Zoo New England’s second new international partnership is with BirdsCaribbean, a nonprofit with a long history of promoting the study, protection, and appreciation of birds in the Caribbean islands. The islands themselves are not terribly large, but they are home … Continued
It bounces, it leaps, it spins – it’s a… chinchilla! Chinchillas are quite honestly one of the most adorable little creatures on the planet, somewhat resembling a cross between a squirrel and a guinea pig, but with the “cute” dial … Continued
Regular readers may recall the exciting news from this past spring: baby marbled salamanders were found for the first time at the Middlesex fells since 1932, a strong indication that Zoo New England’s reintroduction program was succeeding. Due to the … Continued
Zoo New England is proud to announce that our Hatchling And Turtle Conservation through Headstarting program (also known as H.A.T.C.H.) won Top Honors for the AZA North American Conservation Award! The AZA (Association of Zoos & Aquariums) is the foremost … Continued
After we release our headstarted turtles back to the wild, we don’t just cross our fingers and hope for the best. We track several released individuals every year to collect information on how they adjust to their wild lives and … Continued