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

“We are so happy that Primrose schools has joined us for a second year as an education sponsor,” said Stephanie Brinley, Zoo New England President and CEO. “Education is core to our mission, and we are deeply committed to making connections to the natural world through meaningful experiences that engage, educate and inspire the next generation of conservation stewards.”

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.

“At Primrose, we believe children learn best when they are encouraged to ask questions, explore new ideas and engage directly with their environment,” said Danielle Rodrigues, franchise owner at Primrose School of North Shore - Danvers. “Through our continued partnership with Zoo New England, we are creating opportunities that spark wonder, support learning and help children develop a deeper appreciation for wildlife, conservation and the importance of caring for our environment.”

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