Meet some prairie dogs and tortoises from the Zoo in Forest Park!

August 08, 2012 at 12:17 PM

Angelica and Susie, two prairie dogs and tortoises

Reposted from Mass Appeal

Ashley Kohl

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Mass Appeal) - With temperatures expected to be perfect for a day outside this weekend, it seems like a great time to spend a day in Springfield's Forest Park!

Teralyn La Chance, the assistant education director at the Zoo in Forest Park brought some of the animals you can see at the zoo.

Check out Angelica and Susie, two prairie dogs and tortoises, Piper and Girtie!

Birthdays at the Zoo!

call (413) 733-2251 x110
Held inside the zoo
12 - 2 PM
Children get animal crackers
Goody bags and popcorn
Live animal show and more!

Summer Zoo Camp Program at the Zoo in Forest Park!

Until August 24
Daily 9 AM - 3 PM
Children ages 6-13
Games, crafts, pond dipping & more!