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Franklin Park Zoo

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Franklin Park Zoo, founded in 1913, is the 72-acre site nestled in Boston’s historic Franklin Park, long considered the “crown jewel” of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace Park System. Highlights of Franklin Park Zoo’s collection include the African lions of the Kalahari Kingdom, Masai giraffe and Grevy’s zebra of the Giraffe Savannah, and western lowland gorillas of the Tropical Forest.

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  • Contact Info

    Franklin Park Zoo

    1 Franklin Park Road
    Boston, MA 02121

      |   Official Website

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  • Accessibility Services

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  • • Current Events

      02/01/12- 02/29/12

      Playful Paws Playgroups Franklin Park Zoo Playful Paws Playgroups Presented by Franklin Park Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo February 1-February 29, 2012 Get out of the house and bring your little one (18 months – 3 years) to the Zoo for some open play and animal exploration at the Playful Paws playgroups! Each class may include storytimes, animal encounters, biofacts, simple crafts and more! Classes are offered at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo.

  • • Upcoming Events

      02/20/12- 02/25/12

      Franklin Park Zoo to host PreZOOdential Election Week Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo to host PreZOOdential Election Week Presented by Franklin Park Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo February 20-February 25, 2012 In honor of Presidents’ Day and the 2012 Presidential election, Franklin Park Zoo will be hosting its own Zoo animal election for “President” of the Zoo. Throughout the week, families can learn about each of the candidates’ platforms, vote for their favorite candidate, celebrate with games and activities and discover what makes each animal unique! Kiki, a female western lowland gorilla, was inaugurated as the first Zoo President in 2006 and was...

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    02/01/12- 02/29/12

    Playful Paws Playgroups Franklin Park Zoo Playful Paws Playgroups Presented by Franklin Park Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo February 1-February 29, 2012 Get out of the house and bring your little one (18 months – 3 years) to the Zoo for some open play and animal exploration at the Playful Paws playgroups! Each class may include storytimes, animal encounters, biofacts, simple crafts and more! Classes are offered at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo.

  • Upcoming Events

    02/20/12- 02/25/12

    Franklin Park Zoo to host PreZOOdential Election Week Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo to host PreZOOdential Election Week Presented by Franklin Park Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo February 20-February 25, 2012 In honor of Presidents’ Day and the 2012 Presidential election, Franklin Park Zoo will be hosting its own Zoo animal election for “President” of the Zoo. Throughout the week, families can learn about each of the candidates’ platforms, vote for their favorite candidate, celebrate with games and activities and discover what makes each animal unique! Kiki, a female western lowland gorilla, was inaugurated as the first Zoo President in 2006 and was...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    02/10/12	Mark your calendar for a lively, courtship lecture, Sex at the Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    01/14/12	Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    01/04/12- 01/27/12	Sign-up for the Playful Paws Playgroups Franklin Park Zoo
    12/28/11- 12/29/11	Rainforest Rumble at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    11/25/11	Half Price Admission at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    11/05/11	Kabiri's Birthday at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    10/29/11- 10/30/11	Zoo Howl at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    10/16/11- 09/13/11	Farm Day at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    10/05/11- 10/23/11	Red-Panda Hay Sculpture at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    10/01/11- 10/09/11	Endangered Wildlife Artwork at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    09/14/11- 09/30/11	Seniors in September Promotion at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    08/21/11	Wish Kiki a Happy 30th Birthday! Franklin Park Zoo
    07/16/11- 07/21/11	Meet Franklin Park Zoo’s REAL ZookeepersDuring National Zookeeper Week, July 16-21! Franklin Park Zoo
    07/03/11	Enrichment Day at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    06/26/11	Children's Concert at the Franklin Park Zoo: Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys Franklin Park Zoo
    06/19/11	Celebrate Father's Day at the Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    06/18/11- 09/17/11	Franklin Park Zoo's Seasonal Butterfly Landing Exhibit Re-opens June 18th Franklin Park Zoo
    05/09/11- 09/17/11	Discover Aussie Aviary at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    05/08/11	Celebrate Mama's Day at the Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    04/16/11	Earth Day: Party for the Planet Franklin Park Zoo
    04/16/11- 04/24/11	Spend school vacation at Franklin Park Zoo! Franklin Park Zoo
    04/02/11- 10/01/11	Exhibit Debut! Giant Anteater at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    02/21/11- 02/26/11	Go Ape during School Vacation Week! Franklin Park Zoo
    01/15/11- 02/27/11	A Trip to the Tropics—without leaving Boston! Franklin Park Zoo
    12/29/10	Holiday-themed Enrichment Activity at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    10/30/10- 10/31/10	Zoo Howl Franklin Park Zoo
    10/02/10	First Annual Brew at the Zoo! Franklin Park Zoo
    09/10/10- 09/12/10	Baby Shower for Kiki the Gorilla at the Franklin Park Zoo! Franklin Park Zoo
    08/29/10	Franklin Park Zoo: Birthday Party for Two Gorillas! Franklin Park Zoo
    08/28/10	Franklin Park Zoo Concert with Squantch Franklin Park Zoo
    08/21/10	Franklin Park Zoo Concert with Silimbo D'Adeane Franklin Park Zoo
    08/14/10	Franklin Park Zoo Concert with Gina Seraichyk Franklin Park Zoo
    08/11/10	Roar Like a Lion, Pose Like a Camel & Flutter Like a Butterfly at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    08/10/10	Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park: Kendrick Oliver & the New Life Jazz Orchestra Franklin Park Zoo
    08/07/10	Franklin Park Zoo Concert with Justin Petty Franklin Park Zoo
    08/07/10	Franklin Park Zoo Concert with Justin Petty Franklin Park Zoo
    08/07/10- 08/09/10	Franklin Park Zoo Concert with Justin Petty Franklin Park Zoo
    07/23/10	Help Hamisi Celebrate His 1st Birthday at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    07/14/10	Celebrate Bastille Day at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    06/20/10	Father's Day at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    06/12/10	Flooky & The Beans Performance at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    04/30/10	Pajama Parties at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    04/20/10- 04/23/10	From Ants to Zebras at Franklin Park Zoo! Franklin Park Zoo
    04/18/10	Party for the Planet at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    03/06/10- 03/27/10	Kids’ Price Saturdays at Franklin Park Zoo! Franklin Park Zoo
    02/16/10- 02/19/10	Have a wild time during winter vacation Franklin Park Zoo! Franklin Park Zoo
    02/13/10- 02/20/10	Love is in the Air at Franklin Park Zoo! Franklin Park Zoo
    02/06/10- 02/07/10	Warm up in the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo! Franklin Park Zoo
    01/30/10- 01/31/10	Warm up in the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo! Franklin Park Zoo
    01/16/10- 01/17/10	Warm up in the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo! Franklin Park Zoo
    01/08/10- 01/09/10	Ape Rocks! Franklin Park Zoo
    12/30/09	Winter Program at Franklin Park Zoo- Bio-Protectors! Franklin Park Zoo
    12/29/09	Winter Program at Franklin Park Zoo- Zookeeping! Franklin Park Zoo
    11/24/09	Kimani is turning 5 at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    10/24/09- 10/25/09	Zoo Howl at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    10/03/09	Everyone's a Kid at the Zoo! Franklin Park Zoo
    09/05/09	Celebrate Vulture Awareness Day! Franklin Park Zoo
    06/21/09	Celebrate Father's Day at Franklin Park and Stone Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    06/13/09- 09/30/09	Butterfly Landing Reopening at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    05/10/09	Celebrate Mother's Day at Franklin Park Zoo-Mom's get in Free! Franklin Park Zoo
    04/26/09	Earth Day! Franklin Park Zoo
    04/20/09- 04/24/09	Conservation Week Franklin Park Zoo
    04/11/09	Bunny Bonanzoo Franklin Park Zoo
    03/08/09	Leap into Spring at Franklin Park Zoo! Franklin Park Zoo
    03/07/09- 02/28/09	Sing-a-Longs with Su Eaton! Franklin Park Zoo