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Scibelli Foundation awards zoo $75,000 grant

How do the animals stay cool in the summertime?

The Zoo in Forest Park will host its fifth annual Brew at The Zoo on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

SPRINGFIELD –Clint Screechwood, a one-eyed screech owl from The Zoo in Forest Park, is on his way to being named Superb Owl of the Year in BonusFinder’s Superb Owl Awards.

SPRINGFIELD – At its October meeting, The Zoo in Forest Park’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to add long-time nonprofit leader Joan Kagan to the board.

The Zoo in Forest Park hosted its annual Spooky Safari, presented by Teddy Bear Pools and Spas, on Sat., Oct. 29. The family-friendly Halloween event welcomed close to 1,000 guests and featured a trick-or-treat trail with take-and-make crafts, candy, stickers, Halloween toys, books and pumpkins. Families were also invited to decorate a pumpkin, make a craft and get their face painted while at the event.  Western Mass News and WWLP's 22 News covered the event. See their coverage below:   Western Mass News Coverage

For the second time in six months, The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center is being recognized for its innovative education programming.