More than a zoo, it's an adventure!
We are open 10 am – 5pm.
Kiddie Rides, Animal Rides and Skyfari are Closed due to Weather.
Train Ride is OPEN today. This is subject to change due to weather.
Zebra Cafe is Open. (Clarice’s Cupboard/Funky Monkey closed today)
Giraffe Encounters are weather permitting.
We are OPEN tomorrow SUNDAY and MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY 10am – 5pm.
Come and meet our new Family! Two – toed sloths! Now on exhibit is a family of three who we are so excited about! They are located next to the chimpanzee habitat! Sloths are amazing creatures who do everything upside down!
Meet Mom, Dad & Baby!
Tanzie hanging on her MoM!
Since Mother’s Day is this weekend we wanted to say Happy Mother’s Day to our friends and family. We are amazed each day by our animal moms and surrogate moms here at the zoo. Tabitha is an amazing MOM to Tanzie….even when Tanzie does not leave her alone! Auntie Jingles is also a great mom to Tanzie. On Mother’s Day, our moms will get a special treat! We have a lot of new babies here at the zoo including monkeys, aoudads, goats, kangaroos, sheep and so many more to come too! We are asking for large cat boomer balls www.boomerballs.com for our lion cubs as a donation if anyone would like to make a donation to the animals! Thank You!
She needs a name!
We are looking for a meaningful name for the female lion cub. When you visit the zoo, stop by Parakeet Landing before 4pm to submit a name. She is a very intelligent, resourceful and playful alpha female. We are looking for a name that has a great meaning and will fit her personality. Her brother has been named L.J. after his father Leroy. Help Us….the person who submits the winning name will receive 2 general admission tickets to the zoo and a lion plush animal.
We are OPEN EVERYDAY form 10 am – 5pm!
Camel Rides: Closed Monday – Thursday, Open Friday 12 – 3, Sat & Sun 11 – 5
Giraffe Encounters are on Saturdays & Sundays ONLY and are first come first serve with limited slots at 11:30, 1:30, 3:30. We suggest you arrive for opening and purchase your giraffe encounters at the main entrance right away for $10 per person!
Kya taking in scent!
We are working hard getting the animals into their summer exhibits. The weather has been a little chilly so some of our birds and monkeys will have to stay inside for a little bit…but it is getting warmer each day so we are able to bring out more animals each day! The lions, tigers, giraffes, rhinos, chimpanzees, deer forest, kangaroos and so many more are already out! This picture of Kya our bengal tiger is catching a scent…hmm could it be our visitors perhaps? Come on down for a visit…the animals are waiting for you!
Elkhorn Mining OPEN 11 am -4:30 pm!
Elkhorn Mining
Elkhorn Livery Stable & Pony Rides NOW OPEN! 11 am – 5pm Sat & Sun, 11 am – 4pm (mon – fri)
Pony Rides have moved next to the Elkhorn Mining Company!
Lion Cubs are ready for visitors!
Babies are being born!
This Grivet was born on January 15, 2013 and more babies are being born at Southwick’s Zoo all the time! We’ve recently had a Schmidt’s Guenon born on March 21, 2013 and a Ring Tailed Lemur on March 10th. Grivets are very active monkeys and moms are know to “share” their babies. Females will care for each other’s young, called allomothering. Here at Southwick’s Zoo, many times you will see siblings pull each other’s tail, jumping around, playing chase and of course, annoying their moms! They are such a fun and active group and we are happy to share them with you.
Come and meet our new Family! Two – toed sloths! Now on exhibit is a family of three who we are so excited about! They are located next to the chimpanzee habitat! Sloths are amazing creatures who do everything upside down!
