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Kid-Favorite Petting Farms & Zoos Near Boston
See and learn about animals from all over the world and those native to the New England area at these kid favorite petting farms, zoos & aquariums near Boston. From bottle feeding baby animals to giving giraffes a snack, use our interactive map to find animal encounter experiences near you!
We are a parent-to-parent website, gathering ideas for family activities directly from parents like you, and your reviews & recommendations help improve our lists for all Boston parents!
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