Get Tickets Membership Donate Careers News MENU History 2010 to present 2019 Wild Cat Station Opens! One of the Largest Mountain Lion Exhibits in New England. At the heart of Wild Cat Station, presented by The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, is a dramatic and intimate experience of a set of mountain lions in their natural New England habitat. Utilizing and transforming the former polar bear habitat, the sibling cats are home in their re-created mountainous terrain while visible from multiple viewing angles by our visitors. The brother and sister kittens were found emaciated and orphaned in Half Moon Bay, California and brought to Oakland Zoo for vet care. The EcoTarium worked with the zoo through Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife for safe transport of the cats. An exciting part of the new exhibit is how the mountain lion kittens were named: the male name was auctioned off at EcoTarium’s signature fundraiser A Night at the Museum held on April 27, 2019. “Salton” was chosen; it is a combination of the two last names of the winning bidders. Female mountain lion-naming rights were first extended to EcoTarium members, the public was given the opportunity to vote on their narrowed-down list. “Freyja” is the female name after a close race. Learn More About Wild Cat Station 2019 The EcoTarium reaches a record breaking attendance of 178,000 for the year! 2018 The EcoTarium reaches a record breaking attendance of 170,863 for the year! 2016 The Explorer Express Train re-opens, after two years, with refurbished tracks, crossing gates, coaches, as well as various upgrades along its route. 2014 The EcoTarium becomes the official Museum Outreach Partner of PBS Kids' "Plum Landing" produced by WGBH Boston. The Nature Explore Outdoor Exhibit, a certified Nature Explore® Classroom, becomes the newest permanent exhibit at the EcoTarium. The interactive outdoor exhibit features several play areas designed to connect families to nature. 2000 to 2010 1960 to 1999 1900 to 1959 1825 to 1899 Connect with EcoTarium Visit our Facebook page Visit our Twitter page Visit our Instagram page Visit our Youtube page Visit our LinkedIn page Receive our News GO Our Mission To inspire a passion for science and nature. Hours Monday - Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10 am – 4 pm Thursday: 10 am – 4 pm Friday: 10 am – 4 pm Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm Contact Us 222 Harrington Way Worcester, MA 01604 508.929.2700 Fax: 508.929.2701 info@ecotarium.org Copyright ©2021, EcoTarium