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EcoTarium - A Museum of Science and Nature

Great zoo with a Polar bear and working, kid-sized diesel train and more. $10; Seniors, students ages 3-18 $8. Planetarium, train, tree walkway are extra.

Address: 222 Harrington Way
Hours: Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM
Website: ecotarium.org (opens in a new tab)

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