THE TOP 5

• Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, Lincoln

• New England Aquarium, Boston

• Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, R.I.

• Southwick’s Zoo, Mendon

• Zoo New England, Boston & Stoneham

THE WINNER

New England Aquarium

Central Wharf, Boston

617-973-5200

neaq.org

Families love a trip to the New England Aquarium. Before you even pass through its doors, you’ll find the Harbor Seal exhibit outside, where the animals swim and play. Inside is a gigantic circular ocean tank where colorful sea creatures swim by, each more amazing than the last. You’ll also get an up-close look at sea lions and penguins, and if you’re really brave, you can pet a shark – and all of this is just for starters!