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Location
Visitor tip
Book a private tour for a more personalized and less overwhelming experience. Reviews highlight that private tours exceed expectations and are ideal if you or your children get overwhelmed by crowds. Staff like David provide excellent guidance with genuine care for the animals.
Visitor tip
Book specific animal encounters (otter, capybara, kangaroo) in advance if these are must-sees for your visit. These hands-on experiences are highly praised but may have limited availability or varying wait times.
Best time
Visit the Hubbardston location if you prefer a quieter, less busy environment. Reviews specifically mention this location as less crowded and better for those seeking a calmer experience with young children.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Locations
- Bolton, MA and Hubbardston, MA
- Hours
- Bolton: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm; Hubbardston: Wed-Sun 10am-4pm
- Programs
- Birthday parties, animal classes, field trips, camp, traveling zoo programs
What visitors say
My husband surprised me with an otter encounter for my birthday yesterday because I’m obsessed with them. There was no wait when we got inside and the staff were all incredibly friendly. You can tell when you walk into this facility…
Had a great day at the Hubbardston location! Booked private tour for my daughter and I. David was our host and he was an excellent tour guide and he was great with the animals. I felt like I could tell he really cares about the…
We had a great time, as always, thanks to the staff too! For the first time I booked an animal connection and it was an amazing experience. Staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. So glad I was able to come and see the new animals…
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Did You Know?
- Animal Adventures operates as a rescue center facility, indicating a conservation and animal welfare mission beyond typical zoo operations
- The zoo offers specialized animal encounter experiences including otter encounters, capybara encounters, and private tours, suggesting hands-on educational programming
- The facility maintains multiple locations (Bolton, MA and Hubbardston location mentioned in reviews) and operates traveling zoo programs for outreach
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