Zoos, Aquariums, & Animal Attractions
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo is one of the finest zoological parks in the nation and the first zoological park in New England to receive accreditation from the American Zoological Association (AZA). www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org
Biomes Marine Biology Center
Biomes Marine Biology Center is Southern New England’s only private aquarium and education center, providing hands-on marine biology programs for schools and families since 1989. They specialize in teaching children and adults about the marine animals of Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Last time we were there we got to pet a shark! www.biomescenter.com
Mystic Aquarium
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is so much more than an aquarium. It’s not just a place to visit ocean life, it’s a unique experience in living marine creatures and the latest discoveries of the underwater world. www.mysticaquarium.org