Reminder to EARTH Members: All events have limited space. All EARTH members must sign up in advance even if the event is free for members. Thank you!
This all-levels class is designed to support every body and every experience level. We’ll move through a gentle, accessible yoga practice to release tension, build awareness, and reconnect with the breath. The practice will close with a deeply restorative sound healing experience using Tibetan singing bowls, allowing the body and mind to fully relax and […]
Join us for a relaxing, fun and sometimes challenging yoga experience designed to help you slow down, de-stress, and reconnect with yourself and with nature. Led by Michael Doering, who has been practicing yoga for nearly 30 years and teaching for the past 13 years at Metrowest Yoga in Westborough, this class offers a thoughtful […]
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 […]
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! […]
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.
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 […]
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
This is our annual after-hours event for kids! Child members (age 12 and under) can bring one child guest for FREE and additional child friends for a fee of $15 each. Children must be accompanied by an adult. We will be offering fun kids activities in the EARTH Nature Center from 4:30-6:00pm, and Southwick’s Zoo […]
Presented by Rohan Ghatge, recipient of the Young Conservationist Award at the 2025 Zoological Association of America Conference, learn about how Rohan became involved in rhinoceros conservation as a child. You don't have to wait until you're an adult to make a difference! In this presentation, Rohan Ghatge shares how a single rhino encounter inspired […]
Bring your lunch, and learn about what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo during this all-ages presentation at the Nature Center! Join us for a relaxing and engaging Lunch & Learn designed for all ages as we explore what goes on behind the scenes at the zoo. Guests are welcome to bring their lunch to enjoy […]
Saturday, September 5: 10am to 12pm at the Mendon Town Forest Join us for a 2-mile ramble along the Yellow Trail in Mendon Town Forest! During the hike, we will be highlighting the native plants and animals, as well as the history, found along the trail. This hike is a moderate difficulty, transversing areas with […]
Saturday, September 5: 12pm to 12:45pmat the EARTH Nature Center Learn about animal adaptations during this presentation featuring some of our animal ambassadors! How do animals survive in the extreme heat or cold? How do animals avoid being eaten? What do pangolins, hedgehogs, and three-banded armadillos all have in common? Learn the answers to these […]