Southwick’s Zoo is officially open for the 2023 season with an exciting array of activities including new wrinkles for visitors of all ages.

“Birds Taking Flight” is literally the case with Avian Adventures presentations on Mother’s Day weekend (May 13 and 14)  in the Show Arena at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Beginning Memorial Day weekend (May 27), the Birds Taking Flight program will be offered daily at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the Show Arena.

Brand new at Southwick’s Zoo this year is Elm Farm Creamery on site, with hard ice cream, milk shakes and frozen treats. 

Drop by Galliford’s Restaurant & Tavern for lunch or dinner. Call 508-928-0928 for reservations.

Southwick’s Zoo jumped into the season with an Earth Day Trash to Treasure event, featuring workshops on Composting presented by Home Harvest Central Massachusetts, conservation info from EARTH Ltd., a fossil exhibit, recycled goods, conservation vendors, beer vendors and music by Matt Genese.

June events at Southwick’s include Passionate About Primates on the 11th, Father’s Day Weekend on the 17th,  and Zoo Neighbors Day on the 26th.

Field trips and group outings are welcome. Bring your classroom to life at the largest zoological experience in New England, home to over eight hundred fifty animals.

Go to www.southwickszoo.com for more details.