Attractions
š¾ Animal Connections
- 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.
- Petting Zoo: Get up close and pet our friendly Nigerian dwarf goats at the Barnyard.
š Carousel & Jungle Fun Ride
Hours: Weekends and holidays, 10:30 a.m. ā 3:30 p.m.
Age: Ages 3+, children only
Price: $3/member child (membership ID required) | $4/non-member child
ā¤ Rides are weather and staff dependent. Contact Guest Services at 781-438-6321 in advance for availability. Rides are not included in regular admission.
š 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 playgroundās 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!
š“ ScooterPal Rental
Rev up your Zoo adventure by renting a motorized ScooterPal at our Admissions booth. Choose from five fun palsārhino, lion, giraffe, bear, or leopardāand off you go with a ZOOm!
ā¤ Daytime rental only
ā¤ Availability may vary based on weather conditions and crowd safety. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Guest Services at 781-438-6321.
ā¤ Rental information and rules of the road
š„½ Virtual Reality Experience
Hours: Weekends, 1:00 ā 4:30 p.m. (weather and staff dependent. Please call and check for availability, 781-438-6321)
Age: Ages 5+ (Adults can also ride)
Price: $8/member (membership ID required) | $9/non-member
ā¤VR rides are not included in regular admission. See below for full details.
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
