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Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Mother's Day events and deals at zoos in western Mass.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Two zoos in Hampden County are offering special promotional deals on Sunday in celebration of Mother's Day. How to support those grieving on Mother's Day If your mom is an animal lover, the Forest Park Zoo in Springfield is giving mothers free admission on Sunday with the purchase of one child ticket. The zoo will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with admission ending at 3:30 p.m. Forest Park Zoo will provide the same deal on Father's Day for dads coming to visit on June 15, as well as a variety of additional events in the coming months. For more information, visit In Ludlow, Lupa Zoo is also recognizing moms in western Mass., with all mothers visiting the zoo on Sunday receiving a free gift and a large bag of animal feed. This deal will be available while supplies last. The zoo is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lupa Zoo provides updates on upcoming events at and on their Facebook page. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Forest Park Zoo hosts annual ‘Eggs-travaganza!'
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Forest Park Zoo kicked off the 2025 season with its annual 'Eggs-travaganza!' Easter Sunday: Which stores will be open or closed for shopping? On Saturday morning, guests enjoyed a scavenger hunt, face painting, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Zoo staff told 22News that this is the biggest event of the year and that the nice weather made it even better. 'We've had a little bit of a cold start to the spring, and we have a beautiful day, so families are really excited to be outside to get to visit some of their favorite animals,' said Sarah Tsitso, Executive Director of the Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center. Other activities included crafts, music, and the opportunity to visit over 200 animals throughout the zoo. For more information about upcoming events, visit WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
