Its definitely not the zoo we went to as we were growing up. All the animals are gone....no apes....I don't even think the elephant or giraffe are there anymore. They have added some new... More

Its definitely not the zoo we went to as we were growing up. All the animals are gone....no apes....I don't even think the elephant or giraffe are there anymore. They have added some new pathways....along these paths are different sections with new "animals"....if you want to call a lizard or snake in a glass case an animal. Also there are mountain lions, reindeer, jaguars, coyotes (like,,,,we need a zoo to see these....we see them in the city now! :). The flamingos are still there though. There is also an area of eductional displays which the child can touch. I didnt find that the kids found them very "fun" though...... Still, all in all, if you have young children I am sure they will enjoy it very much. However, if you or your kids are expecting a big variety of animals........then head out to the Franklin Park Zoo....which is much, much, much better!
Less

this is a great place to take the kids on a nice summer day. they have very good prices and very nice people that work there. the only thing is that there just isn't enough attractions to keep the... More

this is a great place to take the kids on a nice summer day. they have very good prices and very nice people that work there. the only thing is that there just isn't enough attractions to keep the kids busy for the day. i remember coming here as a chid and there were so many attraction and things to see, but now most of that is gone. most of the larger animals and exhibits are long gone, from what i here though is they are trying to bring some of it back. we will have to see.
Less

I remember going to this zoo as a kid and the polar bear was the best feature. Well the polar bear isn't there anymore and the zoo has gone down hill quite a bit. I think it's worth it to go here... More

I remember going to this zoo as a kid and the polar bear was the best feature. Well the polar bear isn't there anymore and the zoo has gone down hill quite a bit. I think it's worth it to go here when there is a traveling feature like the koala bears. But otherwise, it's just an OK Family Day out. The playground across the street is great! And at Christmastime, they have the Festival of Lights were they decorate the whole zoo and you can walk through at night. They also have food (fried dough, etc) and a train ride for the kids.
Less

The Stoneham Zoo is located at 149 Pond St.,Stoneham MA (781) 438-5100 The Stoneham Zoo has 36 acres and has a number of natural habitats where visitors can meet a very wide range of animals. Take a... More

The Stoneham Zoo is located at 149 Pond St.,Stoneham MA (781) 438-5100 The Stoneham Zoo has 36 acres and has a number of natural habitats where visitors can meet a very wide range of animals. Take a journey through the treasures of the Siereea Madre to the old Southwest and the wilds of Mexico's mysterious mountain range. There you will encounter indigenous wildlife like cougars, jaquars, coyotes,gila monsters. There a touchable barn yard for children so they can see and touch goats and sheep. Then over at teh Dino Dig children can become archaeologists and search for fossils buried in the replica dig site. This zoo also has your basic animals such as monkeys,flamingos.llamas, gray wolves,snow leopards
Less