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Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo at Millbrook School. Open Daily 9-5. AZA Accredited. Established in 1936. Did you know that the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo is one-of-a-kind?
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It is, in fact, the only zoo in this country that is located at a high school. The zoo was established in 1936 at Millbrook School, a coeducational independent high school in Millbrook, New York. Its founder, Frank Trevor, was Millbrook School’s first biology teacher, a man with a passion for sharing his love of wildlife with all people, especially children. And there are plenty of other interesti

ng facts about the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo:

It houses more than 160 exotic and indigenous animals
70 different species are represented
It is home to 10 endangered species
Its facilities extended over 6 acres
It operates a veterinary clinic
It is one of 239 zoos in the U.S. accredited by the AZA (Associations of Zoos and Aquariums)

11/28/2025

OUR BIGGEST HOLIDAY SALE EVER!
Starts today and runs through Christmas.
Everything in our Gift Shop is 15% off!
Trevor Zoo clothing, t-shirts and hoodies, with our old logo is 50% OFF!
Other Trevor Zoo items with our old logo are 25% off, including water bottles, mugs, and coffee tumblers!!!
Get a FREE GIFT with purchases of $75 or more!

Come to the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo this holiday season and get some great savings.
(Admission and Food Item are not including in this sale)

11/25/2025

We are sad to report the passing of Clifford, one of our American Red Wolves, at the age of 13.

Clifford was born on May 2nd, 2012, here at the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo, to Luna and Shiloh as part of a litter of six wolves which included Clifford, his brother Dan, and their four sisters. Clifford lived with his mother Luna until her passing in 2018. He then shared his exhibit with Shy, and most recently Juno.

The American Red Wolf is a critically endangered species, once native to the eastern half of North America, from Florida to Pennsylvania. Now less than 300 red wolves remain, mostly in AZA accredited zoo like ours. A small re-introduced population resides in eastern North Carolina.

Clifford got his name because he was a big red wolf, taking after his father who was quite large for his species. In 2017 we discovered that Clifford and his brother Dan were both losing their vision due to Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) which is an inherited genetic eye disease that causes a progressive, painless loss of vision. It can affect any canid, including dogs, and there is even a form of PRA called RP or Retinitis Pigmentosa that affects humans. But fortunately, because this was detected in Clifford and Dan, they were removed from the Red Wolf breeding program to assist in limiting this disease in the Red Wolf population.

For the past 13 and 1/2 years, our staff, students, and visitors and been able to observe Clifford in his habitat. Although he was somewhat shy, he was a wonderful ambassador for the AZA SAFE program (Saving Animals from Extinction) and helped illustrate the plight of the American Red Wolf to tens of thousands of AZA zoo visitors across his lifetime.

Recently we had observed Clifford’s quality of life and mobility declining rapidly. Last Thursday, along with our veterinary team, we made the difficult but humane decision to euthanize him. The life span of the red wolf is 7 to 8 years in the wild and up to 15 years in captivity, so Clifford lived a long life.

Juno, who came to the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo back in 2021, remains on exhibit. Nearby, in our wolf breeding facility, Juno’s daughter Flora lives with her two sons and daughters who were born on May 2nd, 2024, exactly 12 years to the date after Clifford and his siblings were born!

11/24/2025

Sydney Goodrich '29 is our Zooie of the Week! Sydney hails from Ithaca, NY.

"I found out about Millbrook because my brother's best friend is actually Mr. Down's nephew. And I met Coach Shapey at hockey camp over a few years. I've been playing hockey since I was about 5 or 6-years-old. And Millbrook stood out to me because it just felt like home.

Our community is so nice. I'll be walking down the paths and everyone will just say "Hi" even if I've never met them before. It's really nice and it makes you feel needed and known. And that's what Millbrook is truly based on. That's what everyone looks for in their day to day life, which makes Millbrook the place you want to be.

Working at the zoo has been amazing, and I never would have gotten this opportunity to work with all these animals. Jasmine the goat is my favorite. It's just nice to be around the animals. It also makes you feel more a part of the community because you're helping out. And I can guarantee you, it's an opportunity that none of us would have had, so you should take advantage of it.

The zoo provides a home for our animals, including many who were rescued and rehabilitated when they were injured in the wild. We can help animals that are in need, and that just makes it another big part of our community and what Millbrook is all about."

Congratulations Sydney! We look forward to your four years at Millbrook, on the ice, at the zoo, and across campus!

11/21/2025

Spend part of your Turkey Day with us! Come to the Trevor Zoo on Thanksgiving for FREE! Entrance to the zoo will be FREE of charge for everyone, all day long. It’s our way of saying thanks to you, our loyal and generous supporters. Make your reservation on our website at www.trevorlovejoyzoo.org

https://www.trevorlovejoyzoo.com/products/reservation

And if you can’t make it on Thanksgiving, we will be open every day of the holiday weekend, from 9 till 5.

11/17/2025

Arwen Tang '18 is our Zooie of the Week! Arwen is from Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China and attended SWIS School in Shenzhen before coming to Millbrook.

"When I visited Millbrook and toured the zoo, I met Ms. Hunsdon and she was feeding the Red Pandas and brought me into their house to see them. And then I decided I wanted to come to this school, and I'm very happy I made that decision.

When I was in Middle School, I wanted to study Marine Biology. One of my favorite books then, the main character was based on a Manta Ray, so that got me interested in marine biology. But then I thought about being a lawyer and working to protect the oceans, because I feel like marine protection law is something people have been working on. I like law in general and that's something I would enjoy in the future. When I get to college I want to study animal protection law, and wildlife conservation.

I'm working in the zoo for community service all year, but I was also part of Zoo Squad in the fall. I like to work with the animals and I'm more interested in animal care. I don't like being dirty, but I don't care if I'm dirty when I'm in the zoo. And it's very fun getting to feed all the animals. I like the geckos, the pandas, and the mice. The zoo provides a new experience for students. And also, it's a place to get away from school, but still be here. If you need to relax you can just come to the zoo and look at the animals and chill out for a bit.

I would recommend kids come to Millbrook because of the zoo. It's a special thing compared to other schools in America. And I feel like our campus is quite open and that makes it easier for students to bond with each other. It's special because the teachers and students are very nice, especially the international students. About 30 of us took a trip to the Catskills over the long weekend, including Mr. Downs our school head, and it was very fun."

Congratulations Arwen! We are glad you decided to come to Millbrook and we can't wait to see all you will accomplish here and beyond!

11/11/2025

Exciting changes are underway at the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo, beginning with a new holding barn—the first piece of a master plan to upgrade and expand the zoo. The facility will temporarily house current residents during enclosure repairs or rebuilds, serve as a quarantine space for new arrivals, and provide a place to rehabilitate injured local animals.

Construction began in response to an Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) inspection, but the project goes far beyond accreditation requirements. According to Zoo Director Dr. Alan Tousignant, the new barn is four times the size of the previous facility, with twice as many holding spaces and major improvements throughout. “We’re trying to make this one as state-of-the-art as possible in terms of animal safety, space options, and flexibility to move animals,” he said. “Soup to nuts, everything is better than the previous one. It’s got great LED lighting, a much-improved water system, and proper electricity for heat lamps.”

A collaborative effort, the holding barn has been erected using internal and external expertise, including caging specialists, a local pole barn construction team, and our own zoo staff, who completed electrical wiring, plumbing, and interior paneling details. The finished space will include two large aviaries—one adaptable for larger animals—and six smaller areas for small-to-medium species, two with pools for otters and waterfowl.

Every element reflects attention to both human and animal needs. Metal mesh extends a foot below the floor to prevent burrowing escapes, and vertically sliding, pulley-operated doors allow staff to shift animals safely between spaces. Even the small details—like the metal crimps securing the mesh or the smooth wooden paneling that protects birds of prey from damaging their wings—demonstrate the zoo’s focus on safety and functionality.

That aviary paneling has a story of its own. The one-inch boards were milled from trees planted by Millbrook School students in the late 1950s and early 1960s. When those 60-foot trees were removed this summer to make way for a new boys dormitory in 2026, they were locally milled and repurposed for the barn—an example of Millbrook’s commitment to stewardship. “Millbrook boys back in the day created a product that we’re using now to build a space that today’s students will help run,” said Dr. Tousignant. “I love those full-circle moments where things really come together.”

The two-year process of approval and construction was made possible in part by the generosity of 91-year-old local philanthropist Barbara Tober, who, though not formally connected to Millbrook, was inspired by the zoo’s mission. “She loved this project because she wanted to be a catalyst and thought the master plan was great,” said Nancy Stahl, director of philanthropy. “She respects our leadership, loves our master plan, and hopes she inspires others to give.”

From partnering with generous donors to sustainably reusing materials, the new holding barn exemplifies what makes the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo—and Millbrook School—so distinctive. While the first step of the master plan is nearly complete, continuing this vital conservation work will take the support of our entire community. Be part of it—make a donation today!

https://www.trevorlovejoyzoo.com/community/give/trevor-lovejoy-zoo-annual-fund

11/10/2025

Our Zooie of the Week is Kevin Romero '28. Kevin is from Dover Plains, NY, and attended Dover Plains High School last year.

"I found out about Millbrook School because of the zoo. If I had known that Millbrook was connected to the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo I would have come here sooner, and I would have definitely applied first thing. I've known since I was little that I wanted to become a veterinarian and the zoo gives me hands-on experience. On Thursdays you can shadow our veterinarian and see what they do.

So if you are coming here especially for the zoo, you can get lot of time in the zoo. For new students it's mandatory to do at least one season of community service at the zoo. So you get to have that experience. And If you want to continue it you can. Honestly, working in the zoo is such a fun experience. It's a fun time with your friends and something to bond over.

The purpose of the zoo is to teach people about animal conservation and how to treat animals well. And like me, to study animals if you want to pursue this career in the future. I'm working with the wolves now, and I've already worked with the guanacos, rheas, lemurs, kinkajous and galagos. I'm going to keep working in the zoo for community service all year long, and I would like to be a curator next year."

Congratulations Kevin! We look forward to your years at the zoo and are exciting to see what comes next.

11/05/2025

Congratulations to Chris Drago, Class of 1992, who yesterday won re-election as County Legislator for Northern Dutchess District 19! Chris represents the towns of Stanford, Pine Plains, Red Hook, North East and the village of Millerton. This past fall Chris visited his alma matter and the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo, bringing along our State Senator for NY’s 41st district, Michelle Hinchey, on her first visit to the zoo. Chris and Michelle got a chance to shake hands with their constituents including Red Panda Zhu!

11/04/2025

Student Curator Danielle Woodin ’26 is a talented Nail Artist, as evidenced by these incredible nails she painted for Halloween. Red Panda Zhu approves!

11/03/2025

Jason Zhang '29 is our Zooie of the Week! Jason is from Chengdu, China, which is the center of Giant Panda conservation in China.

"I volunteered at a Giant Panda center in Chengdu. And we cleaned their enclosures and prepared their food, like what we do here for the animals.

I found Millbrook because of the zoo, and it's the only high school with a zoo. I met Mr. Burlington from Millbrook in Chengdu and he introduced a lot about our school and especially the zoo. In college I might choose zoology or pre-vet for my major, so I thought that Millbrook would be a good place for me to grow and to learn more things about animals.

I've worked in the Tropical Building, and took care of the Kinkajous. I worked with the zoo staff in the Red Wolf exhibits. At first I thought, the wolves are not afraid of us, but actually they are afraid of us. I've come down on the weekends to help my friends who are curators work in the kitchens. But my favorite experience in the zoo is the time I have had with the Red Pandas. I'm familiar with red panda because we have them in China, so I really enjoy working with them. Also, fun fact, red pandas always like to p**p in the same places, so it's easy to clean up after them.

I think the main purpose of the zoo is to be part of the community, because the zoo is one of the main communities in our school. Here we can meet friends. We can learn. We can do community service. And we can even meet visitors from other places. So I think this is really one of main places for us to meet and communicate - with our friends, teachers, and zoo visitors."

Congratulations Jason! Your enthusiasm for the zoo shows in everything you do. Keep it up!

Address

282 Millbrook School Road
Millbrook, NY
12545

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5am
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://trevorlovejoyzoo.org/

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Did you know that the Trevor Zoo is one-of-a-kind? It is, in fact, the only zoo in this country that is located at a high school. The zoo was established in 1936 at Millbrook School, a coeducational independent high school in Millbrook, New York. Its founder, Frank Trevor, was Millbrook School’s first biology teacher, a man with a passion for sharing his love of wildlife with all people, especially children. And there are plenty of other interesting facts about the Trevor Zoo: It houses more than 180 exotic and indigenous animals 80 different species are represented It is home to 9 endangered species Its facilities extended over 6 acres It operates a veterinary clinic It is one of 232 zoos in the U.S. accredited by the AZA (Associations of Zoos and Aquariums)