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Lion brothers Dinari and Kamaia turn nine in March, and guests are invited to celebrate the occasion. This roaring good time will include special birthday enrichment items for the lions and an opportunity to meet with one of the zookeepers who cares for the brothers. Get creative with lion-themed arts and crafts and learn more […]
Celebrate World Wildlife Day at Franklin Park Zoo on Saturday, March 3. Learn what you can do to help protect and make a difference for the future of wild species. Ask questions directly to zookeepers about some of the endangered animals that call Franklin Park Zoo home during zookeeper chats. Guest are also invited to […]
Don’t miss out on the birthday party for Little Joe, a western lowland gorilla! The indoor gorilla exhibit at Franklin Park Zoo will be festively decorated and the gorillas will enjoy treats made especially for them. Guests will also have the opportunity to sign a giant birthday card for Little Joe and enjoy cake from […]
Leap, climb and roar your way to Franklin Park Zoo for the Animalympics during February school vacation week! In honor of the ongoing winter games, the Zoo’s animals will be getting into the Olympic spirit as they receive themed enrichment items throughout the week. Can you jump farther than a kangaroo or roar louder than […]
In celebration of the Chinese New Year, visit Franklin Park Zoo on Saturday, February 17 for special performances and zookeeper encounters! At 11:00 a.m., watch as the Chiu Mo Kwoon school performs a Hung Gar Kung Fu and Lion Dance in front of the Tropical Forest. The lion dance is a part of traditional Chinese […]
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Franklin Park Zoo will offer free admission on Monday, Jan.15, 2018. At Franklin Park Zoo, guests are invited to write messages of hope and peace on the mural that will be located within the Tropical Forest Pavilion. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend a memorable day […]
Looking for a great way to end the year? During your winter school vacation week, connect with incredible wildlife and spend a memorable day with family and friends exploring Franklin Park Zoo. Be sure to visit the education station inside the Tropical Forest, where you’ll learn about the amazing adaptations of animals during the cold […]
On November 18, guests are invited to attend a going away party at Franklin Park Zoo for western lowland gorilla Okpara, affectionately known as Okie. The 24-year-old gorilla will soon move to his new home at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans where it is hoped that he will be successful in starting a family […]
A dozen Berklee College of Music students will be performing music for not only Zoo guests, but for the animals that call Franklin Park Zoo home, as part of a collaboration between the Movement at Berklee program and Zoo New England’s Animal Care department. From 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. performances will be held throughout […]
Join ESAC for our annual TASTE of Jamaica Plain fundraiser event. We'll enjoy delicious food from a wide variety of neighborhood restaurants, live music, and a silent auction at the Franklin Park Zoo's Tropical Forest exhibit. Your event tickets and auction wins all help support the important community work of ESAC including GED education to […]
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