This field season, we’re excited to welcome our first very own team of Conservation Department ZooTeens! Since 1999, the ZooTeen program has connected Boston youth with meaningful work experiences that help them develop professional skills, build confidence, and prepare for … Continued
As spring starts to bloom this year, you may feel the urge to tidy your lawns, but we’re encouraging you to think twice about mowing this May! Delaying the first mow can make a meaningful difference for local wildlife. No … Continued
What do you think of when you hear the phrase “conservation land?” Take a moment and picture it. Maybe you think of a famous national park like Yellowstone, replete with herds of bison. Or a dense mangrove swamp in the … Continued
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
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