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Zoo in Forest Park

Sumner Ave., Springfield, MA 01138
413-733-2251
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Ranked #8 of 19 attractions in Springfield
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Owner description: This zoo, featuring over 200 exotic and domestic animals, was the inspiration for Dr. Seuss and his stories. Dedicated to wildlife education, the zoo... more » Owner description: This zoo, featuring over 200 exotic and domestic animals, was the inspiration for Dr. Seuss and his stories. Dedicated to wildlife education, the zoo provides educational programs for children and adults. « less
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Springfield, Massachusetts
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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avoid bright nights time of year; a beautiful park for roaming. I live in the neighborhood

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Hartford, Connecticut
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
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Small zoo but it is worth the hour or so to stroll through. Great zoo for the little little ones because the crowds are low and they can actually see the animals.

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massachussetts
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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No matter how many times we go there, it's enjoyable. The animals are well kept and very visible. Expensive but worth the trip. The Zoo train is an extra fee, but once the kids see it, you've got to do it.

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31 reviews 31 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011 via mobile
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We drove almost 1 hour and 45 minutes to get there. A great little place but was way too far away fir us to ever go back, however if you live close by or are visiting the area I definitely recommend it for people with young children. ( I would say under 10 - maybe 13 ) It's small but... More

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Springfield, Massachusetts
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011
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You could easily spend a few hours at the Zoo in Forest Park, just experiencing the animals, while relaxing on the Zoo's benches. Forest Park itself creates an atmosphere that is, all at once, relaxing, fun, and majestic in its natural beauty -- in my travel experience, it is a special city park, (like NYC's Central Park or Chicago's Lincoln... More

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florida
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2010
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Loved the park the kids were crazy about the zoo. They had peacocks walking around that the kids could not get enough of. The zoo was very clean and the animals looked happy and healthy . Kids also went nuts for the zoo train that goes around the park. I think the whole day cost me less then thirty bucks... More

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Connecticut
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2007
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This is a small zoo, but was worth the 30 minute drive. I thought it was great for small children. My kids loved the monkeys. There is a play scape right outside the zoo that the kids played in and there is a huge beautiful park to have a picnic in afterwards, ducks to feed etc. Note there is also... More

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