Meet New Baby Animals at Southwick’s Zoobabies Day

Mendon, MA- It’s an exciting time at Southwick’s Zoo, with new baby animals being born all the time! In order to celebrate all of the new babies, the zoo is holding their annual Zoobabies Day on July 21, 2013. Special events will be held all day to give visitors a chance to meet each new animal, including a scavenger hunt and other zoo baby activities.

Starting at 10 a.m., visitors will be able to meet the baby marmoset at “Ask the Zoo Crew.” Marmosets are a species of monkey which measure to be only eight inches long as adults, meaning this little guy really is little. This event will be followed by an 11 a.m. “Meet the Binturong” session. The binturong resembles a cross between a bear and a cat.

At noon, visitors will have the chance to see the lion clubs at their habitat near Parakeet Landing. Along with getting to know the new faces, visitors will have a chance to give treats to baby primates at 2 p.m. A recently birthed mandrill and yak will also be available for guests to observe. The crew at the Southwick’s Zoo is extremely enthusiastic about all of the other baby animals and ongoing zoo baby activities which will also be taking place throughout the day.

“It’s always exciting when new animals come to Southwick’s, but it is especially nice to watch them grow up from the beginning,” says Betsey Brewer, one of the owners of Southwick’s Zoo. The fact that so many of Southwick’s Zoo’s animals feel comfortable enough to mate and grow their families in captivity says a lot about how well the zoo cares for its creatures.   

Southwick’s Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In order to participate in Zoobabies Day, visitors simply need to purchase a regular admission ticket and be ready for a day full of “awwww”ing. For more information regarding this event, or to learn about other upcoming special events, please visit Southwick’s Zoo online at www.southwickszoo.com.

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Southwick’s Zoo is a privately owned Zoo located at 2 Southwick Street in Mendon, MA. Southwick’s is home to hundreds of wild animals, featuring more than 100 varied species (many of which are endangered). The Southwick team’s mission is to provide an extensive zoological collection and educational facility for their visitors. Southwick’s Zoo strives to promote an exciting environment for a positive family experience. Southwick’s is also home to, and the biggest financial supporter of, EARTH Ltd., Environmental Awareness of Resources & Threatened Habitats. Visit us online at www.southwickszoo.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/southwickszoo.