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 Bird-watching in Boston |
Bennington Street Boston, MA 02128 United States +1 617 727 5350 http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/... mass.parks@state.ma.us |
Located near Logan International Airport in East Boston, this is the only remaining salt marsh in the city. Many species of fish and shellfish call this wetland home. Several species of birds also reside here, from shorebirds to snowy owls. Twenty-eight acres have been landscaped and include walking trails and an observation tower. The spectacular view allows you to watch the nearby plane traffic as well as Boston Harbor and the downtown skyline. Guided walks on salt marsh ecology and cultural history are also available. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A city zoo |
1 Franklin Park Road Boston, MA 02121 United States +1 617 541 5466 http://www.franklinparkzoo.org cclark@zoonewengland.com |
This zoo has numerous habitats with exotic animals from all over the globe, including a tropical forest with gorillas, warthogs, tapirs and bats. Hit the "Outback Trail" to view kangaroos, wallabies, emus and cockatoos. Encounters with lions, zebras, ostriches, snow leopards and butterflies are also possible. The "Franklin Farm" exhibit features a petting zoo for children and a chicken hatchery. Admission: USD9.50 adults; USD8 seniors; USD5 children 2-15. Group rates are available when arranged two weeks or more ahead of visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Watch whales with the experts |
New England Aquarium Boston, MA 02110 United States +1 617 973 5200 http://www.neaq.org/visit/wwatch/ |
There are other boat companies offering whale watches departing from Boston Harbor, but this one by the New England Aquarium is the only one run by an organization dedicated to preserving whales and the waters where they live. Trips last 3.5 to 5 hours. If no whales are sighted on your trip, you receive a voucher for a return free trip. All boats have a galley, souvenir store and interactive exhibits about whales. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For the family |
149 Pond Street Stoneham Boston, MA 02180 United States +1 617 989 2000 http://www.stonezoo.org/ cclark@zoonewengland.com |
Located in a suburb of Boston, this zoo is quite a popular venue with kids and adults. Enroll your child for one of the Wild Animal Adventure Programs, where they get to see the animals, watch videos and puppet shows, and listen to stories. Come by to admire the rare species like the Bald Eagle, Hyacinth Macaw, the Gila Monster and more. Tickets can be purchased online and are valid for six months from the chosen date. Senior citizens and children under 12 can avail of discounts, while children under two years of age have free entry. Various events and exhibits are held throughout the year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Make way for ducklings... |
9 Arlington Street Boston Public Garden Boston, MA 02116 United States +1 617 522 1966 http://www.swanboats.com/ |
A trip to Boston is not complete without a visit to this attraction. From mid-April until mid-September, you can take a quick tour on a paddleboat decorated as a swan. These tours have been run by the same family for over a hundred years in the Boston Public Garden, which was the setting for the famous children's story, "Make Way for Ducklings". You will understand why as you glide among the hundreds of ducks that call the Garden pond home. You may see a couple of real swans, too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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