Tomorrow (Saturday, October 8th) is the holiday that comes but twice a year – World Migratory Bird Day! Traditionally celebrated on the second Saturday in May and the second Saturday in October, World Migratory Bird Day celebrates amazing annual journeys … Continued
As you may know, Zoo New England helps support the conservation of the hicatee, or Central American river turtle (Dermatemys mawii), one of the world’s most endangered turtles. These large freshwater turtles (females can weigh up to 45 pounds) are … Continued
We’ve completed our biodiversity assessment in Manombo Special Reserve and moved to our second site, the Classified Forest, which is located southwest of the Manombo Special Reserve. What remains of the Classified Forest is heavily degraded secondary growth, with all … Continued
Today Health in Harmony, in collaboration with several governmental and non-profit organizations, held their monthly day of reforestation. It was incredible! The reforestation area for the day was a 40 hectare plot within the Manombo Special Reserve that had historically … Continued
Today we saw our first black and white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata). They were beautiful and much larger than I expected! Zoo New England’s Senior Veterinarian, Dr. Chris Bonar, and Jeff Wyatt, M.V.D. from University of Rochester performed health exams … Continued