Southwick's Zoo
Southwick's Zoo, is a 300-acre zoological park in Mendon, Massachusetts, United States. Its origins go back to 1963. The first name on our list around it is Gillette Stadium, 17 mi away.
A zoo & aquarium inside Mendon
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 52" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Milford is the nearest base
Milford is 7 miles northeast, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 62–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1963
Southwick's Zoo dates from 1963. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Southwick's Zoo
Southwick's Zoo, is a 300-acre zoological park in Mendon, Massachusetts, United States. Established in 1963, it is the largest zoo in New England. The Southwick and Brewer families have operated the zoo since its inception. The zoo is home to more than 850 animals from various regions of the world, offering visitors a chance to observe over 165 species of exotic animals.
Southwick's Zoo is home to the Earth Discovery Center, an environmental education facility that focuses on wildlife rehabilitation and conservation initiatives. Popular attractions at the zoo include the Skyfari Sky Ride, which offers aerial views of the exhibits, and animal encounters where guests can interact with giraffes, sloths, and other exotic animals. The zoo also features a petting zoo, and educational presentations aimed at fostering environmental awareness among children and adults.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 850 animals · 162 species
- Area
- 300 acres
- Established
- 1963
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.7K a year
Lodging near Southwick's Zoo
Rooms are nearest in Milford (8) and Providence (30), and Boston has the most rooms in the area (199).
Boston
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
672,973 people
35 mi northeast of Southwick's Zoo
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Southwick's Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendon | in town | — | — | 6,479 | $616K | A− |
| Milford | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 8 8 hotels | 30,832 | $477K | B− |
| Providence | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 30 24 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 hostels · 1 campground | 195,310 | $362K | C |
| Glocester | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 12 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 7 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 10,612 | $397K | A+ |
| Franklin Town | 9 mi east | 15 min | 7 5 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 33,955 | $612K | A |
| Foxborough | 17 mi east | 25 min | 15 9 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 18,934 | $606K | B |
| Worcester | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 15 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 213,862 | $374K | — |
| Bellingham | 6 mi east | 10 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 campground | 18,032 | $451K | B− |
| Boston | 35 mi northeast | 50 min | 199 158 hotels · 29 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels · 3 campgrounds | 672,973 | $732K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
These well-known places are within 44 miles.
Big draw117 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw213 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw44 mi MuseumThe Breakers
Big draw31 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
33 mi MuseumUSS Massachusetts
34 mi Ancient siteHMS Endeavour
329 mi LakeWalden PondPhoto credits
Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS Massachusetts: USN, Public domain · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain · Walden Pond: Victorgrigas, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Questions about Southwick's Zoo
Is Southwick's Zoo in Mendon?
Yes. It’s inside Mendon, MA.
When is the best time to visit Southwick's Zoo?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 62–83°.
What is the closest airport to Southwick's Zoo?
Worcester Regional (ORH), about 20 miles away. The nearest big hub is Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD), about 25 miles.
Where should I stay near Southwick's Zoo?
Boston (35 mi, 199 places to stay), Milford (7 mi, 8 places to stay) and Providence (19 mi, 30 places to stay).
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