Capron Park Zoo

'Exciting an interest in the natural world through conservation, recreation and education'

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Zoo Hours

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November thru March

10 AM - 4 PM daily

weather permitting

Last ticket sale: 3:00 PM

April thru October

10 AM - 5 PM daily

weather permitting

Last ticket sale: 4:00 PM

 

The Zoo is CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's day.

 

** No outside food or drink permitted in the zoo**

 

CLICK HERE to see the local weather conditions

 


Admission Fees

PLEASE NOTE: These new fees are effective JUNE 25

Attleboro Residents*:

Attleboro residetns MUST provide proof of residency!*

Children (under age 3)               FREE

Youth (age 3-12)                        $4.50

Adults (age 13+)                        $5.50

Seniors (age 65 +)                    $3.75

Military (w/ ID)                            $2.75

* Photo ID's with a sticker on them showing current address are not proof of residency? A current utility bill, excise or property tax billto prove residency

Non-Residents:

Children (under age 3)               FREE

Youth (age 3-12)                         $5.50

Adults (age 13+)                         $7.00

Seniors (age 65 +)                     $4.75

Military (w/ ID)                             $2.75


Capron Park Zoo

201 County Street

Attleboro, MA  02703

774-203-1840

Jean Benchimol                          774-203-1841

Director

Sue Rifai                                       774-203-1842

Deputy Director

Janet Tast, DVM                         774-203-1842

Zoo Vet

Melanie Stoehrer                       774-203-1843

Curator of Education

  

Corey Shumaker                        774-203-1844

Zoo Instructor

 

Rob Verzone                               774-203-1845

Operations

 

Brenda Young                           774-203-1846

Animal Care Supervisor

 

Membership                               774-203-1843


DIRECTIONS:

 

From the North

Take interstate 95S to exit 3A.  Continue straight through traffic light.  At second light, take a left onto County STreet.  Entrance to the park/zoo is 1/8 mile up on the left.

From the South:

Take interstate 95N to exit 3, and take a right off the exit.  Continue straight through traffic light.  At second light, take a left onto County Street.  Entrance to the park/zoo is 1/8 mile up on the left.


Capron Park Zoo is fully handicapped accessible

Welcome to the Zoo!

Capron Park Zoo strives to prove that big things do come in small packages.  Situated in the heart of Attleboro and surrounded by beautiful grounds, Capron Park Zoo has been one of the area’s premiere recreational  facilities for more than 70 years.  Combined with an award-winning playground and exciting educational programs, the Zoo is sure to delight the young and young at heart. Whether it’s watching the Lions wrestle, coming face-to-face with a Snow Monkey, staring at a snake or relaxing in our Rainforest, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Capron Park Zoo's Concession Stand is OPEN, WEATHER PERMITTING.

Splashpad Now OPEN!

10 AM - 4:30 PM daily

weather permitting


A night like this happens only once in a

ZOO MOON  August 25, 2010

click to here to find out more!

 


 

SUMMER ZOOCADEMY INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE!

Visit the Zoocademy Info Page for more details

 


 

Are you an adult whose been envious of your children as you send them off to programs at the zoo?

Join us for an adults-only program series at Capron Park Zoo

PLEASE NOTE: August Adult Zoocademy date has been CHANGED to AUGUST 10!

 


NEW Wildlife Adventure booking NOW!

Click HERE for details

Costa Rican travel Adventure brought to you by


 

  

Click here for your map to adventure!

 


 

NOTICE TO ATTLEBORO RESIDENTS:

 

Drivers licenses with a sticker on the back are not considered proof of residency!

If your license has a sticker on the back, you will need to provide a secondary form of identification that shows your legal residence.

  

Secondary forms of ID include:

  • Current property tax statement
  • Current excise tax statement
  • Current utility bill

 

Capron Park Zoo,  201 County St.,  Attleboro, MA  02703

PH: 774-203-1840    FAX:508-223-2208   zoo@cityofattleboro.us

Capron Park Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

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