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Conservation News

Read on to learn about the amazing work happening at our zoos, at field sites throughout New England and around the world. Expect tales from our field biologists, interesting nature facts, occasional guest posts from our community partners and an inside look at how we’re making a difference at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo.

Meet our 2025 Seasonal Staff
Local Conservation | Turtles

Meet our 2025 Seasonal Staff

Each spring, the Field Conservation Department is excited to welcome our seasonal team members. These passionate naturalists play a vital role in helping us meet the demands of our conservation programs during our busiest season. We’d love for you to … Continued

What in the World is a Dhole?
International Conservation

What in the World is a Dhole?

It’s the “whistling dog.” It’s the “red dog” of Rudyard Kipling’s 1894 Jungle Book. It’s a fearsome (but not really), forest-dwelling (but not entirely), highly social, pack-hunting canid that is as mysterious as its remote Asian haunts.  These wild dogs once ranged across the vast majority of … Continued

War and Hamsters III: Setting Free the Mice
International Conservation

War and Hamsters III: Setting Free the Mice

For those following this blog series, you may remember earlier posts I’ve written about a fascinating and important project Zoo New England is supporting – the captive breeding and reintroduction of the now Critically Endangered European hamster. This project is all the … Continued

Meet the Field Conservation Team!