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Southwick’s Zoo is a stop on the 2013 Southern New England Discovery Tours!

March 4, 2013 By Southwick's Zoo Leave a Comment

Southern New England Discovery Tours:
Bold Knights – Big Cats – Arts & Americana
May 11, 2013

Check-in: 8:00am
Departure: 8:30am
Returns: Approximately 4:30pm

Cost: $49.00

On this expedition of discovery, the tour covers a thousand years in fifty miles! Watch traditional artisans create heirloom figurines. Delve into the days of old (when knights were bold!), go on safari in a world of the wild. This is a day of fascinating conquests, creative artisanship and untamed creatures; a day of folklore, feudalism, and fun.

Destinations featured on this tour are:

Vaillancourt Folk Art Studio in Manchaug, Massachusetts
Higgins Museum of Arms and Armory in Worcester, Massachusetts
Grafton Center
West End Creamery in Whitinsville, Massachusetts
Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon, MA!

Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
175 Main Street
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
Phone: 1-401-724-2200 or 1-800-454-2882
www.toursne.com/tour9.htm

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Wedding Trends That Keep it Green

January 11, 2013 By Southwick's Zoo Leave a Comment

From Thanksgiving until Valentine’s Day, thousands of nervous men bend down on one knee and pop the question. Once the question is popped, however, it’s usually the bride-to-be who is now the nervous one. Where does she begin planning? How much will this cost? What are the latest wedding trends? [Read more...]

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Winter Activities for Families

December 20, 2012 By Southwick's Zoo Leave a Comment

Even though the multitude of summer activities is no longer available for you and your children, there are still a variety of winter activities that are family oriented. Winter Activities, Southwick's Zoo, Mendon, Massachusetts [Read more...]

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How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

September 28, 2012 By Southwick's Zoo Leave a Comment

It’s not something we always think about, but reducing your own personal carbon footprint has many benefits both environmentally and financially. [Read more...]

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Animal Activities For Your Children

September 21, 2012 By Southwick's Zoo Leave a Comment

The intellectual growth of your child is crucial to a successful future, but so is their happiness. Children have a fantastic imagination and using it for animal activities is a great way to learn all about animals while having fun. Hands on animal activities are a beneficial way to teach your young one all about animals. Animal activities help kids to understand what an animal looks like, sounds like, and eats like among other things. [Read more...]

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Everything You Need to Know About Hiking with Children

July 18, 2012 By Southwick's Zoo Leave a Comment

Discovering new creatures, learning about plants, and spending quality time together… it should come as no surprise that hiking with children can be an adventure for the whole family. [Read more...]

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Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon Copes with an Overload of Free Passes

May 4, 2012 By Southwick's Zoo Leave a Comment

By Susan Spencer TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

MENDON — Thousands of schoolchildren and their parents have received free admission to Southwick’s Zoo through cards distributed by a Cranston, R.I.-based foundation, and while zoo owners originally supported the intent of the program, it’s turned into a financial and public-relations nightmare. [Read more...]

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Going Green- Fun Activities for the Entire Family

May 2, 2012 By Southwick's Zoo Leave a Comment

Just because Earth Day 2012 already came and went, does not mean that we cannot celebrate ‘going green’ everyday. [Read more...]

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The Flynn Family Has a Great Time at the Zoo!

April 20, 2012 By Southwick's Zoo Leave a Comment

Visited the Zoo today- had a fantastic time! My daughter took many great pictures but the one of the white peacock came out unbelievably! ~ The Flynn Family

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Packing the Perfect Picnic

April 17, 2012 By Southwick's Zoo Leave a Comment

If a soggy peanut butter and jelly sandwich is no longer acceptable, warm bottles of water no longer cut it, and small bags of Goldfish no longer suffice, then maybe it’s time to start thinking about learning to pack the perfect picnic. [Read more...]

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