Stone Zoo
Park Small zoological park focusing on regional species
Stone Zoo in Stoneham, Massachusetts is a compact regional zoo with animal exhibits, family programs and seasonal events; visitors come for close-up wildlife experiences and educational displays.
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How to Get to Stone Zoo #
Stone Zoo sits in Stoneham, about 9 miles north of downtown Boston. By car it is most easily reached from I-93 (use local exits toward MA-28/Fellsway) and there is on-site parking. Public-transit travelers can reach Stoneham using MBTA connections to the Oak Grove/Medford area with a short local bus or rideshare; check the MBTA site for current route details.
Tips for Visiting Stone Zoo #
- Arrive early on weekend mornings; local families stream in after 10am and crowds peak midafternoon.
- Combine the visit with a walk on the Middlesex Fells Reservation trails right across the road - the contrast between manicured zoo enclosures and rugged granite ledges is striking.
- Check the Zoo New England website for seasonal animal encounters and keeper talks; those are the moments when shy animals become unexpectedly magnetic.
Best Time to Visit Stone Zoo #
Best visited spring through autumn for animal activity and outdoor programs; expect peak crowds in summer and on school holidays.
Weather & Climate near Stone Zoo #
Stone Zoo's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1131 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
