Zoos and Gardens for Boston Kids

Find the best and latest exhibits at Boston area zoos, aquariums, and cool art and blooms at nearby botanical gardens.
See more than 800 animals at Southwick's Zoo. Photo courtesy the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
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Who you lookin' at?! The Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo. Photo by Don Crasco/Franklin Park Zoo
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Balmy temps and spectacular flora invite exploration. Photo courtesy of Tower Hill Botanic Garden
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Peek inside a rainforest at Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo.
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The arboretum is stroller friendly, both on grass and paved trails. Photo courtesy of Arnold Arboretum
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Hiking along the Ipswich River is a favorite family activity. Photo courtesy of Mass Audubon Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
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The whole family can explore the outdoors with the top stroller-friendly hikes in Boston and beyond. Francis William Bird Park photo courtesy of the The Trustees
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Ride the San Diego Zoo Skyfari. Photo courtesy of Christina Simmons, for the San Diego Zoo.
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Who you lookin' at?! The Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo. Photo by Don Crasco/Franklin Park Zoo
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