Events

Thursday, May 8, 2025 – 6pm-8pm
Member Appreciation After Hours

Celebrate the new zoo season and celebrate mom! Avoid the crowds on Mother’s Day and enjoy a quiet evening with us! Southwick’s Zoo will be open to EARTH members from 6-8 pm. Members are free and may bring a non-member guest for a fee of $20 per adult and $15 per child. Parking is across the street of the zoo at gate 3.

Food venues, rides, and gift shops will not be open; however, you are welcome to bring your own food or enjoy dinner at Galliford’s Restaurant. Galliford’s reservations may be made by calling 508-928-0928. www.gallifords.com.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 – 6pm-8pm
Member Appreciation After Hours

Southwick’s Zoo will be open to EARTH members from 6-8 pm. Members are free and may bring a non-member guest for a fee of $20 per adult and $15 per child. Parking is across the street of the zoo at gate 3.

Food venues, rides, and gift shops will not be open; however, you are welcome to bring your own food or enjoy dinner at Galliford’s Restaurant. Galliford’s reservations may be made by calling 508-928-0928. www.gallifords.com.

June 13, 2025 –  EARTH Bash
EARTH Bash is our largest annual fundraiser, and proceeds support our many education programs such as internships, Docent/Volunteer training, Rhino Encounters, ZooMobiles, Wild Adventure Programs, Jr ZooKeeping, and the development of our new EARTH Connection Center. LEARN MORE

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – 6pm-8pm
Member Appreciation After Hours

Southwick’s Zoo will be open to EARTH members from 6-8 pm. Members are free and may bring a non-member guest for a fee of $20 per adult and $15 per child. Parking is across the street of the zoo at gate 3.

Food venues, rides, and gift shops will not be open; however, you are welcome to bring your own food or enjoy dinner at Galliford’s Restaurant. Galliford’s reservations may be made by calling 508-928-0928. www.gallifords.com.

Saturday, August 2, 2025 – 10am-5pm
EARTH Awareness Day

Learn about a variety of topics ranging from beekeeping to adaptations! This day-long event involves special exhibits and presentations in the zoo along with our interns’ projects. Free for members. Regular Southwick’s Zoo admission rates for non-members. Earth Awareness Day is always the first Saturday in August. Rain date is Sunday, August 3.

August 8, 2025 –  Winos for Rhinos (4 pm to 8 pm)
Help save rhinos while you sample wine! Proceeds from this event go towards rhinoceros conservation at Worthwild Africa and the new Earth Connection Center. Special guests from Worthwild Africa, South Africa will join us! Location: EARTH Connection Center, 67 Vineyard St, Millville, MA. – parking is at the Southwick’s Zoo entrance. VIP rhino encounters, raffles, and fun!

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – 6pm-8pm
Member Appreciation After Hours – Kids Night

Our annual after-hours for kids! Child members (age 12 and under) can bring one child guest for FREE and additional child guests for a fee of $15. Adult members may bring non-member adult guests for a $20/person fee.  Parking is across the street of the zoo at gate 3.

Food venues, rides, and gift shops will not be open; however, you are welcome to bring your own food or enjoy dinner at Galliford’s Restaurant. Galliford’s reservations may be made by calling 508-928-0928. www.gallifords.com.

September 15, 2025 – Our Annual Golf event
Spend the day on the beautiful greens of Blissful Meadow’s Golf Club while supporting conservation and education efforts of EARTH ltd!