Millbrook School's Trevor Zoo

Millbrook School's Trevor Zoo Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo at Millbrook School. Open Daily 9-5. AZA Accredited. Established in 1936. Located at 282 Millbrook School Road, Millbrook, NY 12545
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Did you know that the Trevor-Lovejoy 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, e

specially children. And there are plenty of other interesting 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 240 zoos in the U.S. accredited by the AZA (Associations of Zoos and Aquariums)

Today is International Lynx Day and Stanley, our Canada Lynx, couldn’t be more excited!International Lynx Day is celebra...
06/11/2026

Today is International Lynx Day and Stanley, our Canada Lynx, couldn’t be more excited!

International Lynx Day is celebrated annually on June 11th. It is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the elusive wildcat, highlighting its vital role as an apex predator, and promoting conservation efforts for the four existing subspecies: the Eurasian, Iberian, Canada, and Bobcat.

Lynx act as silent guardians of forest ecosystems. Their presence keeps prey populations healthy and ensures the ecological balance of their habitats. Known for their striking tufted ears and oversized paws, lynx function like natural snowshoes in frigid northern climates.

Despite some successful recoveries, lynx populations across the globe face mounting threats, including: Habitat fragmentation and urban expansion, road collisions, climate change, as well as illegal poaching and commercial exploitation.

The Iberian lynx stands out as one of conservation's greatest success stories. Once the most endangered wild cat on Earth with fewer than 100 individuals, populations have since rebounded to over 2,000, leading to a status upgrade by the IUCN.

We have a limited number of slots still open for our Summer Volunteer Program at the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo. This volunteer ...
06/05/2026

We have a limited number of slots still open for our Summer Volunteer Program at the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo. This volunteer opportunity is geared toward students aged 13-years-old through senior year of high school. The program runs during July and August.

Participants must be available for a three-hour block of time (9:00-12:00) or (1:00-4:00). Although you can be flexible in choosing days of the week and scheduling around summer vacations, we would like a commitment of approximately 10 sessions during the program. If admitted to the program, there is a $300 non-refundable program fee payable to the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo.

Visit our website or link in bio for more information and to fill out the online application:

https://www.millbrook.org/support-the-zoo/volunteer-program

The school year has come to a close and our Zooies are beginning their summer break. We’d like to thank all our 2025-202...
06/01/2026

The school year has come to a close and our Zooies are beginning their summer break. We’d like to thank all our 2025-2026 Student Curators for their hard work this past year.

Taking on the role of curator is no easy task. To do it well you need a strong passion and a lot of dedication to the zoo. You need to show up. You need to work hard. And you need to lead by example.

This past year was the biggest the zoo has ever had, with close to 100 students working in the zoo each season - fall winter and spring. And we could not have this program and do what we do without our student curators. You left Millbrook and the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo better than you found it, and for that we are forever grateful. Have a great summer and we’ll see many of you back at the zoo in September.

05/31/2026

Anton the Binturong enjoys some treats of blueberries and other fruit.

The binturong (also known as the “bearcat”) is a unique, tree-dwelling mammal native to the forests of Southeast Asia. Famous for its prehensile tail and an unmistakable scent that smells like popcorn, they are neither bears not cats.

Video captured by Keeper Bree Hunsdon

Join us for ANIMALS AFTER HOURS, a favorite event at the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo, this Friday Night! We’ll be keeping the zoo...
05/27/2026

Join us for ANIMALS AFTER HOURS, a favorite event at the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo, this Friday Night! We’ll be keeping the zoo open till 9 PM on May 29th!

Tomas BBQ food truck will be serving dinner, so come spend your evening at the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo. Bring the family, enjoy a tasty dinner, and come inside the zoo after hours for this special experience.

Make your reservation!
https://www.trevorlovejoyzoo.com/products/reservation-animal-after-hours

Today is World Otter Day, established by the International Otter Survival Fund to raise awareness about the world’s 14 d...
05/27/2026

Today is World Otter Day, established by the International Otter Survival Fund to raise awareness about the world’s 14 different species of otters and the dangers they face, including habitat loss and the illegal pet trade. Various otter species can be found on every continent except Australia and Antartica.

The Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo has been home to North American River Otters since the 1970s. Our otter exhibit is actually natural habitat for river otters, including a stream, waterfall, and lots of natural enrichment. That might explain why our otters are so happy to be here! Currently we house one otter, Scooter, who you can see every day.

Scooter was rescued when she was found abandoned at only 5-weeks of age, on a farm here in Duchess County. Our staff did their best to rehabilitate her, teaching her to swim and catch fish on her own. However, because she came to us at such a young age, she became accustomed to humans and associates them as caregivers, and that made her not releasable back to the wild. The difficult decision was made to keep her at the zoo where she has become a favorite among visitors, staff, and students.

Otters are not pets. They are wild animals. This World Otter Day, help change narrative for otters online. We know their cuteness is hard to resist, but engaging in otter entertainment actually causes them harm. Please, only observe these incredible animals in the wild or at AZA accredited zoos and aquariums. Don’t visit “Swim with Otter” programs. Don’t visit Otter Cafes. Don’t keep otters as pets. And don’t share social media that encourages or shows any of those things!

The Frank W. Trevor Cup is awarded to a member of the graduating class who has made the most significant contributions t...
05/26/2026

The Frank W. Trevor Cup is awarded to a member of the graduating class who has made the most significant contributions through study, project or zoo work to the natural sciences and environmental stewardship at Millbrook School. We often think of this as the zoo prize. This year the award goes to Max Amsterdam.

Science Department Head Mr. Jonathan Howe had this to say:

"My colleagues and I have observed Max to be a bright, curious, tenacious student and Zooie. He has certainly logged a tremendous number of hours and been a ubiquitous presence at the zoo, so I doubt anyone is surprised by this award. He has been a zoo curator for two years and served as head curator this year. Max gives tours at the zoo, helps the staff with any and all tasks, and particularly loves pointing out inefficiencies and room for improvement...which is a good thing.

Max was part of the crew that represented the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo at the annual conference of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums this year. Max enjoys shadowing the vet as she makes her rounds and, according to Ms. Depew, Max often asks the staff to 'Save me the good stuff' during these visits.

Since arriving at Millbrook, Max has worked to raise the visibility of the zoo and to bring more students over the bridge. With the Halloween night at the zoo and the contest to design a new photo op, Max found creative ways to generate interest in our amazing zoo. Not surprisingly, Max drew on his zoo experience and his love of the otters in particular for inspiration of his independent science research project entitled 'Every Otter Day - Effects of Waterfall Access and Enrichment on Stress and Behavior in the North American River Otters at the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo'.

CONTINUED IN COMMENTS

Drying out from this rainy Memorial Day Weekend? The sun is coming out and the zoo is open today (and every day) till 5 ...
05/25/2026

Drying out from this rainy Memorial Day Weekend? The sun is coming out and the zoo is open today (and every day) till 5 pm. Please stop by and make your holiday complete!

Pictured: The North American Red Wolf, the most endangered canid on the planet. Less than 300 of these wolves remain and the Trevor-Lovejoy currently houses six of them.

This morning, Millbrook’s Class of 2026 completed their student journey at the school and zoo. Congratulations to all, a...
05/24/2026

This morning, Millbrook’s Class of 2026 completed their student journey at the school and zoo. Congratulations to all, and especially to our graduating Student Curators who have done so much over the years to help keep the zoo running and moving towards a bright future! We look forward to welcoming you back as Alumni and sharing the zoo with you in the years to come.

Many of our curators received special recognition at Commencement including:

Dean’s Prize - Ingrid Schmitt, Danielle Woodin
Four Year Letter Award- Nga Ho
Abbott Cup - Nga Ho
Science Prize - Sophie Zhou, Ingrid Schmitt
Clark Language Prize - Ingrid Schmitt
Frank W. Trevor Cup - Max Amsterdam
Head of School's Merit Awards - Danielle Woodin
Community Service Cup - Max Amsterdam

More to come about our remarkable Zooies.

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282 Millbrook School Road
Millbrook, NY
12545

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

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