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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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    Franklin Park Zoo

    1 Franklin Park Road
    Boston, MA 02121

      |   Official Website

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  • • Current Events

      05/26/12- 09/03/12

      Dinosaurs are coming to Franklin Park Zoo! Franklin Park Zoo Dinosaurs are coming to Franklin Park Zoo! Presented by Franklin Park Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo May 26-September 3, 2012 As visitors are immersed in a prehistoric journey through time at Franklin Park Zoo’s Zoorassic Park, they will be enthralled by the vast array of fascinating dinosaurs awaiting them. Journey into prehistoric times and encounter dinosaurs including a Chasmosaurus and baby, a Cryolophosaurus, a Dilophosaurus and many others all nestled within the trees, bushes and undergrowth for a truly realistic experience. These large animatronic dinosaurs will excite visitors of all ages with their...

      05/26/12- 09/08/12

      Discover Aussie Aviary at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo Discover Aussie Aviary at Franklin Park Zoo Presented by Franklin Park Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo May 26-September 8, 2012 The Aussie Aviary is home to hundreds of brightly-colored, free-flying budgies! Visit Aussie Aviary and marvel at these fascinating and beautiful birds while they surround you in a fully interactive and unforgettable experience. When: Resumes summer hours Memorial Day weekend Saturday, May 26, 2012 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, weekends

  • • Upcoming Events

      06/16/12	Red Sox Kid Nation Day at Franklin Park Zoo, June 16 Franklin Park Zoo Red Sox Kid Nation Day at Franklin Park Zoo, June 16 Presented by Franklin Park Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo June 16, 2012 In honor of Franklin Park Zoo and Fenway Park’s 100th anniversaries, the Zoo is offering free admission to members of Red Sox Kid Nation on June 16! The 100th visitor to present his/her RSKN card will receive a gift bag filled with items from the Zoo and Red Sox Kid Nation. Join us for a day of baseball-themed fun as our zookeepers and our animals exhibit their Red Sox pride! Mascots Wally and Chloe the giraffe will greet Zoo visitors from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. In...
      06/16/12- 09/16/12	Butterfly Landing Franklin Park Zoo Butterfly Landing Presented by Franklin Park Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo June 16-September 16, 2012 Watch in amazement as butterflies flutter around you in Butterfly Landing at Franklin Park Zoo. At Butterfly Landing, guests have the opportunity to stroll through this tranquil environment filled with hundreds of butterflies. This tented, outdoor exhibit also features several garden beds, a pond and soothing surround-sound music. Butterfly Landing is a seasonal exhibit and will be open June 16 through mid-September (weather permitting).
      06/17/12	Celebrate Fathers' Day at the Zoo Franklin Park Zoo Celebrate Fathers' Day at the Zoo Presented by Franklin Park Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo June 17, 2012 Bring Dad along with the entire family to either Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo for a memorable day visiting with all of the unforgettable animals that call the Zoos home. Both Zoos will be honoring Dad with free admission on Father’s Day! Be sure to check out our proud fathers with their offspring, like gorilla Kit and his three daughters at Franklin Park Zoo and white-cheeked gibbon Kien Nahn with his eight-month-old offspring Paddy!
      07/07/12	Enrichment Day Franklin Park Zoo Enrichment Day Presented by Franklin Park Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo July 7, 2012 Enrichment excites all the animals’ senses and can be offered by zookeepers in a variety of different ways such as novelty foods, sounds, smells, boxes, bags, and toys. Environmental enrichment encourages animals to use their natural abilities and behaviors to interact with their environment. Visit Franklin Park Zoo on July 7 and discover why enrichment is so important. Throughout the day, guests will have the opportunity to see many of the animals receive enrichment items made...

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/26/12- 09/03/12

    Dinosaurs are coming to Franklin Park Zoo! Franklin Park Zoo Dinosaurs are coming to Franklin Park Zoo! Presented by Franklin Park Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo May 26-September 3, 2012 As visitors are immersed in a prehistoric journey through time at Franklin Park Zoo’s Zoorassic Park, they will be enthralled by the vast array of fascinating dinosaurs awaiting them. Journey into prehistoric times and encounter dinosaurs including a Chasmosaurus and baby, a Cryolophosaurus, a Dilophosaurus and many others all nestled within the trees, bushes and undergrowth for a truly realistic experience. These large animatronic dinosaurs will excite visitors of all ages with their...

    05/26/12- 09/08/12

    Discover Aussie Aviary at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo Discover Aussie Aviary at Franklin Park Zoo Presented by Franklin Park Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo May 26-September 8, 2012 The Aussie Aviary is home to hundreds of brightly-colored, free-flying budgies! Visit Aussie Aviary and marvel at these fascinating and beautiful birds while they surround you in a fully interactive and unforgettable experience. When: Resumes summer hours Memorial Day weekend Saturday, May 26, 2012 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, weekends

  • Upcoming Events

    06/16/12	Red Sox Kid Nation Day at Franklin Park Zoo, June 16 Franklin Park Zoo Red Sox Kid Nation Day at Franklin Park Zoo, June 16 Presented by Franklin Park Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo June 16, 2012 In honor of Franklin Park Zoo and Fenway Park’s 100th anniversaries, the Zoo is offering free admission to members of Red Sox Kid Nation on June 16! The 100th visitor to present his/her RSKN card will receive a gift bag filled with items from the Zoo and Red Sox Kid Nation. Join us for a day of baseball-themed fun as our zookeepers and our animals exhibit their Red Sox pride! Mascots Wally and Chloe the giraffe will greet Zoo visitors from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. In...
    06/16/12- 09/16/12	Butterfly Landing Franklin Park Zoo Butterfly Landing Presented by Franklin Park Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo June 16-September 16, 2012 Watch in amazement as butterflies flutter around you in Butterfly Landing at Franklin Park Zoo. At Butterfly Landing, guests have the opportunity to stroll through this tranquil environment filled with hundreds of butterflies. This tented, outdoor exhibit also features several garden beds, a pond and soothing surround-sound music. Butterfly Landing is a seasonal exhibit and will be open June 16 through mid-September (weather permitting).
    06/17/12	Celebrate Fathers' Day at the Zoo Franklin Park Zoo Celebrate Fathers' Day at the Zoo Presented by Franklin Park Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo June 17, 2012 Bring Dad along with the entire family to either Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo for a memorable day visiting with all of the unforgettable animals that call the Zoos home. Both Zoos will be honoring Dad with free admission on Father’s Day! Be sure to check out our proud fathers with their offspring, like gorilla Kit and his three daughters at Franklin Park Zoo and white-cheeked gibbon Kien Nahn with his eight-month-old offspring Paddy!
    07/07/12	Enrichment Day Franklin Park Zoo Enrichment Day Presented by Franklin Park Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo July 7, 2012 Enrichment excites all the animals’ senses and can be offered by zookeepers in a variety of different ways such as novelty foods, sounds, smells, boxes, bags, and toys. Environmental enrichment encourages animals to use their natural abilities and behaviors to interact with their environment. Visit Franklin Park Zoo on July 7 and discover why enrichment is so important. Throughout the day, guests will have the opportunity to see many of the animals receive enrichment items made...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/19/12	Franklin Park Zoo Kicks Off Summer with Centennial Celebration “Zoo 100 Day” Franklin Park Zoo
    05/13/12	Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    04/29/12	Ape Awareness Day Franklin Park Zoo
    04/22/12	Party for the Planet at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    02/20/12- 02/25/12	Franklin Park Zoo to host PreZOOdential Election Week Franklin Park Zoo
    02/10/12	Mark your calendar for a lively, courtship lecture, Sex at the Zoo Franklin Park Zoo
    02/01/12- 02/29/12	Playful Paws Playgroups 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