{"id":7953,"date":"2016-07-18T15:06:51","date_gmt":"2016-07-18T19:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/?p=7953"},"modified":"2016-07-26T09:54:05","modified_gmt":"2016-07-26T13:54:05","slug":"7-ways-to-zip-to-mass-audubon-wildlife-sanctuaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/7-ways-to-zip-to-mass-audubon-wildlife-sanctuaries\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Zip to Mass Audubon Wildlife Sanctuaries"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton\/Northampton \u00a9 Phil Doyle<\/p><\/div>\n

Have you heard? We\u2019ve teamed up with Zipcar to make it easier to get to our wildlife sanctuaries! Here\u2019s the deal: Now through the end of the year, Mass Audubon members can join Zipcar<\/a> at half price, and Zipcar members can join Mass Audubon<\/a> at a special rate, too!<\/p>\n

The perks of this partnership don\u2019t stop there: through August 15, take a Zipcar to our staffed wildlife sanctuaries and claim $10 in driving credit toward future adventures. And for Zipcar members who want to check out our wildlife sanctuaries before becoming members, here’s a free ticket<\/a> to a staffed wildlife sanctuary of your choosing.<\/p>\n

Now that we\u2019ve got all of the\u00a0explaining out of the way, here are 7 ways to make the most of your Ziptrip to our wildlife sanctuaries:<\/p>\n

1. Pick a Destination<\/h3>\n

We have 56 wildlife sanctuaries<\/a> just waiting to be explored! Whether you\u2019re renting a Zipcar for the weekend or just an afternoon jaunt, we have a wildlife sanctuary close by.<\/p>\n

2. Pack for a Hike<\/h3>\n

With more than 160 miles of trails<\/a> to explore, you\u2019ll definitely want to bring a pair of comfortable shoes. Also, some of our wildlife sanctuaries are located off the beaten path, so bring a snack!<\/p>\n

3. Bring Binoculars<\/h3>\n

Hawks, foxes, turtles\u2014there\u2019s no telling what you might see! If you don\u2019t have binoculars, simply enjoy New England wildlife from a distance. Give the wildlife sanctuary a call beforehand \u2014many of them have loaners!<\/p>\n

4. Visit the Nature Center<\/h3>\n

Many of our 20 nature centers have art galleries, interactive exhibits, and very helpful staff that can tell you the ins and outs of the wildlife sanctuary.<\/p>\n

5. Reconnect with Nature<\/h3>\n

During the work week, it can be hard to find a moment\u2019s peace! Take a moment during your visit to totally disconnect from everything and reconnect with nature: listen to the birds, take in the views, and breathe in the fresh air.<\/p>\n

6. Soak (Almost Of) It All In<\/h3>\n

Summer in New England doesn\u2019t mess around. Bring sunscreen and bug spray!<\/p>\n

7. Show Us Your Adventure<\/h3>\n

Tag your location and use #massaudubon<\/strong> so we can see how your day of exploration went!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you heard? We\u2019ve teamed up with Zipcar to make it easier to get to our wildlife sanctuaries! Here\u2019s the deal: Now through the end of the year, Mass Audubon members can join Zipcar at half price, and Zipcar members can join Mass Audubon at a special rate, too! The perks of this partnership don\u2019t […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7953","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-get-outdoors"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3t87A-24h","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":7213,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/celebrating-100-years-of-wildlife-sanctuaries\/","url_meta":{"origin":7953,"position":0},"title":"Celebrating 100 Years of Wildlife Sanctuaries","author":"Hillary T.","date":"March 16, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"When Mass Audubon was first founded in 1896, its original purpose was to discourage the buying and wearing of feathers of any wild birds. 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