Help Hamisi Celebrate His 1st Birthday July 23rd at Franklin Park Zoo!
Hamisi and his mom, Jana from 2009
Join Dad, Beau and Mom, Jana to help celebrate the birth of their male offspring, Hamisi, during a special 1st birthday party at Franklin Park Zoo.
Hamisi’s parents, Beau and Jana, are both ranked very highly in terms of their importance to maintaining the genetic diversity of the North American captive Masai giraffe population. Hamisi was the third calf born to Beau and Jana. The giraffes make their home on the Giraffe Savannah at Franklin Park Zoo.
In honor of the celebration, Zoo visitors will enjoy complimentary ice cream samples of J.P. Licks’ limited-edition giraffe-themed flavor, “Hamisi’s TreeTopper Delight,” available at all J.P. Licks’ locations for the month of July.
Guests are also welcome to enjoy a complimentary animal-themed yoga class for all ages, led by instructor, Katy O’Brien, from Stil Studio at Dedham’s Legacy Place, special zookeeper encounters throughout the day and the opportunity to sign a giant birthday card for Hamisi.
WHEN: Friday, July 23
11:00AM – 3:00PM
*Yoga class will take place from 11:00AM – NOON
**Class attendees are asked to bring their own mats or towels and to meet on the grass near the Zoo’s playground.
TICKETS: Event is free with regular paid admission
Franklin Park Zoo Admission: $14.00 for adults; $8.00 for children (2-12); Children under 2 are free.
Giraffe Savannah, Franklin Park Zoo
Don’t miss an engaging talk about pumas and conservation at Stone Zoo!
WHEN: July 17, 1:00 p.m.
Stone Zoo Animal Discovery Center Stone Zoo is pleased to welcome Zara McDonald, Founder and Executive Director of Felidae Conservation Fund, who will speak about pumas and conservation. The talk will be about San Francisco Bay Area pumas and the work currently underway to study and protect them. These keystone predators (also called mountain lions) play a critical role in maintaining the health and biodiversity of their ecosystems. However, expansion of human populations is causing increasing encounters and conflicts between humans and pumas, and growing tensions in local communities. The program will provide a compelling view of the natural grace and beauty of these animals and will delve into the biological and ecological science that is working for their preservation.
This talk is FREE with paid Zoo admission. For more information visit www.stonezoo.org.
Look for these special summer programs at Stone Zoo: July 1 through August 31, 2010
EVERY DAY at 3:00 p.m.: Ask an Educator – Exhibit Talk
Ever wonder what reindeer eat, or how big the bald eagle’s wing span is? Now is your chance to ask an educator during an exhibit talk, daily at 3:00 p.m. weather permitting. Check in at the admissions booth for information on exhibit location.
WEEKDAYS (Monday – Friday) at 10:30 a.m.: Exploring Ecosystems Amphitheatre Program
From the freezing temperatures of the arctic to the blazing sun of the desert, our world holds such diverse places to live! Each day, come discover one of these places and the animals that live there. 10:30 a.m. at the amphitheatre, weather permitting.
WEEKENDS (Saturday & Sunday) at 11:30 a.m.: Storytime for Kids in the Amphitheatre
Come join us at the amphitheatre for a storytime every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m., weather permitting.
FREE SHUTTLE TO FRANKLIN PARK ZOO!
If you’ve made every excuse in the book as to why you can’t visit the state’s wildest attraction (located in your own backyard, mind you!), we’re no longer taking “no” for an answer! Grab your friends and family and hop on a shuttle for a complimentary ride to Franklin Park Zoo, located a mere 5 miles outside of the city. This is a great opportunity for tourists or those without a car (and those too lazy to take the bus or T!). Be sure not to miss the brand new Aussie Aviary, a free-flight, interactive experience, and our new giraffe feeding station.
WHEN:
Saturday June 26 and Sunday, June 27
and
Saturday, July 10 and Saturday, July 17
TIMES:
Buses will be looping from 10 AM – 4 PM; all rides are first come, first serve
PICK-UP/DROP-OFF INFO:
Trinity Place @ St. James, adjacent to the Copley Fairmont Plaza Hotel, Back Bay
Washington Street @ Avery, in front of BiNA Osteria, Downtown Crossing
*Please look for the attendant with Zoo signage at each location
*Shuttles will drop off guests at same pick-up location
*Estimated ride time is 15 to 20 minutes
For additional information, please visit zoonewengland.org/zoobus
Stone Zoo’s Next Bottle & Can Drive is June 12th!
Gather up your bottles and cans! If you are interested in not only helping the environment but contributing to a worthy cause, bring your empty bottles and cans to Stone Zoo during the Bottle and Can Drive. The next Bottle and Can Drive will be held this Saturday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Stone Zoo parking lot.
Stone Zoo’s Eco-explorers Summer Program for Kids!
Animals from around the world call many different places home. Spend a week exploring some of these ecosystems and making new friends at Stone Zoo during the Eco-explorers Summer Program for kids! Each half-day session of this week-long program will include age appropriate group activities, games, animal encounters and more. Sessions begin June 21. For details and cost, visit www.stonezoo.org. Space is limited and advance registration is required.
Celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8 at Both Our Zoos!
Celebrate World Oceans Day on Tuesday, June 8 by increasing your water awareness. Go on a scavenger hunt and see if you can find the hidden fishy facts around the Zoo! There will also be special activities throughout the day. For more information visit www.franklinparkzoo.org or www.stonezoo.org.
Kick-off to Summer at Stone Zoo!
Sunday, June 27 Visit Stone Zoo on June 27 and get your summer off to a great start! Radio Disney will be at the Zoo from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. and will entertain with music, games and prizes.
Celebrate Father’s Day at the Zoo!
Sunday, June 20 Bring Dad, along with the entire family, to Franklin Park Zoo for a memorable day visiting with all of the unforgettable animals that call the Zoo home. And, best of all? Fathers will receive free admission on Father’s Day! Radio Disney will be at the Zoo from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. and will entertain with music, games and prizes. Be sure not to miss the new Aussie Aviary, a free-flight, interactive experience you’re sure to remember!
Franklin Park Zoo's male father giraffe, Beau!
Sign up for ZooCamp this summer and let the adventure begin!
Are your kids looking for a wild adventure this summer? Sign them up for ZooCamp and they will immerse themselves in a memorable learning experience all while having fun and making new friends. In collaboration with Zoo New England, Camp Fire USA has been offering a day camp at Franklin Park Zoo for more than 16 years!
At ZooCamp, children ages 6-11 experience a unique environmental camp on the Zoo grounds that allow campers to go behind-the-scenes and explore the natural world of animals. Participants are provided with a variety of educational, fun, and quality experiences, and are given an opportunity to fully discover and examine elements of nature, zoo animals, their habitats and lifestyles. Participants meet zookeepers and learn about the specific needs of zoo animals. All activities are aligned with state learning standards, so children get a jump start on classes for the fall. As part of their discovery, youth participants create wildlife journals and document their observations of animal and bird activity in Birds’ World, the Tropical Forest, Outback Trail, African Savannah and Butterfly Garden.
Sessions run from the end of June to mid-August at Franklin Park Zoo. The camp day runs from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with before care and after care available for an additional fee. This summer, Camp Fire will again be conducting a week of ZooCamp at Stone Zoo for ages 6 – 10. This year the dates are August 16 – 20. There will also be a special “Junior Zookeeping” session for 12 – 13 year olds at Franklin Park Zoo from July 5 – 16.
For information and to register visit www.campfireusa-emass.org or call Camp Fire USA at 617-745-4150.
