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  • Member Appreciation After-Hours

    Members can enjoy the zoo without the crowds during Member Appreciation After-Hours! Southwick’s Zoo will be open exclusively 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. For the after-hours, please park at GATE 3 down the hill […]

  • Lunch and Learn: Oceans

    Oceans! We know they are there, but do we really understand them? What is happening under that deep blue sea? How many species live there and how far do they travel? How deep is the ocean and how does it benefit our lives? Learn the answers to all of these questions and so much more! […]

  • Through the Lens of Tanzania

    An Evening of Wildlife, Wonder & Photography with Betsey Brewer. Join Betsey Brewer, Executive Director of EARTH Ltd., for a special presentation at the EARTH Nature Center sharing highlights from her recent journey through Tanzania. Experience the beauty and diversity of East Africa as Betsey recounts her safari adventures, encounters with remarkable wildlife, and reflections […]

  • EARTH Fest: Wild Fun for a Wild Cause

    Join us for EARTH’s biggest fundraiser! Guests will enjoy after-hours zoo access, live music, dancing, cocktails, a variety of food stations, animal interactions, drafts with giraffes, cocktails for conservation, fundraising activities and the chance to explore EARTH’s beautiful new Nature Center. This event takes place rain or shine. EARTH Fest is 21+. Tickets on sale now.

  • Sip & Paint with a Sloth!

    NOTE: This event is SOLD OUT Get ready for an unforgettable slow-paced evening of creativity where you can sip, paint, & meet one of Southwick's Zoo’s sloth ambassadors. We are thrilled to welcome back artist Tina Williams to lead this special session at the EARTH Nature Center. Whether you are a seasoned artist or picking […]

  • EARTH Awareness Day

    Southwick's Zoo 2 Southwick St, Mendon, MA, United States

    Learn about a variety of topics ranging from beekeeping to adaptations! This day-long event features special exhibits and presentations at 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 2, 2026

  • Kids Night Member Appreciation After-Hours

    This is our annual after-hours event for kids! Child members (age 12 and under) can bring one child guest for FREE and other friends for a fee of $15. Southwick’s Zoo will be open to EARTH members from 6-7:30 pm, and there will be kids’ activities at the EARTH Nature Center from 4:30-6pm. Members are […]

  • Winos for Rhinos

    EARTH Nature Center 67 Vineyard Street, Millville, United States

    Help save rhinos while you sample wine! Guests will enjoy a winetasting, presentation, appetizers,and more. Proceeds from this event go towards rhinoceros’ conservation. More info coming soon. Location: at the NEW EARTH Nature Center, 67 Vineyard St, Millville, MA. – right before the Southwick’s Zoo entrance!