Children can benefit greatly from engaging with animals; it helps them develop skills such as gentleness and responsibility. Furthermore, it is an educational experience!
With that said, how about looking for places in & around Providence where kids can see and learn about our animal friends?
These options not only provide kids with a space to see rare species and educational programs but serve as sanctuaries that safeguard and protect the animals.
Take a look at our top picks for Kid-Friendly Places in Providence to See and Learn about Animals below:Â
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1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
When visiting The Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, families will be stepping foot in New England’s largest glasshouse display garden.2
1401 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809, USA
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium
If you've been wanting to visit a natural history museum that offers interactive exhibits exploring local habitats and wildlife found in the Ocean State and the Audubon Nature Shop, the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is the place to go.3
6640 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852, USA
Biomes Marine Biology Center
The Biomes Center, unique in New England, stands out as the region's premier private marine education facility, renowned for its highly interactive aquarium experience. Since its inception in 1989, it has dedicated itself to educating both children and adults about the marine life of Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.4
583 3rd Beach Rd, Middletown, RI 02842, USA
Norman Bird Sanctuary
The Norman Bird Sanctuary stands as a beacon of nature conservation and environmental education.5
1 Colt Dr, Bristol, RI 02809, USA
