Stone Zoo

 

Stone Zoo

Stone Zoo is a 26-acre (11-hectare) medium-to-small-sized zoo in Stone ham, Massachusetts, United States. The zoo, which opened in 1905, includes low-lying areas densely developed with smaller animal exhibits as well as rocky forested hillsides devoted to larger habitats for Species Survival Plan programmers. The Commonwealth Zoological Corporation, doing business as Zoo New England, operates it, as does the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston.
The Stone Zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.


History
The Stone Zoo began as the Middlesex Fells Zoo in 1905, a small collection of local animals that quickly expanded to include more exotic species.  In the 1950s, a new attraction, the Kiddy Zoo, based largely on Mother Goose stories, opened.  Under the direction of zoo director Walter D. Stone, the zoo underwent major renovations in the 1960s, including the construction of a large free-flight aviary.  Elephants, giraffes, zebras, pygmy hippopotamus, sea lions, and other large animals were included in the renovation project. Following his death in 1968, the zoo was renamed the Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo on March 14, 1969. The zoo remained open throughout the 1970s and 1980s, and it began breeding endangered species such as orangutans and kinkajous., kudus, and siamang.   In July 1979, a polar bear named "Major" arrived and quickly became the zoo's main attraction. The Stone Zoo closed its doors on November 12, 1990, due to state budget cuts. Following public outcry, the state senate established a private, non-profit corporation to manage the zoo through fund-raising and donations, and the zoo reopened on June 6, 1992. During this period of transition, the zoo fell into disrepair and lost all of its large animals, with the exception of Major, who lived until his death in 2000.  The zoo's quality and attendance rapidly declined. Old facilities were repurposed, including the former giraffe house, which is now used as an animal education center
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Recent advancements
Zoo New England launched a fundraising campaign in the early 2000s to revitalise both the Stone Zoo and the Franklin Park Zoo. Stone Zoo celebrated its 100th anniversary on September 24, 2005. Despite the lack of large animals, the zoo layout was changed to make the grounds more interesting and educational. Many new exhibits were created, while others were expanded or upgraded. These enhancements have been attributed to increased zoo attendance. To improve public transportation access, a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) bus stop is expected to be added.


Hour
Sunday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Monday 9AM–4PM
Tuesday 9AM–4PM
Wednesday 9AM–4PM
Thursday 9AM–4PM
Friday 9AM–4PM
Saturday 9AM–4PM

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