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  • Tuesday, September 21, 10:00 am – Guided Horticultural Tour of Zoo New England

    Tuesday, September 21, 10:00 am – Guided Horticultural Tour of Zoo New England

    The 2021/2022 Garden Club of the Back Bay program year kicks off with an outdoor field trip/walking tour of Zoo New England, 1 Franklin Park Road in Boston. Michelle Martinat, horticulturist at Zoo New England, will lead us on a tour of the gardens at the Zoo and discuss the planned changes to select areas, including the project to be funded by The Boston Committee of the GCA restoring an historic rock garden. Michelle oversees, develops and curates a living collection of plants to meet the needs of animal exhibits, display gardens and plant conservation priorities for Zoo New England.  She previously worked as a landscape designer, horticulture instructor, and conducted molecular toxicology research.This is currently planned as a members only event, due to our commitment to keep the tour group small, but if more people sign up than can be accommodated in one group, a second tour will be arranged. Masks are required while indoors. If you have not already responded, click HERE.

  • Saturday, March 10, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – An Animal Adventure

    WGBH invites you and your family to join us for a “show and tell” on Saturday, March 10, at the WGBH studios at One Guest Street in Boston, as they introduce you to zoo creatures great and small. This event includes presentations from local zoo experts on animal habitats, life cycles, and animal characteristics. Kids will have the opportunity to meet some of their furry friends up close and participate in hands-on games and activities. And you’ll be joined by that marvelous monkey himself, Curious George. Single tickets are $10, and may be purchased online at www.wgbh.org.

  • Thursday, November 26 – Wednesday, December 30, 5:00 – 9:00 pm – ZooLights

    This winter wonderland attracts thousands of visitors each year who get into the holiday spirit by strolling along tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights. Upon entering the Zoo, guests will visit Yukon Creek, which not only features dazzling holiday lights but is also home to bald eagles, porcupines, lynx, a gray fox and reindeer. Children will want to make sure they visit with Santa, who awaits their arrival in Santa’s Castle. Jolly Old St. Nick will be available for photos through Dec. 23. After visiting with Santa, enter a magical holiday world filled with fairy tale characters and dancing plush animals.  For more information call Brooke Wardrop at 781-438-5100, or log on to www.stonezoo.org.  (Closed December 25)

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