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Visitor tip
Book train ride tickets with cash upon arrival rather than in advance—this allows flexibility to check the schedule first and decide if you have time, as noted by families who appreciated this option.
Visitor tip
The Playspace for kids 0-6 and train ride are standout attractions for young children. This venue is ideal for rainy days or as a quick outing with toddlers, making it perfect for families with very young kids.
Visitor tip
Don't miss special experiences like the 'otter breakfast' and keeper talks with staff like Claudia and Jericha—visitors consistently highlight these interactive programs as unexpectedly engaging and informative highlights that enhance the standard exhibits.
About EcoTarium
Ecology & conservation museum with interactive displays, a planetarium, trails & a train ride.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Location
- Worcester, Massachusetts
- Experience
- 3 floors of indoor exhibits plus 45+ acres of outdoor trails, live animals, and nature
- Current Featured Exhibit
- The Secret World of Elephants
What visitors say
My wife recently bought us tickets to attend an 'otter breakfast' at the Ecotarium. I replied, "I am NOT driving 2 1/2 hours to drink coffee and watch otters swim around. Well, I did, and it was awesome. Claudia's presentation was very…
Visiting family for a big celebration with many people from out of town. Some with young children like myself so we were looking for something to do before heading back home. It was a Sunday morning and The EcoTarium was an awesome…
Had a great time taking my almost 2 year old here! Loved the Playspace for kids 0-6, seeing the bald eagle,owls & turtles, and of course riding the train! It was the perfect place for a rainy afternoon. We got the tickets online before…
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Did You Know?
- EcoTarium spans 45+ acres with seasonal train rides operated by the Worcester Railers Explorer Express, featuring a ribbon cutting event in May
- The venue features live animal habitats including bald eagles, mountain lions, owls, turtles, and otters, with specialized programming like 'otter breakfast' experiences hosted by staff presenters
- EcoTarium offers three floors of hands-on interactive exhibits plus outdoor spaces, with a dedicated Playspace for children ages 0-6 and a touch-approved Curator's Workshop containing real seashells, gems, fossils and bones
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