More than a zoo, it's an adventure!
Southwick’s Zoo will play host to the Blackstone Valley Fall Festival on Saturday, October 13th from 11 am -4pm. The festival will be located in the parking area of the zoo. There will be over 60 vendors, food tent, kiddie rides, farm animals, children’s activities, live music by Valvatross, and much more!
We’re Looking for PUMPKINS for our Zoo Boo Days. Pumpkin donations are greatly appreciated and our animals love them! You can donate at the main entrance and please leave your name and address for a Thank You!
Taj enjoying her Pumpkin!
Visit our feathered friends at Bird Talk!
Welcome Fall! We are back to our Fall Weekday Schedule.
The Zoo is open Daily 10 am – 5pm (till at least Oct 21st – with possibility to Oct 28 weather permitting)
All Rides and shows are Weather Permitting
Deer Forest – Enter at own risk!
Beware of Males and Antlers
Zookeeper Duane Reports that the male deer in Deer Forest are starting to shed their velvet (the deer will rub their antlers on trees and rub off the soft outer coating called “velvet” . The antlers may bleed at this time (perfectly normal!). This sparks the beginning of “rut” or mating season. The males will become more aggressive and easily startled. The males are trying to get the female’s attention and show dominance over other males. This means that we may have to close deer forest at some point but for right now we are at “Enter at Your Own Risk”. Please read all signs before you enter. When a deer is startled or being chased they may knock people down (especially small children) in effort to flee. Males have large antlers and sharp hooves that can harm so be very careful… do not approach the males at this time. Keep small children away from the males and let the deer come to you! We ask that everyone make an effort to please stay on the pathway as this is their home.
Do you think you know all there is to know about Southwick’s Zoo and our animals? Join us THIS SUNDAY 8/26 for our annual “Summer Slam Safari Scavenger Hunt” where you can test your zoological knowledge and win some cool prizes!
Summer Slam Safari Scavenger Hunt!
The scavenger hunt will be broken down into four categories: Under 6, 6-10, 11-14 and “wicked hard” – fun for the whole family!
Did you know we offer a $2.00 off coupon here on our website for anyone to print and use? The coupon can be used for any individual adult, child, or senior general admission or combo ticket! Just print off one coupon and use it for your entire family. Coupon cannot be combined with other coupons or discounts and cannot be used toward group rates or fun paks.
Everyone gets a discount! Just print and save! Or use promo code for online tickets!
Visit our feathered friends at Bird Talk!
Bird Talk is from 12 – 4pm daily weather permitting. Visit with Fran and the staff from Southwick’s Zoo to learn about these amazingly beautiful and clever animals! Most of these birds were rescues and we are happy to share their experience and personalities with you!
Zoobabies Day is this Sunday July 22nd and it’s time to celebrate all our babies at the zoo! Our newest arrival born this past Saturday (July 14) is a baby boy Watusi (African Ankole Cattle)! Some of our visitors got to witness this amazing event! On Zoobabies Day we have special activities and a lot of fun! Meet with our Docents to learn all about our babies or stop by one of the baby feedings!
Zoobabies Day Schedule of Events
A coloful counting book for toddlers!
Children’s Author, Gladys Dorfman, will be signing copies of her Children’s Books including “The Hair Bear in his Red Underwear”, “Sing and Walk with the Baby Pelicans”, and “I’m Going to Become a Millionaire”, and more! She will be signing her books in the Purple Peacock Gift Shop from 1pm – 3pm on July 14, 2012! Books are hard cover and cost $12.99 for Gladys to autograph or bring yours from home! A book is a great keepsake for a great day at the zoo!
An imaginative story for young readers!
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!
