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.
Stone Zoo at a Glance#
Address: Stone Zoo, Stoneham, Massachusetts (near Pond Street)
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -8° - 2° | -9° | 103 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -7° - 3° | -7° | 86 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -3° - 8° | -2° | 102 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 14° | 6° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 87 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 87 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 83 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 16° - 28° | 22° | 89 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 12° - 23° | 17° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 5° - 17° | 11° | 100 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 11° | 3° | 106 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -5° - 5° | -5° | 101 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
