Animal Encounters and Nature Exploration

Acton Arboretum

Fifty-three acres of woods, meadows, swamp, ponds, old apple orchards, a glacial esker, and a bog. Great for hiking, picnicking and XC skiing.

The Butterfly Place at Papillion Park

120 Tyngsboro Road, Westford. 978-392-0955

The Butterfly Place is an indoor living environment that has been carefully designed for the propagation and development of some of nature’s most colorful living creations.

Drumlin Farm

208 South Great Rd, Lincoln. 781-259-2200

Franklin Park Zoo

Great Brook Farm State Park

984 Lowell Rd., Carlisle. 978 369-6312

Barn tours run daily by appointment and public tours are available on Sundays through the month of October. There are over 20 miles of trails available for walkers, hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. During the winter months, cross-country skiing is available and one trail is lantern lit for a "moon light" experience! The ice cream stand is open through the month of October.

Great Meadows National Wildlife Sanctuary

Minute Man National Historical Park

Visit the Old North Bridge and visitors center. Open daily to sundown. Newsletter lists programs and special events.

Roger Williams Park Zoo

Southwick’s Zoo

Stone Zoo

Waldon Pond