If you’ve ever wanted to go on a safari right here in the Boston area, you’re in luck! Now through January 5th, at the Stone Zoo you can go on a safari unlike any other – a brick safari! As you explore Stone Zoo, you will be able to spot over 40 life-size animal sculptures that are made from millions of colorful LEGO® bricks!
We were at the Stone Zoo this past weekend for the opening weekend of the Brick Safari and loved roaming through the zoo and running into animal sculptures along the way. The fun part was that we never knew when we’d come across one, so it was like a little bit of a scavenger hunt to find them all – but don’t worry, they’re not hard to spot at all.
From the iconic elephant (made from over 270,000 bricks!) to the a Tasmanian devil, safari-goers will discover wildlife from all corners of the globe. Try comparing the real snow leopards at the zoo to their LEGO® brick lookalikes! Hop on a safari jeep made of 74,600 LEGO® bricks, and snap a brick pic in their selfie spots throughout the Zoo.
Every animal sculpture you’ll see relies upon thousands of bricks to keep it strong, and each brick has a part to play. Our ecosystem is much the same way—every species, large and small, plays a crucial role in a balanced ecosystem. As species are removed, the system weakens. The Stone Zoo’s mission to keep our ecosystem healthy and strong, so put on your safari hats and build with them.
The best news is that the Brick Safari is included with general admission purchase!
The Stone Zoo is located at 149 Pond Street in Stoneham, MA! There is plenty of free parking out front. The Stone Zoo is open daily from 10-4, but they are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
So what are you waiting for, get the family out to the Stone Zoo to check out the amazing Brick Safari. I promise, it’s something your whole family will love.
How neat! I am amazed at what people can build with Legos. I get frustrated with just little projects. These would be so cool to see. That elephant one is impressive.
What a cool zoo. This would be so cool to see in person.
This is a cool looking zoo. I have always been amazed at all of the cool-looking lego creations that they can build. I can’t imagine how long it would take to build something like that too.
I’m totally amazed at what people can do with LEGO bricks! My nephews would get a kick out of these awesome sculptures for sure.
This is a cool zoo to visit! That polar bear is my favourite. It would take s much time to build it.
Such a cool place to go with a family and spend a few hours exploring and be wowed!
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I love the Stone Zoo! It has been a while since our family visited, but I need to change that!
Wow, what a fun place to see! My kids would have been so inspired to see these when they were in their Lego phases!
People can make some cool things with Legos for sure! I would have took pictures too!
What an awesome place. It looks perfect for a family outing. And you got some fantastic photos.
People who create these massive brick sculptures amaze me! Quite the vision and what a fun afternoon!
Oh my word that brick art zoo is amazing. I am from Mass but military family life has taken us far for a very long time. I wish we could go visit this but I think it will be gone before our next trip North. We can though still go see that zoo. Oh how we love zoo’s!
wow! How cute this is! This is just fabulous! My kid will love it!
This place looks awesome! I would love to see all those creations!
My boys would love to go here. They love legos. It’s always amazing to see what folks are able to make out of legos.
That sounds like a wonderful place to visit with a family! My nephew is fond of legos and he’s going to love Stone Zoo!
This is so cool, I haven’t been to the stone zoo in so long! This has me missing fall in New England!
wow, that’s pretty cool and unique! I wish we have something like that in our zoo. Thanks for sharing!
I would love to take my grandson here. What an amazingly creative group of statues! Definitely putting this on my bucket list.
My family would love this! I want to go very soon, as this is so cool!
Oh wow! These are amazing! I can’t imagine the amount of work that had to go into each of these.
Wow that is so cool! The detail on the animals is actually something to marvel at!
I think these are so detailed. Our zoo had that too and I was so impressed.
Those are amazing forms indeed and the bricks look so alive! We have seen something similar in Lego Land as well and my kids love them!
ok that zoo looks awesome! my kids would love going there and checking it out! I wouldn’t mind it either, it’s something different.
Sometimes, I miss “the old days” when we were forced to ignite our imaginations for play. However, we’ve come so far with inner active learning that inspires kids to think. I love the “new days!” This sounds fabulous!
Wow, I’m amazed by these LEGO creations. Very impressive!