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Stone Zoo

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As the sister zoo to Boston's Franklin Zoo, Stone Zoo really is like a little sister. At only 26 acres, the zoo is admittedly small, but this picturesque park has the distinction of being the nation's first Earth Park, a place for learning about conservation and the environment.

Stone Zoo hosts endangered species like the Mexican Gray Wolf, along with lynx, reindeer, arctic foxes, ring-tailed lemurs, snow leopards, snowy owls, llamas, river otters, tortoises, and flamingos. Settings are designed to resemble the animals' natural habitats. Youngsters will like the Touchable Barnyard, where they can pet goats and sheep. The Treasures of the Sierra Madre features such Southwestern wildlife as coyotes, jaguars, and two orphaned cougar cubs.

Picnickers can take advantage of the zoo's location on Spot Pond for a picturesque eating environment. Also nearby are nature trails and bridle paths, along with ice skating, fishing, and swimming opportunities.

Location
Stone Zoo is located at 149 Pond Street in Stoneham, about 10 miles north of Boston.

Hours of operation
Stone Zoo's winter hours (October 1 to March 31) are daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. From April 1 to September 30, the zoo is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission

Adults	$6
Senior citizens	$5
Children ages 2-15	$4
Children under age 2	Free

Contact information
Call Stone Zoo at (781) 438-5100.

Disabled access
Pets are not allowed on the grounds, but service animals for the disabled may be allowed by informing the admissions staff before a visit.

Group information
Group rates are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $3 for children (2-15). Group reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance of the visit.

Additional information
Visit the Stone Zoo Web site.

Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.