Friday, February 27, 2009

Get Ready for Warm Weather at the Zoos

Leaping Frogs, Hopping Bunnies and
Exciting Sleepovers
Await You and Your Family

With the next couple months bringing warmer weather, now is the perfect time to start planning your family’s Spring fun at Zoo New England's Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo.

Leap Into Spring, March 8

Franklin Park Zoo -- Celebrate Spring and learn how to help our threatened and endangered frog friends through games and other activities. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. for children ages 3 to 4, and from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for children ages 8 to 10. $8 for members and $10 for non-members (includes adult/child pair for the early class). To register, call 617-989-3742.

Stone Zoo -- Learn about frogs and other amphibians at the Animal Discovery Center from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Bunny Bonanzoo, April 11

Stone Zoo -- Celebrate Easter with Bunny Bonanzoo from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. There will be holiday games, craft making and seed planting and a special guest - the Easter Bunny.

Snorin’ Roarin’ Sleepovers, Year Round at Both Zoos

Spend the night at the Zoo and go behind the scenes, play games, tell stories, enjoy zookeeper presentations, experience animal encounters and more.
-- Southwestern Siesta in the Sierra Madre (Stone Zoo)
-- Tropical Forest Trek (Franklin Park Zoo)
-- Cock-A-Doodle-Zoo Barnyard Adventure (Franklin Park Zoo)

Friday and Saturday (by request only) from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m. Includes a light evening snack and breakfast the next morning.

For more information or to register, call 617-989-3742 or e-mail education@zoonewengland.com. Four week pre-registration is required. Additional themed sleepovers are available during warmer months. Sphere: Related Content