Our Education Programs

ZooMobiles
Have the ZooMobile and some of our animal ambassadors visit your school, library , or health facility!

Rhino Encounters
Meet Southwick's Zoo white rhinos Thelma and Louise. Proceeds from rhino encounters are donated to the International Rhino Foundation.

Internships
Intern with EARTH and Southwick's Zoo! This program offers college students and recent college grads the opportunity to gain experience in a fun and unique setting.

Wild Adventure Programs
Make your child spring and summer breaks a wild adventure! Learn more about our programs during school breaks.
Latest News
Stay up to date with the latest EARTH news and entries from the Rhino Diaries!
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Rhino Q&A
Volunteer with EARTH at Southwick’s Zoo

We are now accepting applications for our volunteer/docent program! We’re looking for people who are passionate about animals and education to join our team of docents. Docents help enrich visitors’ experiences at Southwick’s Zoo by providing them with assistance and information. Our volunteers also have the opportunity to help out…
Welcome to the Rhino Diaries!
Halloween Enrichment

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One of the education coordinators’ daily responsibilities is creating enrichment for our animals. This helps keep them active physically and mentally, and it encourage an animal’s natural behaviors. Enrichment can come in the form of new foods, unfamiliar scents, puzzle toys, and even new changes to their environment. We decided…