# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Junior & Explorer Zookeeping - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Junior and Explorer Zookeeping offers a one of a kind experience for children interested in learning more about animals and their care!About this EventEARTH Ltd works with Southwick’s Zoo to provide this interactive program which allows children and teens the opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at how animals are cared for here at the zoo and what it takes to be a zookeeper. Junior Zookeepers assist our animal care team with diet preparation, create enrichment, and more!Junior ZookeeperAvailable for ages 6-9 and 10-13Non-Members: $99/childEARTH Members: $79/child (MEMBERS: the email associated with your membership account is your discount code)Explorer ZookeeperAvailable for ages 14-17Non-Members: $149/childEARTH Members: $129/child (MEMBERS: the email associated with your membership account is your discount code)Topics:Green Machines (Herbivores)What does a rhino eat? How do you care for a giraffe? What is the softest herbivore in the world? What does a porcupine like to play with? Come learn about our plant-eating pals and help plan their diet, make them some enrichment, and get an up-close experience with some of our favorite herbivores!Ferocious Beasts (Carnivores)Meat is on the menu! What does a lion love? What does a coati crave? What does a snake snack on? Learn how we feed our carnivorous critters and help us make them some lunch. You will also learn how the keepers enrich some of our smartest animals by making them enrichment.Monkeying Around (Primates)Help us make enrichment for our monkeys! Primates are very intelligent and sociable, learn how much they are like us and how they are different.Our Feathered Friends (Birds)Birds are some of the smartest animals in the Animal Kingdom, so what exactly does it take to care for the closest living relatives of the dinosaurs? Why don’t they fly away? How can they talk? What can we tell about a bird by its beak? Break out of your shell and help us care for our fascinating feathered friends.Program Notes:Children must be registered online at least 24 hours in advance. Full payment is due at the time of registration.If you cannot attend your program, you must call (800-258-9182 ext 208) or email (earth@earthltd.org) the EARTH Discovery Center at least 48 hours before the start of the program for a full refund or transfer.No-show no-notification will NOT receive a refund or transfer.Late arrivals cannot be accommodated. Certain program dates begin before the Zoo opens to the public.Each session has a limited number of spots available. The registration page will show the remaining spaces for each date.Please read carefully and make sure you are registering your child for the appropriate age group. Each session is for a specific age group. If you register a child for the incorrect age group, your registration will be canceled and refunded.We recommend that children wear appropriate footwear, such as sneakers, for walking around the zoo.Children should bring a small backpack or other bag to carry a water bottle and snack.Pick up and drop off for Junior Zookeeping will be by the picnic tables near the Zoo Admissions/Galliford's parking lot.Please remember that this is a program for children, and parents do not accompany and participate during sessions. Junior Zookeeping includes zoo admission for the participating child, but not for parents/guardians. However, parents are welcome to explore the zoo as a paid guest after the zoo opens at 10:00am.My child is an EARTH Member. How do I apply the member discount?EARTH members receive a $20 discount on Junior Zoo Programs. To receive your member discount, when you register, click “enter promotional code”. Your code is the email address connected to your EARTH Membership.*Must be a current EARTH member at the time of registration to receive the member discount. Discounts cannot be applied retroactively. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mendon/2026-junior-and-explorer-zookeeping/100001981951580530 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Southwick's Zoo - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 107.48, max: 107.48, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Mendon - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Southwick's Zoo - **lat**: 42.06502499999999 - **long**: -71.5846194 - **full address**: Southwick's Zoo, 2 Southwick Street, Mendon, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Junior & Explorer Zookeeping - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b8ad8c5a4fba83b5df0300c67c662ae04830a08accc93e9ecab37abf3a4b5b32-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc1a1915-gmir.jpg?v=1769920966 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Junior & Explorer Zookeeping being held? - **A:** 2026 Junior & Explorer Zookeeping takes place on Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Southwick's Zoo, 2 Southwick Street, Mendon, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Junior & Explorer Zookeeping? - **A:** 2026 Junior & Explorer Zookeeping is organized by EARTH Limited at Southwick's Zoo. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Junior & Explorer Zookeeping is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mendon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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