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FAQs

How long does it take to go through the Southwick Zoo? ›

I would say 3 to 4 hours depending on how many activities you add to your visit. We love to spend time in the deer forest, and we also enjoy adding the train ride and sky ride to our visit.

Southwick's Zoo doesn't keep elephants year-round, but rents them for elephant rides from Have Trunk Will Travel, a company with a history of being notoriously brutal and violent to its elephants.

Spanning over 200 acres nestled under the shade of tall oak trees, Southwick's Zoo is New England's largest zoological experience and is home to over 850 animals in naturalistic habitats including lions, tigers, giraffes, chimpanzees, white rhinos, two-toed sloths, and more.

Although Justin was urged to place a donation box at the entrance in 1956, the Zoo's official opening was in 1963, and incorporated in 1965. Southwick's has since grown and expanded to become home to over 850 exotic animals from around the world, including many endangered species.

Guests cannot bring outside food (including coolers and full lunches) into the zoo.

Massachusetts EBT and WIC cardholders receive general daytime admission for $5 per person, for up to four people. Offer is valid for Massachusetts residents through Dec. 31, 2024.

Most animals are moved indoors and off exhibit during the winter, and the focus of Winter Wonderland is holiday lights and displays.

Shalom Zoo is "America's Largest Petting Zoo".

Southwick's Zoo is home to two female Bengal Tigers; Kya (orange) and Taj (white). Though they are different colors, they are sisters.

What is the largest private zoo in the United States? ›

The Phoenix Zoo opened in 1962 and is the largest privately owned nonprofit zoo in the United States. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the zoo was founded by Robert Maytag, a member of the Maytag family, and operates on 125 acres (51 ha) of land in the Papago Park area of Phoenix.

Southwick's Zoo is home to two lions; a male named L.J. and his sister, Levanna. L.J. and Levanna were born at our zoo in 2012.

The giraffe habitat is open daily during the season for all zoo visitors to view the giraffes.

Visitors can learn about the many monkeys and apes found in our zoo, and we will offer some fun primate-themed activities.

We recommend approximately three hours to see the entire Zoo, depending on the size and ages of your group and how fast you walk. Because we create exhibits that replicate the animals' natural habitats, some animals can be difficult to see and visitors may be required to spend more time in observation.

Zoo staff follow strict cleaning and disinfecting protocols between each rental use. For details about wheelchair, stroller and electronic vehicle rentals, see the accessibility page. We recommend setting aside 2-3 hours to tour the entire Zoo. The Zoo sits on a hill with an incline, so wear comfortable walking shoes.

Do you walk or drive through ZooAmerica and how long does it take? ZooAmerica is an 11 acre, walk-through North American Wildlife Park. It takes about one hour to walk through the entire Zoo, but feel free to spend as much time as you like!