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Southwick's Zoo

@southwickszoo

New England's Largest Zoological Experience

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We will open for our 2019 season on Saturday, April 6th! Please note that this will be a soft opening with limited operations. Visitor favorites such as the deer forest, petting zoo, and indoor reptile exhibit will be open,... southwickszoo.com/2019-season-up…

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Happy belated birthday to Molly the giraffe! Molly turned 10 earlier this year on February 23rd. Our keepers celebrated on Friday with this birthday "cake" made from grains, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and banana.... facebook.com/southwickszoo/…

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Congratulations to Galliford's Restaurant & Tavern for winning first place at the Milford Area Chamber of Commerce's Family Fest and Home Show’s MACC & Cheese cook-off! facebook.com/southwickszoo/…

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Tickets are on sale now for this year's Benefit EARTH Bash on Friday, June 21! EARTH Bash is EARTH Limited's largest annual fundraiser and, proceeds help support EARTH's many educational programs including... facebook.com/southwickszoo/…

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We are hiring! We are currently accepting applications for a Soaring Eagle Zip Line operator. Employees in this position operate our Soaring Eagle Zip Line ride. Zip Line operators are responsible for ensuring... facebook.com/southwickszoo/…

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Our Director of Education and Dill the three-banded armadillo stopped by NBC 10's Coffee Break this morning! (Skip to about 4:00 to see and learn about Dill) facebook.com/southwickszoo/…

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Our Director of Education and a few of our animal ambassadors stopped by 98.9 NASH ICON Worcester this morning! facebook.com/southwickszoo/…

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Have you ever wondered why hognose snakes have upturned snouts? These snakes use their pig-like noses to burrow! The western hognose was previously located in the EARTH Discovery Center, but zoo visitors will now... facebook.com/southwickszoo/…

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There's still time to register for EARTH Limited's Spring Wild Adventure Programs! This single-day program is offered during April vacation week, and each session provides an overview of the many fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles,... bit.ly/2019SpringProg…

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Help us keep Mendon clean and green at Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc's Mendon Community Clean Up on Saturday, April 20th! All youth clean up volunteers (ages 3 to 12) will receive one free child admission... facebook.com/southwickszoo/…

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Looking for a wild place to host your child's birthday this year? Submit your Southwick's Zoo birthday party reservation by April 30, 2019 to save 15% on a weekend or weekday party! *Offer excludes... southwickszoo.com/visitor-info/b…

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Registration is now open for 2019 Rhino Encounters! Note: At this time, we only have dates scheduled for April and May, however more dates will be added as the season progresses. Visit the link bit.ly/Rhinos2019 to learn more. facebook.com/southwickszoo/…

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Can you spot the frilled lizard? These lizards are famous for the flap of skin around their necks that can be unfurled to intimidate predators. However, they have another adaptation. Frilled lizards have brownish... facebook.com/southwickszoo/…

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Spring time means babies! Zoo visitors should keep an eye out at the cotton-top tamarin habitat and try to spot this pair of twins. Cotton-top tamarins often give birth to non-identical twins which are carried on... facebook.com/162186827464/p…

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Meet a few of EARTH Limited's animal artists at The Worcester PopUp on May 3rd! Attendees can learn more about how painting is sometimes used as a form of enrichment and see a few of EARTH's animal artists in... facebook.com/southwickszoo/…

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Our bird keepers/trainers found a simple but effective enrichment activity for Pongo the red-legged seriema! The clear container contains live crickets. Enrichment helps promote mental and physical activity, and... facebook.com/southwickszoo/…

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Did you know that a flamingo's neck contains 19 vertebrae? This provides a wide range of movement while feeding and preening. In contrast, mammals (with the exception of sloths and manatees) have only 7 vertebrae in their necks.

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See some of EARTH Limited's animal artists in action at the Worcester PopUp on Friday, May 3rd! facebook.com/southwickszoo/…

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April 27th is World Tapir Day! The purpose of this day is raise awareness for these unique animals and their conservation. To learn more about World Tapir Day, visit tapirday.org. The Brazilian... facebook.com/162186827464/p…

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Galliford's Restaurant & Tavern still has spots left at 2:00pm and 3:00pm for their Mother's Day brunch buffet on Sunday, May 12th. Call the restaurant at 508-928-0928 to make your reservation. facebook.com/southwickszoo/…