Zoological sights in Boston
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Franklin Park Zoo
While the 70-acre Franklin Park Zoo is surrounded by one of the city’s sketchier neighborhoods, the zoo itself is safe. It boasts a well-designed Tropical Forest pavilion, complete with lush vegetation, waterfalls, lowland gorillas, warthogs and over 30 species of free flight birds. The Serengeti Crossing features Grevy’s zebras, Masai giraffes, wildebeests, ostrich and ibex, while the Australian Outback Trail allows visitors to walk among red kangaroos and wallabies. Don’t miss the magical Butterfly Landing, where you can stroll among blooming perennials, gushing waterfalls, and 1000 fluttering butterflies in free flight. One excellent exhibit is Tiger Tales, which recou…
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Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary Exhibit
The Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary Exhibit is an excellent introduction for whale-watchers heading out on an excursion. From the Grant Circle rotary, take Washington St to its terminus. Turn left on Rogers St to Harbor Loop.
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Sea Pocket Lab
Sea Pocket Lab is a hands-on outdoor aquarium with exhibits on local marine habitats. It is a great chance for kids to get down and dirty with sea stars, sea urchins, snails, crabs and seaweed.
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