Southwick's Zoo 2 Southwick Street, Mendon, MA 01756

"We were at the zoo on a weekday, there were few visitors. The day was not hot, the animals were not hiding, they were active. It was very interesting to watch them. The zoo is clean and cozy. We walked for four hours with great pleasure. I think we'll come again."

"This is a fantastic place with tons to see and do. There's a huge playground, rides, and of course tons of animals and hands on experiences. All that being said, it's a private zoo so they don't recieve any funding. So prices are very high and the only thing included in the ticket price is walking through the park. Shows, experiences, rides, EVERYTHING costs extra so seriously plan on spending AT LEAST $200-$300 on an outing for a family of 4 if you're planning on buying food or goodies."

"From the moment we arrived until we left, it was a phenomenal experience. Having a special needs child sometimes going to places can be tricky, especially if there is a lot of people around. Staff are all friendly, knowledgeable and courteous. The Zoo was clean, well organized and with lots of activities to do inside. The restaurant experience the same, very accommodating and great food. Definitely a place to return to in the near future. I do really recommend visiting!!"

"What a great day trip. We had a lot of fun walking around and exploring the zoo. It’s full of animals and has a few attractions that are fun. The parking lot was full but it didn’t feel crowded at all due to its size. Would definitely recommend and we would come back again in the future."

"Such a wonderful zoo I’m only giving 4 stars because it isn’t very stroller friendly. Very hilly dirt and rock paths. But the staff, the exhibits, and all the things to do make up for it! We loved the playground and the train ride the most! The bird show was fantastic as well!"