ZooTales: The Southwick's Zoo Blog
Welcome to ZooTales, the Southwick’s Zoo Blog! Scroll below for stories from our staff writers, animal keepers, and the education team.
Cheetah Conservation Botswana: Protecting African Wildlife
Through EARTH Ltd, Southwick’s Zoo supports and donates to Cheetah Conservation Botswana (CCB), a conservation organization dedicated to protecting Botswana’s cheetahs as well as other big cats and wildlife.
ZooMobiles: Bring the Zoo to You
ZooMobiles is an exciting education program we offer here at Southwick’s Zoo. It involves an EARTH educator and an animal ambassadors traveling off-site.
Emergency Recall: A New Training Behavior
Our incredible zookeeping staff have been working hard to establish a emergency recall behavior with our two African lions.
The Intriguing World of Nocturnal Animals: Southwick’s Zoo After Dark
We have several species of nocturnal animals at the zoo. We highlighted four nocturnal animals you may have missed during your last visit.
Winos For Rhinos: Drinking For A Cause
Winos For Rhinos is an annual event that supports rhino conservation and the protection of their species from illegal poaching.
Conservation Around the World: Meet This Feathered New Arrival
Macaw populations in the Americas face many threats, but the biggest ones are deforestation and the illegal bird trade.
Christmas in July
Experience the magic of the holiday season in the midst of summer at Southwick's Zoo's Christmas in July! Join us from July 15-22 for a week filled with delightful activities and entertainment for...
Hoho: A Heroic Endeavor
Train driver, Bob Desjardins, was awarded a certificate of heroic valor after saving a child’s life.
Sloth Encounters are Back
Sloth encounters are now available for the 2023 season! Registration is officially open for this weekend's sloth encounters. Half of the proceeds will be donated to the sloth institute, and the...
Rohan Ghatge’s Conservation Project
We are very excited to give a huge shout-out to Rohan Ghatge for his conservation project in support of Rhino Conservation! Rohan of Chestnut Hill, MA came for a rhino encounter with his family and...
Don’t miss all the fun on Sunday, July 2 at the Daniels Farmstead
The Fourth at the Farm Celebration will kick off Daniels Farmstead's 13th Farmers Market season on Sunday, July 2nd; this event is presented in partnership with Blackstone Parks and Recreation and is free for all to attend. Be sure to mark your calendar and drop by...
