Head over to the Stone Zoo for a fun and engaging day to raise awareness for the planet and all it has to offer and learn how to make a difference!

Spend a fun and engaging day connecting with nature and learning about important conservation work underway right here in eastern Massachusetts and across the globe. Talk to local environmental organizations and non-profits and learn how to contribute to a healthy ecosystem and preserve our planet. 

Activities include:

• Games & activities
• Conservation stations
• Learn about wildlife conservation from special guests, including Avalea Mulcahy, the 2024 recipient of Zoo New England’s Young Conservationist Award. She will be on hand to discuss her conservation work and read from her new book, Tara’s Close Encounter: The Story of a Girl Who Learned to Love Reptiles. 
• Chat with the Zoo’s Field Conservation team to explore ongoing initiatives and how they impact species around the globe. 
• Participate in exciting giveaways, hands-on crafts, and educational keeper chats throughout the Zoo. 
• Experience a virtual journey to the jungles and savannas of Africa with the Zoo’s virtual reality adventure (additional fee applies). 

Plus, join one of the conservation initiatives to protect the planet and its precious wildlife: Gorillas on the Line: Recycle old cell phones to support gorilla conservation
Plastic Free July: Join the movement to reduce single-use plastics
City Nature Challenge: Document biodiversity in the backyard