In my last blog on flying squirrels, I mentioned the King Kong of flying squirrels, the woolly flying squirrel. I wrote that this squirrel was a near-complete mystery to Western science for over a century, when it was first discovered and named … 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
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
Although the life of a wildlife conservationist can be filled with existential angst due to the extinction crisis that so many species are facing, it is also filled with moments of great joy and great satisfaction. The joy can come from just being … Continued
Happy International Snow Leopard Day! Oddly enough, although appropriately give the date, it’s felt like ‘All Snow Leopards All the Time’ lately in my world. Zoo New England has become more and more deeply involved in snow leopard conservation in the last few years. A … Continued