SouthWicksZoo.com is a zoo located in Mendon, Massachusetts
Title
Southwick's Zoo
Description
The Southwick homestead dates back over 200 years to 1803. As a working farm with dairy cows, the property continued to expand with peach orchards and vegetable gardens. Justin F. Southwick started collecting fancy poultry as a hobby during the 1930s.
Justin A. Southwick, son of Justin F., shared his father’s passion for collecting birds. He became one of the world’s leading authorities on migratory waterfowl. His keen interest in the conservation and preservation of animals, particularly birds, led him to concentrate more on exotic bird species and native wildlife. He sold the dairy herd in 1953. In 1956, with the suggestion of friends, he placed a donation box at the barn where the birds were housed. These donations allowed Justin to buy more birds for the public’s enjoyment, and it was the impetus for Southwick’s future growth. Not long after that, Southwick’s biggest journey yet was launched.
In 1986, this waterfall was dedicated to the memory of Justin A. Southwick and his son Daniel T. Southwick by wife and mother. Clarice Daniels Southwick.
Languages
English
Contact
- Southwick's Wild Animal Farm
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- Mendon MA
- United States 01756-1235
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- 508-883-9128
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