Animal Adventures Hubbardston

Exotic Animal Education Center

Things to do @ our Hubbardston, MA Location

  • Online Reservations are highly encouraged.

    Open Wed-Sun 10am to 4pm

    Enjoy General Admission at Animal Adventuress Hubbardston. A self guided tour of two buildings of exotic animal education! Plus seasonal outdoor enclosures.

    See and learn about all of our animals. Ask a zookeeper as many questions as you want and enjoy time with the animals. Daily presentations offered at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. The presentation includes hands on encounters with some of our standard animals and one of our more exotic friends such as an owl, armadillo, skunk, and more.

  • $35 Per Person | 2 Person Minimum

    Want a more hands on experience? Book a 90 minute private tour for your group and meet all of our animals. Owl, Kangaroo, Wallaby, Armadillo, Kinkajou, Reptiles, and so much more. Tours are hands on and interactive. Be prepared to pet animals, take photos, and have the most fun you ever had in Hubbardston, MA.

  • Grades K-8th | $25 per week

    9:00-11:00 am or 3:30-5:30 pm

    Learn what it takes to care for rescued exotic animals in a professional zoo setting. As a USDA licensed zoo, Animal Adventures Hubbardston has to maintain strict high standards for every animal. We go above and beyond the book to give extraordinary care to our animals.
    You will learn animal husbandry, animal science, study animal behavior, work on enrichment and enclosure care, and more.
    Start your zookeeper journey today!


  • Thursdays at 10:00 AM

    Join us for this engaging activity for children and their caregivers designed to foster a love for reading and learning about animals, and also build early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and activities/ crafts. Each program ends with a fun walk/march to see our exciting animals!

    What's included

    Story time with animals + Craft and Activity recommended for children 2-6 years old.

    Plus! Discounted admission to the Hubbardston Animal Adventures for the day!

    Itinerary

    Read a book, meet some animals, seasonal or option crafts may be offered.


  • Celebrate your next birthday in Hubbardston. A unique experience separate from the Bolton experience. This party costs the same amount $400 for a 2 hour party up to 25 total people, kids and adults and just $7 per added guest. Add up to 70 guests! BUT you get more hands on experience with a multitude of exotic animals from chinchillas to kangaroos. Available on Weekends from 3-5 pm you get an entire hour or more all to your self. The party includes a show, a tour of the animals, hands on experiences and space to enjoy food and cake.

    All you have to bring is the food and the guests, leave the clean up to us.

    Note: General Admission closes at 4pm so from 4-5 pm you will have the place to yourself.

  • Schools, scouts, camps and more enjoy a scenic and wild field trip to Animal Adventures Hubbardston. Group rate of 30+ people is just $12 per person.

    Email info@animaladventures.net for more info.

  • COMING IN DECEMBER!

    Ages 14+ | $85 per person

    All minors (14-17 yrs old) must have a paid adult with them doing the encounter.

    Meet Hazel our beautiful capybara in her winter home December through March in Hubbardston, MA Feed, pet and take photos of her. This encounter will make all your capybara dreams come true.

    Offered seasonally

    Bolton April-November.

    Hubbardston December-March

  • Hands-On Wildlife Training with Zoologist Ed Laquidara

    November 22, 2025 5:00-8:00 PM

    Join zoologist and expert animal handler Ed Laquidara for a hands-on professional training session designed for both current wildlife professionals and beginners eager to start a career working with wildlife.

    This three-hour course combines real-world knowledge with practical experience, offering participants the chance to learn proper handling techniques, animal behavior, and professional safety practices.

    Handling participation is highly encouraged, but not required.

    Gain invaluable insight, boost your confidence, and take the first step toward a rewarding wildlife career!

    What's included

    Hands on work with Skunks, Owls, Armadillo, Kangaroo, Wallaby, Hedgehogs, Alligators, Snakes of all sizes, lizards, and more.

    What's not included

    No text books or curriculum to buy.


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Open Hours

Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

39 Burnshirt Rd.

Hubbardston, MA 01452