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Southwick's Zoo

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2 Southwick St
Mendon , MA , 01756
Phone: (800) 258-9182
42° 3' 54.1224" N, 71° 35' 5.2404" W
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So much to see and do at Southwick’s Zoo! Located in the heart of the Blackstone River Valley, just minutes away from Routes 495 and 146, Southwick’s Zoo offers a full day of family fun! Spanning over 200 acres, Southwick’s Zoo is New England’s largest zoological experience. Southwick’s is home to over 850 animals in naturalistic habitats including lions, tigers, giraffes, chimpanzees, white rhinos, two-toed sloths, and more. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of attractions including the Skyfari Sky Ride, Woodland Express Train, Soaring Eagle Zip Line, 35-acre Deer Forest, petting zoo, walk-through aviary, presentations and keeper talks, the Rainforest Adventure Maze, the EARTH Discovery Center, and so much more! It’s more than just a zoo, it’s an adventure!

Ready for an Adventure?

Southwick’s Zoo is open every day, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

Rain or shine | Including all holidays

 

Have Questions? Contact our Guest Services at guestservices@southwickszoo.com.

In partnership with Southwick's Zoo, EARTH ltd offers educational programs during the summer for kids in grades K-11. Children in the programs learn through a variety of exciting STEAM based activities led by licensed educators. Program activities include animal encounters and interactions, building enrichment for animals within Southwick's Zoo, behind the scenes looks at how the animals at the zoo are cared for, fun and educational games, creative art-based activities, and more!

Location: 
Southwick's Zoo, 2 Southwick St, Mendon, MA 01756, United States
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Crazy About Cats - At Southwick's Zoo

Dates: 
09/12/2026
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm