💬 What Parents Say

• 💡Book private tours or Jr. Zookeeper classes in advance through online reservations for a more intimate, hands-on learning experience with expert staff guidance. Reviews highlight these as exceptional value over general admission.
• 💡Visit Wednesday-Sunday during opening hours (10am-4pm) and plan to explore both buildings included with general admission. Allow 1.5-2 hours to interact with animals across the facility without feeling rushed.
• 💡Attend Story Hour Thursdays at 10am for a structured educational experience, or join daily presentations for hands-on encounters with both standard and exotic animals like capybaras, kangaroos, pythons, and armadillos.
• 💡If visiting with young children, take advantage of no age/height restrictions and the free photo opportunity with a safe animal included in admission. The intimate setting and friendly staff make it ideal for first-time animal encounters.
• 💡Plan capybara encounters seasonally: December-March at the Hubbardston location or April-November at the Bolton location. These popular experiences book up, so reserve early if this is a priority for your visit.

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