Zoo New England is excited to announce that Primrose schools in the Greater Boston and New Hampshire area are supporting the Zoo’s mission as its new education sponsor.

“We are thrilled to be working with Primrose schools, as this partnership perfectly aligns with our education mission,” said John Linehan, Zoo New England President and CEO. “Instilling a love and appreciation for wildlife early on is critical to inspiring the conservation leaders of tomorrow.”

With a wide range of education programs from early childhood learning to opportunities for adults, as well as well-established youth programs like the summer ZooTeen program providing employment to Boston youth, Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo create opportunities that truly bring classroom learning to life. Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo provide the perfect environment for active exploration, inquiry, and hands-on discovery to inspire people to interact positively with the natural world. Each year, the zoos welcome tens of thousands of Massachusetts school children.

Primrose Schools® is a national system of accredited private preschools that provides a high-quality early education and care experience for children and families. The exclusive Balanced Learning® approach brings together the best early education wisdom with modern research and learning science to inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion as we nurture a lifelong love of learning.

 “This partnership not only supports a vital education resource, but it’s a direct representation of our commitment to hands-on learning and encouraging curiosity in children,” said Suzanne Cohn, franchise owner at Primrose School of Natick. “Together, we are inspiring the next generation to explore, learn and become active stewards of their environment.”

As the new Education Sponsor, Primrose schools in the Greater Boston and New Hampshire area will also be the sponsor of Franklin Farm at Franklin Park Zoo and the barnyard at Stone Zoo.