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Welcome to Southwick’s Zoo

New England’s Largest Zoo!

Family-owned and operated, we welcome you to explore over 200 acres of naturalistic habitats and discover more than 900 exotic animals from around the world.

Giraffe

Welcome to New England’s Largest Zoo!

Ready for adventure?

Plan Your Visit!

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning for another wild adventure, there’s so much to see and do at Southwick’s Zoo! Discover over 900 animals from around the globe, explore 200 acres of naturalistic habitats, and enjoy up-close wildlife moments throughout the park.

Ride the Skyfari Sky Ride, hand-feed deer in the 35-acre Deer Forest, catch a live show in the arena, and grab a bite at Galliford’s Restaurant & Tavern. With so much to discover, every visit is a new adventure.

Explore, Discover, and ROAR!

Come face-to-face with lions, giraffes, white rhinos, tigers, and more! Wander by the African Plains, explore the Rainforest Room, and encounter unforgettable animals at every turn.

Interactive Learning Experiences

Hand-feed fallow deer in the 35-acre Deer Forest, meet family-friendly animals in the petting zoo, and enjoy exciting live bird shows and keeper chats. There’s always something new to discover!

Excitement and Fun Around Every Corner

Ride the Within the Wild Carousel, zip across the sky on the Soaring Eagle Zipline, explore the Elk Forest aboard the Woodland Express Train, and catch a birds eye view of the park on the Skyfari Sky Ride!

Ready for adventure?

Plan Your Visit!

Explore, Discover, and ROAR!

Come face-to-face with lions, giraffes, white rhinos, tigers, and more! Wander by the African Plains, explore the Rainforest Room, and encounter unforgettable animals at every turn.

Interactive Learning Experiences

Hand-feed fallow deer in the 35-acre Deer Forest, meet family-friendly animals in the petting zoo, and enjoy exciting live bird shows and keeper chats. There’s always something new to discover!

Excitement and Fun Around Every Corner

Ride the Within the Wild Carousel, zip across the sky on the Soaring Eagle Zipline, explore the Elk Forest aboard the Woodland Express Train, and catch a birds eye view of the park on the Skyfari Sky Ride!

Southwick’s Zoo is closed for daytime access. 

Thank you for visiting Southwick’s Zoo during our 60th anniversary year! We look forward to welcoming you back to the park in April 2026.

2026 Field Trips

Private Events

Purchase Tickets & Gift Cards

New Streaming Series!

Wicked Wild: Inside New England’s Biggest Zoo

Wicked Wild takes you inside the stories of the animals, the people who care for them, and the legacy that has made Southwick’s New England’s largest family-owned zoo for over six decades. From raising cheetah cubs to protecting wildlife around the globe, this series brings you closer to the heart of Southwick’s than ever before.

Upcoming Events

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