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Franklin Park Zoo Winter Activities & ExhibitsBoston, $$$
Sun, October 1, 2023  -  Sun, March 31, 2024   
Franklin Park Zoo has the cure for cabin fever during long New England winters, so hold off on hibernating, because they’ve got plenty of amazing animals that don’t!
Stone Zoo Winter Activities and ExhibitsStoneham, $$
Sun, October 1, 2023  -  Mon, April 1, 2024   
Stone Zoo has the cure for cabin fever during long New England winters, so hold off on hibernating, because we’ve got plenty of amazing animals that don’t!
Arthropods: Creatures That RuleCambridge, $
Sat, March 16, 2024  -  Thu, October 31, 2024   
Despite their small size, arthropods are some of the world’s mightiest creatures. Discover their amazing diversity at Arthropods: Creatures That Rule, with a new addition to the exhibition highlighting ants and termites.
Goat Birthday Party at Stone ZooStoneham, Free
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sat, April 13, 2024   
Here we goat again: it’s time to celebrate our farmyard friends. Seven members of our resident goat herd are having a birthday, and we want you to be part of the fun.
Big Joe The StorytellerBoston, Free
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Mon, April 15, 2024   
Join Big Joe and his puppet friends on a storytime adventure! Discover the importance of wildlife conservation through Big Joe's engaging storytelling and boundless imagination.
April School Vacation Week at Stone Zoo!Stoneham, Free
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Mon, April 15, 2024   
Take advantage of warmer weather and learn about the insects and animals that help springtime flowers bloom: pollinators! Events takes place rain or shine! See you there!
All About Beekeeping!Wenham, $
Tue, April 16, 2024  -  Tue, April 16, 2024   
Join our friends from Lupine Lane Apiary as we learn all about bees! Where they live, what they eat, and how we collect honey and beeswax from them.
Fox Talk at Blue Hills ReservationMilton, Free
Tue, April 16, 2024  -  Tue, April 16, 2024   
The clever red and elusive gray foxes of the Blue Hills adapt to the changing seasons and make their home here in unexpected ways. Learn about their fascinating behavior!
Chickens and Eggsploration!Wenham, $
Thu, April 18, 2024  -  Thu, April 18, 2024   
During this workshop participants will have the opportunity to meet the “educated” hens from Waltham Fieods Community Farm and learn all about the fascinating world of chickens and eggs.
“Beavers, the Master Architects of Wetlands” ForumWorcester, $
Sat, April 20, 2024  -  Sat, April 20, 2024   
Join the EcoTarium for Beavers, the Master Architects of Wetlands, a forum where we delve into the profound ecological impact of beavers on wetland ecosystems and the policies crucial for their protection.
Earth Week: Reptile and Amphibian Night with Zoo New EnglandBoston, $
Tue, April 23, 2024  -  Tue, April 23, 2024   
Reptiles and Amphibians will take center stage at WBUR CitySpace! At reptile night, you’ll learn how Zoo New England is working to reintroduce rare marbled salamanders back into the wild and protect the Blanding’s turtle population.
Summer Zoocamp at Franklin ZooBoston, $$$
Mon, June 24, 2024  -  Fri, August 23, 2024   
Looking to go a little WILD during summer break? Zoo New England offers the perfect opportunity to learn about amazing wildlife while having a blast!
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