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Attractions

🐾 Animal Experiences

See the Zoo from a new point of view! Get closer to amazing animals and connect with our education specialists during these exclusive experiences.

šŸŽ  Carousel & Jungle Fun Ride

Hours: 
10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (weekdays); 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (weekends)

Schedule:
April 18 – 26: Daily
April 27 – June 26: Weekends & holidays
June 27 – September 7: Daily

Age: Ages 3+, children only

āž¤ Rides are weather and staff dependent. Contact Guest Services at 781-438-6321 in advance for availability. Rides are not included in regular admission.

šŸ› Playground

Hours: Open during Zoo hours

Slide, climb and swing your way through this colorful attraction that is, quite literally, the playground of your kids' dreams. The playground’s design is based off of elements from drawings made by children asked to put crayons to paper to create their dream playground. Come live the dream!

šŸ›“ ScooterPal Rental

Rev up your Zoo adventure by renting a motorized ScooterPal at our Admissions booth. Choose from five fun pals—rhino, lion, giraffe, bear, or leopard—and off you go with a ZOOm! 

āž¤ Daytime rental only
āž¤ Availability may vary based on weather conditions and crowd safety. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Guest Services at 781-438-632.
āž¤ Rental information and rules of the road

🄽 Virtual Reality Experience

Hours: 1–3 p.m. (weekdays); 1–4:30 p.m. (weekends)
Age: Ages 5+ (Adults can also ride)

āž¤ VR Ride is weather and staff dependent. Contact Guest Services at 781-438-6321 in advance for availability. VR rides are not included in regular admission. See below for full details.

Virtual Reality Film Lineup

Dinosaur Evolution

Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution—a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life. Witness feathered raptors on the hunt, armored giants defending their turf, and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain. But even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs—and how birds, their modern-day descendants, continue their legacy. It's a prehistoric adventure that will inspire the next generation of paleontologists and conservationists alike.


Dolphins of the Reef

Dolphins of the Reef explores the unique bond between a pod of bottlenose dolphins and their surrounding coral reefs, uncovering remarkable behavior and conservation challenges. This award-winning VR experience highlights both the wonder of these animals and the urgent need to protect their fragile ocean habitats.


Gorilla Trek

Travel to the extinct volcanoes of Rwanda in central Africa, where you’ll trek up 10,000 feet to visit with a family of mountain gorillas. Witness for the first time in 3D virtual reality the unique family dynamics of this majestic and critically endangered species.


Great Migration

Witness how millions of free-roaming animals make their way through the peaks and perils of Africa's savannah terrain, from the Maasai Mara river in Kenya to the majestic landscape of Tanzania's Serengeti, in search for a better life across the animal kingdom.


Swimming with Humpbacks: Dive with Giants

Dive into the blue waters of Tonga and discover the unique behavior of mother humpback whales and their calves.

VR Experience Details & Guidelines

This is a stationary amusement device that uses multi-directional movement (pitch, roll, and heave) to give guests the feeling of motion without moving from a fixed position on the floor. A computer program gives guests visual stimulation through individual virtual reality headsets integrated with motion commands to the motors.

  • Each VR Experience ride is approximately 6 to 7 minutes long.
  • Ride can accommodate six guests at once.
  • Riders must be at least 5 years old AND a height of 35 inches.
  • Maximum one person per seat at all times.
  • Guests and/or their adult/guardian are responsible for following the safety guidelines provided.
    • Children should be seated near their parents or guardians.
    • Spectators are not permitted to physically interact with equipment and/or users.
    • Any loose articles, such as scarves, glasses, mobile phones, etc. should be secured or removed before the start of the experience.
    • No food (including chewing gum) or drink is permitted on the experience.
    • No lean in or out from the seat is allowed at any time during the VR experience.
    • Safety belts needs to be fastened at all times during the entire VR experience.
    • Dismounting the motion-platform seat or leaving the immediate experience area is not allowed, during the VR experience or while wearing a head-mounted device.

Important Information about the VR Ride:

This immersive virtual reality experience involves loud sounds, visual effects, flashing lights, and multi-directional motion-enabled seating. The experience is not recommended for certain individuals, or for individuals with conditions that could be aggravated by this experience:

  • People who are sensitive to motion sickness
  • Pregnant women
  • The elderly
  • People after recent surgery or illness
  • People with neck, back, or bone conditions
  • People with sight difficulties
  • People with a history of mental illness
  • People with a serious health condition such as heart disease
  • People with a history of epilepsy
  • People under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Coming Soon:

  • Mining Sluice Station: Opening late May