Stoneham

Explore the lighted wonder of the Stone Zoo during the annual Zoolights, where thousands of twinkling lights put an added touch to some of the zoo's more lively inhabitants. In addition to bald eagles, porcupine, lynx, a gray fox, and a reindeer, Santa will be on hand for photos through Dec. 23. The event begins on Thanksgiving and runs through December, 31, 2012, except for Christmas Day.

Birds of prey - masters in free-flight. That's what you'll find daily at the interactive bird show at Stone Zoo. The wildly popular seasonal bird show features more than a dozen different bird species from around the world, including the Egyptian Vulture, Military Macaw, the magnificent Spectacled Owl and the White-Necked Raven, in this engaging, memorable and educational experience for visitors of all ages.

Celebrate Mom (and celebrity animal moms!) at the Franklin Park Zoo and the Stone Zoo on Sunday, May 13 with FREE ADMISSION for all mothers throughout the day. Both Zoos will also be honoring their celebrity animal moms including white-cheeked gibbon Iggy and her eight-month-old offspring Paddy! Bring Mom along with the entire family to Stone Zoo for a memorable day with the unforgettable animals that call the Zoos home.

This Saturday, October 15, children’s author Laurie Isop will be at Stone Zoo to read and sign her popular book How Do You Hug a Porcupine?

Attend this special children’s event, where families are invited to meet the author, purchase signed books and learn about porcupines and other animals. 

Visitors will also enjoy meeting Stone Zoo’s resident porcupine Snuffles and have a chance to win a porcupine plush!

Children throughout New England are invited to trick-or-treat among the animals. Thrills, chills, and animals lurk around every corner on the Trick-or-Treat Trail. Other haunted happenings offered throughout the day include: creepy crafts, ghoulish games, howling costume contests, and a haunted maze!

Celebrate this Father’s Day with Dad and the entire family with a day of fun at the Stone Zoo!

Father’s receive free admission - get your tickets now!

At the Stone Zoo on Saturday, June 4th, lions, tigers and bears won't be the only animals getting care. Kids can bring a favorite teddy bear to Stone Zoo for a day of cuddly fun! Zoo staff will be on hand to give your bear a check up and a clean bill of health. It's a great program that teaches children that doctors are safe and helps them get comfortable with health care. 

Later, the kids will march through the Zoo in the annual Teddy Bear Parade. Along the way, they can say hello to Smoky and Bubba, Stone Zoo’s resident black bears, and meet Yukon, Stone Zoo’s costumed black bear mascot!

Teddy Bear Check-up Day is sponsored by Friendly’s Restaurants. Friendly’s will be offering a Free Kids Meal certificate to every child who brings their teddy bear to the event for a check-up. In addition, the Friendly’s team will be on hand to provide complimentary ice cream samples, coupons and other fun surprises!

Stone Zoo’s 7th Annual A Wild Affair is a “tasting” event that will feature stations hosted by local restaurants and caterers - as well as live entertainment, a silent auction, and an opportunity to stroll among the animals.

Zoo New England’s Stone Zoo has been a beloved part of the community for more than a century, and its animals and exhibits have delighted, educated and enlightened millions of visitors during this time.  Proceeds from A Wild Affair will support the operation and continued growth of Stone Zoo, its education programs and conservation initiatives.

Bring your bottles and cans to Stone Zoo to support their annual fundraiser to benefit conservation efforts supported by Zoo New England - the non-profit organization that protects and sustains the Stone Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo .

If you are interested in not only helping the environment but contributing to a worthy cause, bring your empty bottles and cans to Stone Zoo during the Bottle and Can Drive – held the second Saturday of each month, April through October.
The 2011 dates are:

• April 9
• May 14
• June 11
• July 9
• August 13
• September 10
• October 8

Each Bottle and Can Drive is held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Stone Zoo parking lot, located at 149 Pond St, Stoneham, MA.

 The Dinosaur Musical is a family-friendly musical that even fossils will adore. Quincy, a 14-year old Tyrannosaurus, is finding it hard to follow in the shadow of his father, King Marcus. When the dinosaur kingdom comes together to fight its extinction, Quincy forms an unlikely friendship with a Parasaurolophus, who teaches him the power of working together.