EcoTarium is a 45 acre science and nature museum located in Worchester, Massachusetts. The facility, which boasts one of the largest mountain lion exhibit in the country (18,500 square feet) has native and exotic species including red fox, bald eagle, barred owl, North American river otter, American kestrel, woodchuck, turkey vulture, Eastern screech owl, Texas giant millipede, five-lined skink, and flying squirrel (species not specified).
On January 13th, the museum announced that they have appointed a new Preisdent and CEO, Noreen Johnson Smith. She started her position on January 17th.
NEW LEADERSHIP AT THE ECOTARIUM | EcoTarium
EcoTarium names Noreen Johnson Smith as new president of science museum
On January 22nd, the museum announced they have acquired a (0.1) woodchuck named Cornelia, which arrived at the facility in autumn 2021.
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On February 19th, the museum announced they have acquired a (1.0) Flemish giant rabbit named Benny in September 2021.
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On February 26th, the museum announced that their (0.2) striped skunks named Stormy and Misty have passed away due to a decline in health from old age. They were both 9 years old at the time of passing.
Also on February 26th, the museum announced that their (1.0) North American porcupine named Sgt. Pepper has passed away at age 19 due to a rapid decline in health.
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On March 8th, the museum announced that due to avian influenza, they have pulled their bird species off exhibit for the time being.
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On April 11th, it was reported that the museum is looking for AZA accreditation, which could help bring more species to the facility, including black bears, coyotes, and wolves.
Behind the scenes at the EcoTarium American Zoological Association accreditation
On March 22nd, the museum announced that (0.0.2) domestic rats were born in late February-early March.
EcoTarium - #zootoyoutuesday presents a special Tuesday... | By EcoTarium | #zootoyoutuesday presents a special Tuesday post titled #peekabooguesswho The animal keepers at the #ecotarium are caring diligently for some #babyrats...
On May 30th, the museum announced that after a year of renovations, they are reopening the Alden Planetarium on June 4th.
EcoTarium - After more than a year of renovations and... | By EcoTarium | After more than a year of renovations and technology upgrades, the Alden Planetarium at the EcoTarium Museum of Science and Nature will be reopening to...
On January 13th, the museum announced that they have appointed a new Preisdent and CEO, Noreen Johnson Smith. She started her position on January 17th.
NEW LEADERSHIP AT THE ECOTARIUM | EcoTarium
EcoTarium names Noreen Johnson Smith as new president of science museum
On January 22nd, the museum announced they have acquired a (0.1) woodchuck named Cornelia, which arrived at the facility in autumn 2021.
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On February 19th, the museum announced they have acquired a (1.0) Flemish giant rabbit named Benny in September 2021.
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On February 26th, the museum announced that their (0.2) striped skunks named Stormy and Misty have passed away due to a decline in health from old age. They were both 9 years old at the time of passing.
Also on February 26th, the museum announced that their (1.0) North American porcupine named Sgt. Pepper has passed away at age 19 due to a rapid decline in health.
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On March 8th, the museum announced that due to avian influenza, they have pulled their bird species off exhibit for the time being.
Log in or sign up to view
On April 11th, it was reported that the museum is looking for AZA accreditation, which could help bring more species to the facility, including black bears, coyotes, and wolves.
Behind the scenes at the EcoTarium American Zoological Association accreditation
On March 22nd, the museum announced that (0.0.2) domestic rats were born in late February-early March.
EcoTarium - #zootoyoutuesday presents a special Tuesday... | By EcoTarium | #zootoyoutuesday presents a special Tuesday post titled #peekabooguesswho The animal keepers at the #ecotarium are caring diligently for some #babyrats...
On May 30th, the museum announced that after a year of renovations, they are reopening the Alden Planetarium on June 4th.
EcoTarium - After more than a year of renovations and... | By EcoTarium | After more than a year of renovations and technology upgrades, the Alden Planetarium at the EcoTarium Museum of Science and Nature will be reopening to...
