Let’s go to the zoo! Sure, you can see more common animals like lions and tigers, and bears, and at Southwick’s Zoo, you may get to see those and a whole lot more. Perhaps, even, a few animals you have never seen in person before. Let’s take a look at this zoo in Massachusetts that the whole family will love.
Southwick’s Zoo is a premier destination for animal lovers from all over the northeast and beyond. At 200 acres, it is the largest zoo in New England.
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This zoo is home to more than 850 animals, some of which you may have never seen in person before.
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Have you ever seen a Western crowned pigeon? This species of pigeon happens to be one of the largest in the world.
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This African crowned crane is one beautiful bird we bet you’ve never seen a bird as exotic as this before! Check it out at Southwick’s Zoo.
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Here is a coatimundi, also referred to as a “coati.” These animals are from Central and South America as well as the American Southwest. If you’ve never seen one of these before, you can at Southwick’s.
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How about a Saharan Uromastyx? This critter is a North African lizard with a spiny tail and is absolutely fascinating.
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And if you’ve never seen one of these adorable creatures in person before, you must! This is an axolotl, a species of amphibian from Mexico that will surely put a smile on your face.
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When is the last time you visited Southwick’s Zoo in Massachusetts? What are some of your favorite animals there? Let us know in the comments. To learn more about Southwick’s Zoo, visit the official website and Facebook page.
If you love animals, check out the animals at Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, Massachusetts. It’s a nature center with a miniature zoo!
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Address: 2 Southwick St, Mendon, MA 01756, USA
