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Giraffes, Giraffes, Giraffes
It has been a busy off season here at the zoo with the birth of 3 giraffes! Daisy was born 1/11/14, Rocket born 2/19/14 and Maximus “Max” born 4/3/14! All the calves are doing very well and are...
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Zookeeper Report
Meet Maximus “Max” born 4/3/14 to mom Pinda and father Midas. Max is the third giraffe born here at the zoo since January joining siblings (from Midas) Daisy born 1/11/14 and Rocket born 2/19/14....
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Due to inclement weather, All Rides, Parakeet Landing, Mining Sluice and some retail/food outlets will be CLOSED today. Main zoo grounds, Zebra Cafe and Purple Peacock Gift shop will be OPEN 10 am –...
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Zookeeper Report
Zookeeping is an amazing profession. We work some of the most amazing creatures on the planet and with it are definite highs and lows. We have tremendous respect for the animals and all of the...
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Zookeeper Report
On behalf of the zookeeping staff at Southwick’s Zoo, we’d like to thank everyone for a great summer. The weather was very good and we have been very busy. Thank you to the folks who have donated...
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Zookeeper Report
We can’t believe October is just around the corner. There are a lot of goings on here at the zoo and when the season changes, care for the animals change as well. Some of the animals like the...
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Just a heads up that all rides and shows are closed today due to inclement weather (Sat 10/11). Sunday and Monday are looking great! Have a Great Columbus Day Weekend!
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Zookeeper Report
Taj (left) and Kya (right) with enrichment snowman Feb 2014 Wow, we can’t believe it is already after Thanksgiving. We have much to be thankful for! We have been working hard bringing the tropical...
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Zookeeper Report
We have been getting many comments and questions about all of the snow we have been having here in New England. Yes, it is a LOT of snow! As Zookeepers, we work in all weather conditions to care for...
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Zookeeper Report – Giraffe Born
What an exciting day we had today. We knew our female giraffe Dottie was getting close to her due date, but we didn’t expect it to happen this soon and on exhibit for all to see! Dottie went into...
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