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The Ember List · the Boston area
Petting zoo & animal events in the Boston area
Browse petting zoos, pony rides, farm-animal days, and mobile-zoo visits in the Boston area.
We reviewed 9,000+ Boston-area events to pick the 4 best petting zoos & animal encounters in the Boston area between September 21 and September 27. Updated daily.
Our best picks: petting zoos & animal encounters in the Boston area — September 21–27
Discover the wonders of the animal kingdom right here at the library! Curious Creatures provides an interactive and hands-on program featuring a captivating selection of mammals, bugs, and reptiles. For ages 6 and up only. This engaging experience includes opportunities to pet and hold a variety of creatures. You will…
WEDNESDAY
23
SEPTEMBER
Questions will also be taken from the audience! Participants in each group are welcome to pet the ponies at the end of our presentation! This program is for ages 4-18 . Registration is required and you may only register for one session. Please register everyone in your group as group sizes are limited. *Please wear clo…
The ponies love stories and provide a welcoming, fun, and relaxed atmosphere to encourage reading! Participants can register for 10 minute time slots and then will be able to pet the pony at the end of their reading session. This program is for ages 4-18 . Registration is required and you may only register for one sess…
SATURDAY
26
SEPTEMBER
Join us as we welcome back Curious Creatures to the library! Meet live animals and learn all about them. Thank you to the Winthrop Cultural Council for funding this event. Audience size is limited for the welfare of the animals and pre-registration required. Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please…
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