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PwC joins pioneering Ocean Tech Mission
Wednesday, November 09, 2016

An Ocean Tech Mission to track “five iconic marine species” in Bermuda to help inform habitat protection at a policy level has been boosted by the news that professional service firm PwC will become a sponsor and mission partner.


Welcome to Callista
Friday, November 04, 2016

Generous donors have joined forces to help buy a new boat for the Bermuda Zoological Society.


Exploring mysteries of the deep
Thursday, November 03, 2016

Scientists often tell us we know more about the surface of the moon than we do about the bottom of our oceans but Bermuda is at the heart of a mission that intends to change that.


Zoological Society Receives New Boat ‘Callista’
Thursday, November 03, 2016

The Bermuda Zoological Society recently purchased a new 30ft Beachcat boat, Callista, thanks to generous donations from Mrs. Diana Bergquist, the Stempel Foundation, Clarien Bank, Somers Isle Shipping and RUBiS.


Turtle project completes 49th year of research
Thursday, October 27, 2016

The Bermuda Turtle Project ­— a study of seas turtles in Bermuda waters — has completed its 49th year of research.



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BZS Trunk Island Cottage Receives Upgrade!
BZS Press Release
Friday, March 17, 2023

Thanks to the unwavering support of our donors, the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) has recently completed renovations to the cottage on Trunk Island – the BZS Living Classroom, the jewel in the crown of BZS education. The renovations have expanded the footprint of the current island classroom to encompass an expansion of the sheltered porches for outdoor learning while also providing storage areas for teaching tools.

In 2017, the BZS transformed Trunk Island into a spectacular outdoor classroom for schoolchildren to learn about conservation and the environment. The island in Harrington Sound is home to one of the largest original relic Palmetto Palm Forests in Bermuda. Its isolation makes it an ideal location for conservation efforts.  The BZS transformed the existing caretaker's cottage into a classroom and this building now provides the perfect setting for BZS educators to conduct a quick lesson, perform a lab experiment and then move the students outside into the field for practical study. In addition to the classes, the cottage provides the perfect setting for older students to experience residential camps, allowing them to remain on the island for significant periods with all the amenities they would need while being immersed in Bermuda's natural history.

With the recent upgrades, BZS Educators can now accomplish their goal of 3,000 students a year utilizing the space in a formal classroom setting for learning whilst surrounded by nature.  In addition, the front porch will provide shelter for either sleeping outdoors during residential camps or for classes, with the back porch providing a sheltered eating area.

In addition to the porch expansion, the roof of the cottage was given a much-needed renovation, including the addition of donated solar panels from Sunny Side Solar. This is a continuing step in our many conservation efforts to make Trunk Island a carbon-neutral learning centre.

Colin Brown, President of the Bermuda Zoological Society stated, I would like to thank all the donors and contractors that have provided significant contributions towards us reaching this goal on time and on budget. Trunk Island is truly a gem, and we look forward to welcoming the community and students over the coming years. This work could not have been completed without a strong volunteer group, namely our Weekend Warriors, who provided their valuable time and resources.”