Zoos

Petting Zoo

★★★★☆ 4.3 (6 reviews)

📍 Mendon, MA 01756

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🕐 Hours

Monday	11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday	11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	11 AM–10 PM
Saturday	11 AM–10 PM
Sunday	11 AM–10 PM

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About Petting Zoo

Petting Zoo is a zoo in Mendon, MA. The museum features a unique coin-earning system where visitors complete hands-on activities to earn coins that can be spent in the gift shop, gamifying the educational experience. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Petting Zoo
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Giraffe interaction, train rides, air safari
Admission: $32 adults, $32 kids

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The museum features a unique coin-earning system where visitors complete hands-on activities to earn coins that can be spent in the gift shop, gamifying the educational experience
⭐Specialized tour programs including Spanish Tour, Native American Tour, and Dirt Detectives tour are specifically designed for school groups, with particular popularity among 4th-5th grade students learning Florida settlement history
⭐The museum operates a semi-self guided tour format with integrated hands-on activities including gold coin digging and a working homestead with farm animals, combining interactive and independent learning
⭐The attraction maintains a high 4.6-star rating across 173 reviews with consistently positive mentions of educational value and staff professionalism, indicating strong visitor satisfaction and repeat school group visits

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Participate in hands-on activities like gold coin digging to earn coins that can be spent in the gift shop—this gamification makes the experience more engaging for kids and adds value to your visit.
💡Book a guided tour (Spanish Tour, Native American Tour, or Dirt Detectives tour) rather than exploring solo—reviews consistently praise the informative and patient guides who enhance the educational experience, especially for school groups and 4th-5th graders.
💬Purchase a Groupon before visiting for significant savings—multiple reviewers highlighted this as a great value option that makes the museum an affordable family outing.
💬Plan 2-3 hours for your visit to fully enjoy the semi-self guided format with multiple hands-on activities and tours, especially if visiting with young children who need time to explore the Homestead area with farm animals.
💡This museum is excellent for multi-generational visits—the hands-on activities and farm animals engage young children (ages 4+) while the rich Florida history and interactive exhibits keep older kids and adults engaged.