Stone Zoo Special Events

Below is a listing of upcoming special events at Stone Zoo. Unless otherwise stated, all events are free with paid regular Zoo admission. For more information, please call 617-989-2000.

The birds are back at Stone Zoo!
Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey show 

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey features bird species from around the world, including a bald eagle, a red-legged seriema, a king vulture, a Eurasian eagle owl and a black vulture, in this engaging, memorable and educational experience for visitors of all ages. These birds will fly in from overhead and demonstrate natural behaviors including unique survival techniques and food foraging, as well as specialized physical adaptations. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to watch these acrobats of the sky! Daily show times are at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Masters of Flights: Birds of Prey runs through Labor Day.  

 

*Please note that Stone Zoo will close at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, in preparation for the event.

 

Stone Zoo’s 9th Annual A Wild Affair will be held on June 22, 2013

5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Advance Tickets - $50
Night of Event- $60
Please note that this event is 21+ only. 

This wildly popular event will feature tasting stations hosted by local restaurants and caterers - as well as live entertainment, a silent auction, an opportunity to stroll among the animals, and much more!

See the food!
Click here for the list of participating restaurants and vendors!

See the auction!
Click here for the exciting auction and mystery animal items!

NEW this year - see the wine!

Click here for the list of participating wineries! 

This year only! 

A Wild Affair guests will also have the opportunity to experience the exciting new seasonal exhibits of Aussie Adventure! Visit with koalas, budgies, tawny frogmouth and more!

 

Musical entertainment will be provided by Andrew Geano as well as The Rock Daddys. Zoo New England’s 2013 radio partner, MAGIC 106.7, will be onsite from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. with music, games and prizes.

 

 

Zoo New England’s Stone Zoo has been a beloved part of the community for more than a century, and its animals and exhibits have delighted, educated and enlightened millions of visitors during this time. Proceeds from A Wild Affair will support operation and continued growth of Stone Zoo, its education programs and conservation initiatives.

 

Thank you to our 2013 sponsors: 

 

 

Featured in this year's program book:

-Chase Orthodontics

-Cassidy Landscaping LLC

-Charlotte's Web Bookstore

-Curtain Time Inc.

-Diane Bonanni Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

-Groundmasters Corporation

-Mary Kay Cosmetics- Jayne Grudberg, Beauty Consultant

-Malden Animal Hospital

-Photos In A Minute

-Dr. Robert G. Alexander, MD

-Saint Mary of the Annunciation School

-Stoneham Ford

-Visiting Nurse Association of Middlesex-East

-Winchester Veterinary Group


Special thanks to:

Ryan's Florist for centerpieces 


WB Mason for water bottles

 

 

 

Free Fun Fridays

Visit our zoos on the following Fridays, and your visit is free! Stone Zoo: June 28 Franklin Park Zoo: August 2 Zoo New England is participating in the 5th annual Free Fun Fridays program sponsored by the Highland Street Foundation. Free Fun Fridays is a program that includes 60 museums and cultural venues across Massachusetts. Each Friday this summer, there will be six venues open for free. The program begins Friday, June 28 and runs through Friday, August 30. For the full program schedule and to learn about Free Fun Fridays, please visit www.highlandstreet.org

Wish Milo and Thackory Happy Birthday!

July 6, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Visit Stone Zoo on July 6 and celebrate the 2nd birthdays of koalas Milo and Thackory! The koalas are featured in the exciting seasonal experience Aussie Adventure. Throughout the day, visitors can learn more about the koalas at the 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. scheduled zookeeper encounters at the exhibit. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the koalas and ask questions.

Visitors can also sign a giant birthday card for Milo and Thackory and enjoy lamington cake samples generously provided by KO Catering and Pies. Lamington is an Australian dessert and samples will be available for the first 200 people.

Learn more about Aussie Adventure, which also features a walk-through exhibit filled with brightly-colored budgies, a Bennett’s wallaby, a kookaburra and more.

Special thanks to Stoneham Bank, Aussie Adventure sponsor. 

 

Enrichment Day at Stone Zoo!

July 27, 10am - 2:30pm

Have you ever wondered why some of the animals have balls, spinner toys and other items in their exhibits? This is called enrichment and it is an important part of caring for the animals at the zoo. Enrichment can be offered in a variety of different ways and zookeepers use novelty foods, sounds, smells, boxes, bags, and toys to provide activities that excite all the senses. Environmental enrichment encourages animals to use their natural abilities and behaviors to interact with their environment.

Visit Stone Zoo on July 27 and discover why enrichment is so important. Throughout this special day sponsored by Yellowbook, guests will have the opportunity to see many of the animals receive enrichment items made especially for them.

Learn more about our Animal Enrichment Program here.

Bring your bottles and cans to Stone Zoo!

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 – held the second Saturday of each month, April through October. 

All of the proceeds from this annual fundraiser benefit conservation efforts supported by Zoo New England, the non-profit organization that manages Stone Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo.
 
The 2013 dates are:
April 13
May 11
June 8
July 13
August 10
September 14
October 12
 
Each Bottle and Can Drive is held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Stone Zoo parking lot.

 

Everyone’s a kid at the Zoo!
Don’t miss “Kids’ Price Saturdays!” 

Feel like a kid again when visiting the Zoos! From 10:00 a.m. - noon on the first Saturday of every month, all guests will be charged the children's admission price ($11.00 at Franklin Park Zoo and $10.00 at Stone Zoo).

 

 

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For information on hosting your own special event at the Zoo, click here.

For special events at Franklin Park Zoo click here.

Zoo New England offers a comprehensive sponsorship program tailored to your company's needs and marketing objectives. For additional event sponsorship information, please e-mail dcaron@zoonewengland.com.