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Did you know the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo is the only AZA-accredited zoo in the U.S. located at a high school?

Founded in 1936 at Millbrook School in New York, it was created by Frank Trevor, the school’s first biology teacher, who was passionate about sharing his love of wildlife—especially with children.
In 2025, the zoo was renamed to honor one of Trevor’s former students, Dr. Tom Lovejoy, Millbrook Class of 1959. Known as “the Planet Doctor,” Tom was a pioneering conservation biologist who championed biodiversity, protected the Amazon, and shaped global environmental policy. Though he arrived at Millbrook uninterested in biology, Frank Trevor’s influence sparked Tom’s lifelong mission to protect the planet and inspire future environmental stewards.

Today, the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo reflects Millbrook’s commitment to inspire all to live responsibly by educating its students and visitors about conservation, wildlife, and the natural world.

There are many other interesting facts about the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo:
  • It houses more than 170 exotic and indigenous animals
  • 70 different species are represented
  • It is home to 11 endangered species
  • Its facilities extended over 6 acres
  • It operates a veterinary clinic
  • It is one of 237 zoos in the U.S. accredited by the AZA (Associations of Zoos and Aquariums)

Hours and Admission Fees

Hours:  The Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo is open from 9 AM to 5 PM every day BY RESERVATION ONLY.

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A RESERVATION

-You must make a reservation online to visit the zoo.
-Your reservations can include up to 12 people.
-You can arrive +/- 60 minutes of your reservation and can stay in the as long as you wish.
-If coming with multiple parties/families, you can make one reservation for all.
-Payment will not be collect until you arrive at the zoo.

Admission:
Adults = $7.00
Kids = $5.00 (aged 3 to 12)
Seniors = $5.00 (65+)
Children = Free (aged 0 to 2)

Members-Only Mornings from 8:00 AM till 9 AM.

For information on Group Visits please visit this page.

Contact Us

Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo
Millbrook School
282 Millbrook School Road
Millbrook, NY 12545
Phone: 845-677-3704
trevorlovejoyzoo@millbrook.org
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Zoo Staff

Alan Tousignant, Ph.D, Director
Jessica Bennett, Deputy Director
Kyleen Depew, Director of Animal Care
Nancy I. Stahl, Director of Philanthropy
Bree Hunsdon, Husbandry Keeper
Amy Armenti, Husbandry Keeper
Melissa Makris, Guest Services Manager
File Gjidoda, Mill Attendant
Frank Billington, Head of Maintenance
Jim Lawrence-Meigs, Maintenance

Directions to the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo

The Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo is located on Millbrook School Road, just north of Route 44—six miles east of Millbrook and four miles west of Amenia.

From Route 44: Turn onto Millbrook School Road and continue for 1.5 miles. The Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo Entrance & Parking will be on your right.

From Rhinebeck or Pine Plains: Travel to Bangall and take James Cagney Way/Bangall-Amenia Road for approximately five miles. Turn right onto Leavitt Road, then left onto Millbrook School Road. Continue for about half a mile, passing the zoo pond and Mill on your left. The zoo entrance and parking area will be on your left.

From the parking lot, walk across the curved bridge and follow the path along the stream to the Mill Welcome Center and Gift Shop.
282 Millbrook School Road, Millbrook, NY 12545
T. (845) 677.3704