Celebrate World Anteater Day at Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston

In celebration of World Anteater Day, visit Jockamo, the giant anteater at his exhibit inside Franklin Park Zoo’s Tropical Forest on November 23! Did you know that giant anteaters have a 2-foot-long tongue that allows them to eat up to 35,000 insects per day? Learn more about anteaters during scheduled animal encounters. There will also […]

Friendsgiving at Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston

Whether it’s finding food or protecting one another, many of the animals that live at Franklin Park Zoo depend on their unique family dynamics to survive. Did you know prairie dogs have unique “barks” to warn their colony of predators, or that ring-tailed lemurs keep their tails raised like flags to keep group members together […]

Zoo Howl returns to Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston

Thrills, chills, and animals await you at Franklin Park Zoo’s annual Zoo Howl! During this popular Halloween event, children throughout New England are invited to trick-or-treat among the animals at the Zoo. Other haunted happenings include creepy crafts, ghoulish games, costume contests and a haunted maze! Throughout the day, guests can learn about the importance […]

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Pirate & Princess Day at the Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston

Feel like you’re in a fairytale at Franklin Park Zoo! Meet and pose for photos with the princesses and learn how you can be a pirate under the instruction of Captain Jack and his crew. There will also be crafts, special animal encounters and an education station. Kids are encouraged to come dressed in their […]

Celebrate World Gorilla Day at Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston

Celebrate one of our closest relatives and learn how you can help protect this endangered species. Meet a zookeeper who cares for our western lowland gorillas during a chat at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Throughout the day, stop by to watch artist Jen Bradley as she draws the gorillas. In 1994, she began routinely […]

Red Panda Day at the Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston

Join us as we celebrate International Red Panda Day at Franklin Park Zoo. Learn all about these species during zookeeper chats. Meet author Gemmesa Johnson and listen to a reading of her book Seacoo. Books will be available for purchase in the gift shop. Come discover how you can help save red pandas! Zoo New […]

Cheers to 10 years of Brew at the Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston

Don’t miss the 10th annual Brew at the Zoo! Brew at the Zoo is a beer-tasting event that offers guests the opportunity to walk on the wild side as they sample offerings from local breweries and restaurants. The entire zoo, with the exception of the Bird's World building and playground, will be open for this […]

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Celebrate World Lion Day at Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston

In honor of World Lion Day on August 10, visitors to Franklin Park Zoo will have the opportunity to learn more about these majestic animals and why conservation efforts on their behalf are so important. Visitors of all ages have the opportunity to see 10-year-old lion brothers Dinari and Kamaia at the lion exhibit located […]

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First Responders Day

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston

Franklin Park Zoo is proud to honor those who risk their lives to keep our community safe. On Saturday, August 3, first responders will receive FREE admission to the Zoo. Accompanying family members will receive $5 off admission, up to five people. First responders include employees of an emergency service who are likely to be […]

Red, White & Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston

Show your patriotic pride and wear your stars and stripes as you watch animals at Franklin Park Zoo receive festive enrichment on July 6! Animals in the wild spend much of their time and energy finding food, building homes, defending their territories and escaping predators. At the Zoo, animals’ resources are provided for them and […]

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