Stone Zoo

Animal Collection: Dino Dig  A replica of an actual active archaeological dig site in Canada where children can dig for faux fossils from the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras. Mexican Grey Wolves  This habitat is home to the Mexican grey wolf, which is the rarest, southernmost and most genetically distinct sub-species of the grey wolf in North America. Monkey Exhibit  A home to visitor favorites such as the Coatimundis, Spider monkeys, and Colobus monkeys, who entertain excited zoo-goers throughout the summer months. Himalayan Highlands  The home to a beautiful pair of breeding snow leopards, Markhor goats, and the regional beast of burden, the yak. Touchable Barnyard  A wonderful exhibit that allows children and visitors a chance to get close and personal with a variety of friendly animals such as Hampshire sheep, miniature horses, and pygmy zebu. Treasures of the Sierra Madre  An exhibit that houses wildlife from the Southwestern United States and Mexico, including a breeding pair of jaguars and their baby, cougars, coyotes, Gila monsters, spectacled owls, cacomistle, and other indigenous reptiles and birds. Windows to the Wild  This exhibit is the home to a variety of small birds, mammals, and primates from around the world, including African-crested porcupines, hyacinth macaws, emperor tamarins, Malayan flying foxes, two breeding colonies of Caribbean and Chilean flamingos, and much more. Yukon Creek  A replica of the Canadian north woods, which houses members of their native wildlife such as bald eagles, Canadian lynx, and a pair of real reindeer.

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October 17 - 18

                        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. Feel free to bring your own trick-or-treat bags, or the Zoo will provide as well. Other haunted happenings offered throughout the day include: creepy crafts, ghoulish games, howling costume contests, and a haunted maze!

Zoo Lights at Stone Zoo

November 26 - December 30 (closed on December 25)

                        This winter wonderland attracts thousands of visitors each year who get into the holiday spirit by strolling along tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights. Upon entering the Zoo, guests will visit Yukon Creek, which not only features dazzling holiday lights but is also home to bald eagles, porcupines, lynx, a gray fox and reindeer. Children will want to make sure they visit with Santa, who awaits their arrival in Santa’s Castle. Jolly Old St. Nick will be available for photos through Dec. 23. After visiting with Santa, enter a magical holiday world filled with fairy tale characters and dancing plush animals.