From Boston to the savannas of Africa, conservation takes many forms. Sometimes, it begins with something as ordinary as broken holiday lights. Zoo New England’s Lights for Lions holiday light recycling program is back! Through February 28, 2026, visitors to … Continued
This year has been nothing short of extraordinary for our conservation team, marked by groundbreaking research, historic milestones, and rare discoveries that underscore the importance of persistence and collaboration in protecting wildlife. A Historic First for Headstarted Turtles In June, … Continued
Every winter, thousands of volunteers across North America participate in one of the longest-running citizen science projects in the world. The first Christmas Bird Count was started in 1900 by Frank Chapman as an alternative to the common tradition of … Continued
As many of you know, Zoo New England has been working hard to uncover the mystery behind wood turtle mortalities at several of our field sites. When we release our headstarted turtles back into the wild, we track a number … Continued
Field biologists and veterinarians working together to save turtles From Jimmy Welch, ZNE Senior Field Conservationist: This past July, as turtle nesting season was coming to a close, there was still one turtle I was on the lookout for: Blanding’s … Continued