Winter Activities for Families

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...]

The Simplicity of Creating Family Time

In today’s society, there’s no escaping technology.

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The Best Places for a Homeschool Field Trip

Some of the most memorable times in a child’s school life can be a memorable field trip. [Read more...]

Everything You Need to Know About Hiking with Children

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...]

Zoobabies Day July 22, 2012

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

Father’s Day Special at Southwick’s Zoo

Happy Father’s Day on June 17, 2012.

All Dads will receive 1/2 Priced General Admission into the Zoo!

Celebrate Dad’s special day with us!

Meet Terry our amazing chimpanzee Dad of Tanzie!

Dad Terry and Little Tanzie in a heart to heart!