Every single year I visit the Boston Lights at the Franklin Park Zoo, and somehow, it just keeps…read moregetting better and better. The lights were super dope this year! You can tell they put a lot of thought and creativity into new ideas and themes. I especially loved the Asian-inspired display. The owls, the panda bears, and the beautiful glowing dragons were stunning. There's something magical about the way the zoo transforms at night. The lights make me feel happy, almost like stepping into another world. If you haven't been, you have to go at night to really experience the full effect. Every year I think they've outdone themselves, once again. It's truly an amazing, breathtaking experience for all ages.

Review for Zoo Lights…read more Really cool light display for all types of animals. I like that it is a walkthrough experience that you can go at your own pace. It is also organized in a way that that you walk in one direction and don't have to think so you really get to relax and enjoy the experience. You don't need a map and you don't miss any part of the light display. The displays are huge. I loved the sounds/music that went along with the displays. Some of the animals moved too! The interactive segments were pretty cool too, but I did not wait for them since there were lines. Great experience and stroller friendly! The parking situation was very chaotic so having better organization for that would improve the whole experience.

I spent two hour touring the zoo and I had a great time…read more They have lots of interesting animals to see like elephants, giraffes, penguins, a snow leopard, several wallabies, a capybara (new), several tropical birds and monkeys, etc. Going early in the morning is great to beat the crowds and to see the animals feed. There is a gift store, several food stands and many places to get fun pictures taken. This year they also had a VR experience where guests can spend a few minutes looking into a VR helmet and see any four wildlife visual ($8 per experience). If you are a city of Providence resident, you get free entry the first Saturday of every month.

It had been years since I had been to Roger Williams Zoo, so that coupled with a 50 degree late…read morewinter day made me venture out. And I came away with mixed feelings. First, the staff is geat and friendly,no issues there. That said, the zoo is probably half the size I remember it being. I knew it was small, but I didn't remember it being as small as it was/is. It only took me an hour to do it, and I wasn't racing through it by any means. Secondly, and maybe this is why it seemed so small, a lot of animals weren't out. That I can understand given the weather, but it was disappointing nonetheless. The animals I did see were great, and it was a fun time. That said, I would rate RWZ behind the Bronx Zoo and Southwicks, but ahead of Buttonwoods.

My kids love this park they always enjoy the sand pit and feeding the animals very well maintainedread more

I took my toddlers just trying to find somewhere new to go and boy did we have fun! From the…read moreanimals, to the playground, the massive slide, beautiful garden, and different play areas, my kids had a blast!

Capron Park Zoo is always a nice visit whenever I pair it with any other zoos in the local area. It…read moreis an AZA Accredited facility, and from speaking with some of the keepers, exhibit designs, and more people from this facility, I am certain that the welfare they provide for these animals is as good as it can be. The zoo is constantly working on small improvements to improve the welfare of the species in the zoo, as well as the guest experience. For those of you with a Buttonwood Park Zoo membership, you're able to utilize your reciprocal benefits to get free admission here, which I think is a huge plus. I think unfortunately as of late, Capron Park Zoo has been hit with a few unfortunate tragedies. With the recent passing of Nyala, the African Lion female that lived alongside Ramses, with the transfer for Vicky the Sloth Bear to Washington DC's National Zoo, it's a bittersweet feeling to know that she's going to a facility with a bigger habitat, but the zoo loses another species. However, the zoo is still good in my opinion. I don't foresee spending much time here, especially in the winter months, but it's still worth a visit, especially in the warmer months due to more species on display, as well as the waterpark for the children. If you're hoping to avoid larger crowds though, winter is a very good time to visit regardless. The Amur Leopard, Lacey, is very active during this time, since the species is from Russia-Northern China area, she's very comfortable and active in the colder months, which is very cool to see. Same goes for the Red Pandas, which have a great indoor space as well for the warmer months for them to cool down. To me though I think Capron's indoor habitats work very well for them. Especially their tropical house, it's not the biggest around, but it's very beautiful. Tons of tropical birds, a Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman, and Red-Footed Tortoises. Again, the zoo is not the biggest, but I think that's not necessarily a bad thing. If you're hoping to have a quicker outing with your family, I think Capron suits the bill. Always worth a visit every year from me though. Exciting to see what they're planning for the future!

This zoo was fun but is very small and didn't have that many animals. I was expecting the place to…read morebe a lot bigger so I was kind of shocked when there wasn't that much going on. A few of the exhibits were also closed when I went, which made it even less animals to see. But nevertheless, I took my nieces because they have this little waterpark area, which was super cool that it's a part of the zoo. I did end up buying a family three pack membership because I found out that I could use this at several other zoos all around the United States and either get a discount offer or get in for free so it was just a no-brainer. The price alone for the zoo I felt was very reasonable. I didn't like the fact they didn't have any paper maps. They did everything virtual. I like to hold things in my hands to be able to navigate. But I guess that's the kind of world that we live in now where everything is just online. But the exhibits that we did see were nice the animals they appeared to be super close. And right outside the zoo they have a park area as well for the kids that's free. They have a decent size parking lot. The people who worked in the little shop were very sincere and genuine, and the prices were great for the stuff that they were selling in there. I didn't see any informational sessions at all no employees like educating on any specific animals or anything. So I guess it was okay. I wasn't really impressed. It's a very small zoo with not many animals. Maybe when they fix some of the enclosures and bring some of the animals back I can give it a go and change this review. But if you want something on a smaller scale, then you can bring your children here.

Again, one can always debate the ethics of a zoo, but putting that aside for a minute, Soutwicks…read morewas/is a great experience. Friendly people, a variety of exhibits and just an overall good time. I sprung for the combo ticket that gave me access to the train and skylift. The train was very 'meh' and defiantly more for the kids. I enjoyed the skylift, its just high enough for you to get a Birdseye view above the park, but not so high to make you unconformable, and it goes at a great speed so that you can enjoy the ride. I was little surprised as there were a few exhibits that didn't seem enclosed like the flamingos, a couple of the birds, and the prairie dogs, I don't know how they keep them in the enclosers. Taking my time I was able to do the whole zoo in about 3 hours. Like most attractions, the concession options are grossly overpriced. Everything was outside, there were no inside exhibits except for one small building. Again, a great day overall and a return trip will be in order.

Really nice zoo. Definitely gives an experience at other zoos don't. I love that you can walk in…read moreand feed the deer. The only recommendation I would make is the area where you can go in and feed the goats. I would limit the amount of small children that you allow in because it can be overwhelming.

We came for the sunflower maze and it did not disappoint! Tickets are $10/pp at check-in tent and…read moreyou can also pay for any of the pick-your-own items you're interested. We saw flower picking, tomatoes, beans, peaches and pears etc. Once we got our ticket and walked outside the tent there are clear signs for direction. Before going in, staff warned that there'll be bees cuz they love flowers. There were in fact a lot of bees inside but they were just minding their own business and I felt safe walking around. It was so fun exploring the maze. The sunflowers were taller than me and bigger than my hand. There are hidden photo opps around and a look out point for a view of the field. My friend saw my pictures and went the next day for PYO produce. The peaches were crisp but could be a little more ripe and the pears were the perfect sweetness. Will definitely come back again for more PYO!

May be a fun place, but the veggies not so good. Asparagus purchased on Friday turned bad by…read moreSunday. cukes and tomatoes started turning bad on Monday. Customer service regarding this issue fell on deaf ears. Additionally, I purchase better vegetables at Market Basket for less money! I'll never go there again.

Totally recommend!…read more Super easy and quick booking through Facebook messenger. Most affordable petting zoo we found. Super diverse animals and plenty to get a bunch of kids involved. We really liked Xen and Xen's mom who helped coordinate. Set up was maybe 5 minutes. On time. Reliable. Communicative. Would TOTALLY recommend again!

From the owner: Xen's Critters offers the BEST Educational Hands-on Live Animal Presentations:…read more -Hug-a-Bunny (petting and snuggles of giant bunnies along with a bunch of babies) -Cute & Cuddlies Presentation (bunnies, guinea pigs, chinchilla, ferret...) -Creepy Crawlies Presentation (snakes, lizards, turtle, frog...) -Combination Presentation (mix and match, your choice) -Farm Friends Petting Zoo Specializing in birthday parties, pre-schools/daycares, nursing homes, after school programs, family events and anywhere else you want to have a super fun, hands-on animal experience!

This zoo is T I N Y. We visited here for the walk through holiday light display and it took us…read moremaybe 10 minutes to get through the ENTIRE zoo. The price for the ZooLights was reasonable so no complaints there. I'm not sure what animals they have as all we saw out was a buffalo and a bear because it was soooo cold out. The light setup was really lovely, though. I like how well organized it was with arrows to guide you in the right direction. The butterfly display was our favorite. There was a setup at the end of the walk through for small children with rides and snacks. There was a cookie decorating station and some other activities as well. We did not partake in any of that festive fun or any of the snacks. The gift shop is very small and really only caters to small children. Lots of parking available for this zoo so no need to worry about that. Easily accessible and organized.

I went with friends. We did the red panda experience. You get to feed treats to the little guy. He…read moreonly ate 2 bites then went up on the branch and fell asleep. I was ok that we got to feed him. But I was upset that we don't $125 each to have the experience which was not much at all. Only to find out the lady that feeds him earlier fed him a big breakfast. You do not get a refund or a pass to try again on another day, if he doesn't want yo come down to eat. I think when they know they have an appointment for this you would feed him less so the experience would have a better chance of happening. The rest of the zoo was good many animals were not there because they are someplace warm for the winter. They still had several animals to see. They all looked healthy. The zoo is very clean. There was no food to buy anywhere so we had to leave to get something to eat. It was very cold today and I would have loved buying a cup of cocoa or coffee or even tea. All in all it was a fun day at the zoo. And no crowds so we could see all animals easily.

If you like animals, this a really cute way to spend an hour (or more) for $5…read more We arrived at the end of the day, and saw the whole museum/zoo are in about 45 minutes - but absolutely could have spent more time. Indoors they have several educational areas and some live native animals with medical needs or with protection status - snakes, rodents, a skunk, some owls. They also have some taxidermy animals and exhibits on animal sounds. We didn't check out the gift shop this time around, but made a bee lline for the outdoor animals after we made the rounds inside. We loved the otter the best - but there were some beautiful owls, and other birds, a fox, a deer. This museum is very family friendly and wholesome - but we were not the only childless adults there to see the animals! It is also obviously very convenient to hiking and a great bonus to a hike.

Had a wonderful hike and got to see animals before the trail great hiking spot for all ages I agree…read morewith Abigail

Loved the international women's day event…read more The issue I have with this place are the prices. I bought a dubai chocolate bar there that I felt was going to be really high quality when the craze started for $20. I saw the same exact bar in another store for $10. I've seen similar situations with other products. I feel the markup is excessive here and it's scammy.

Wilson Farm you've done it again! We look forward to coming back every year because their fall…read morevibes & family fun are immaculate. No pumpkin wall this year, but they still had their apple cider donuts, caramel apples and photo ops. Don't forget to try their potato blasting (if you hit the ghost sign you get a free caramel apple)! Once you're inside, the store is decked out with beautiful autumnal decor & all their fresh goods. I'll have to come back sometime to try their bakery items because they all looked delish. Everything is very reasonably priced which is amazing considering most items are either homegrown or sourced from other local farms. The main downside is due to going viral there are so many visitors and traffic control is little to none. Come early if you can or just hope you get lucky with parking. Even with two lots, you can easily spend over 40 minutes looking for parking this time of year.