
Boylston, MA 01505
Program Fee: Yes
+1-508-869-6111
Monday: only on holidays
Tuesday: 10:00 - 5:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 5:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 5:00
Friday: 10:00 - 5:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 5:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 5:00
Open year-round with gardening, video theater, and a green house that children can help plant in. They provide maps for self tours of the tower.
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