Stone Zoo

08/29/2026

Look closely and you'll see a special distinctive endangered species in the wolf habitat.

Mexican gray wolves are smaller than North American gray wolves, with a narrower face. Their coat coloring varies, but is a distinctive combination of buff, grey, rust and black. Unlike North American gray wolves, Mexican wolves don't have solid coats of black or white.

Photo: John Lambiase and Bob Pizzano

08/27/2026

Shhhh... Heidi, Vaughn and Mayhem are napping with mum.

Yup, Dunkin's river otter kits now have names thanks to donors who gave generously for the opportunity to choose their monikers. As you can see, these rascals are growing up fast. They play hard and sleep soundly (Exhibit A). We hope you'll visit them before they move on to new homes in the fall.

Video: Volunteer Jennifer Matthews

08/26/2026

Can you find the Yoshi in this picture? 🐾

Photo: Keeper Caitie

08/25/2026

This two-toed sloth LOVES when we turn on the rainforest enrichment! 💦

Keeper Deborah explains that "Nero loves the sprinkler. He get excited and climbs all over his perching, and sometimes sitting directly under the wettest stream of the mister." Makes sense. Linne's two-toed sloths live in tropical moist lowland and montane forests in South America.

08/22/2026

We can bear-ly believe it — school is right around the corner. Make the most of what's left of summer with some family fun at Stone Zoo. Plan your visit at StoneZoo.org.

Photo: Bob Pizzano

08/21/2026

The high-octane Cars & Critters fundraiser rolls into Stone Zoo tomorrow, August 22, with live music, high-end and vintage cars, exciting animal encounters, and more. This event, generously organized by the Mustangs of Massachusetts Car Club, raises money for our education, conservation and animal care programs.

**Pre-registration is now closed.** But you can pay at the gate at the event — hope to see you there. More details here ➤ zoonewengland.org/engage/cars-and-critters/

08/20/2026

Oh BOO, do we have an Aug-tober surprise for you 🎃 👻

Stone Zoo is transforming into a Halloween wonderland this October! Get ready for hundreds of illuminated pumpkins, larger-than-life sculptures and family-friendly fun. Jack-O-Lantern Nights will light up your spooky season starting October 1.

Reserve your tickets ➤ zoonewengland.org/engage/jack-o-lantern-nights/

08/19/2026

Zoo New England’s President and CEO Stephanie Brinley sat down with The Boston Globe to discuss everything from penguins to conservation to her career path from the Air Force to zoo leadership.

Read more about her vision for Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo in the Bold Types column—so many exciting things happening at our zoos!

Brinley sat down with Globe reporter Janelle Nanos to talk about zoo leadership and how the animals have been faring amid the construction of White Stadium.

08/18/2026

Dinner can be a bit of a strain for flamingos 🦩

You see, flamingos feed by putting their beaks underwater. Then they use structures in their upper beak to strain out the water leaving the organisms they eat!

Video: Volunteer Jennifer Matthews

08/17/2026

Invasive water chestnuts form dense mats that can choke out native plants and animals. That's why our Field Conservation team partnered with the Friends of Horn Pond to help remove hundreds of baskets of this pernicious floating plant.

Read about their day on the water on the Conservation Blog ➤
https://blog.zoonewengland.org/2026/08/07/fighting-back-against-invasive-water-chestnut-at-horn-pond/