Animals, Habitats, & Ecosystems

Schedule

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Southwick's Zoo | Mendon, MA

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This program explores how animals relate to their ecosystems as well as how different species adapt to habitat loss.
About this Event

Grades 4-6
July 28 - August 1: 9:00am-4:00pm

This program explores how animals relate to their ecosystems as well as how different species adapt to habitat loss. We will examine various species and their relationships to their ecosystem throughout the week.


Early Bird Discount: Register by February 28, 2026 for 5% off. EARTH Members can combine the early bird discount with their member discount for a total of 15% off.


EARTH Member Discount: To receive your member discount, when you register, click “enter promotional code”. Your code is the email address connected to your EARTH Membership.


*Must be a current EARTH member at the time of registration to receive the member discount. Discounts cannot be applied retroactively.



Frequently Asked Questions:


My child is an EARTH Member. How do I apply the member discount?

EARTH members receive a 10% discount on Summer Wild Adventure Programs. To receive your member discount, when you register, click “enter promotional code”. Your code is the email address connected to your EARTH Membership.

*Must be a current EARTH member at the time of registration to receive the member discount. Discounts cannot be applied retroactively.


Where and when do I drop my child off?

On the first day of the program, please arrive by 8:45am. The drop off/pick up location may change for the 2026 programs, so updated drop off/pick up info will be included in the reminder email that is sent before each program week.


Where do I pick up my child?

Children will be picked up at 4:00pm at the same location as drop off.


What should my child wear?

Make sure your child is dressed for the weather. We spend most of the day outdoors and do a large amount of walking, so we recommend that children wear comfortable shoes and do not wear sandals, crocs, or open toed shoes.


What should my child bring?

  • Sneakers or boots only (no sandals, crocs, flip flops, or open-toed shoes). Shoes must be comfortable enough for children to walk all over the zoo.
  • Backpack
  • A pencil bag with colored pencils, markers, crayons, small paint brush and regular pencils.
  • Additional clothing depending on the day’s weather forecast (i.e. extra socks, raincoat, sweatshirt, hat, etc.)
  • Water bottle - We have water available to refill bottles, but, to minimize contact, we recommend packing two water bottles each day.
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Lunch and snacks
  • Hand sanitizer - We have installed a hand washing station, staff will have hand sanitizer, and hand sanitizer is available in various locations in the zoo.

About the Wild Adventure Program

In partnership with Southwick's Zoo, EARTH Limited offers educational programs during the summer for kids in grades K-11. Children in the programs learn through a variety of exciting STEAM based activities led by licensed educators. Program activities include animal encounters and interactions, building enrichment for animals within Southwick's Zoo, behind the scenes looks at how the animals at the zoo are cared for, fun and educational games, creative art-based activities, and more!


If you have any questions, please contact: Bob Clark, Program Director, at

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Where is it happening?

Southwick's Zoo, 2 Southwick Street, Mendon, United States

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Tickets

USD 482.02

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