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The Movement at Berklee visits Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA, United States

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 the zoo in front of various exhibits, where guests can discover how animals respond to this special kind of animal…

Free with zoo admission ticket

Fun in the Tropics at Franklin Park Zoo

Longing for an island getaway? Escape to the Tropics with the Zoo’s young professionals group, The Wild Things, at Franklin Park Zoo! Join us in your best luau gear and dance your way through the Tropical Forest with music from a live DJ and compete in animal-themed games with friends! Watch the ring-tail lemurs as they discover tropical themed treats as enrichment in their decorated exhibit, and don’t miss special opportunities to meet some of…

$25. – $40.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Zoo! Bring in Your Mom to See Ours

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA, United States

Help us celebrate your mom (and all of ours!) at Franklin Park and Stone Zoos this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, with free admission for all mothers throughout the day. Bring Mom along with the entire family to either Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo for a memorable day spent discovering all of the incredible animals at each Zoo! Be sure to look for all of the animal moms – at Franklin Park Zoo, say…

Free – $16.95

Be a Super Hero for Endangered Species at Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA, United States

Calling all conservation heroes! Meet your favorite Super Heroes and learn how you can be a superhero for endangered species! Tigers, western lowland gorillas and ring-tailed lemurs are just a few of the endangered species who reside at Franklin Park Zoo and act as ambassadors for their populations around the world. Join us on Saturday, May 19 for Endangered Species Day to discover more about these incredible animals and ask questions directly to zookeepers. Guests…

$11.95 – $16.95

Dinos will ROAR into Boston this Memorial Day

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA, United States

They roamed the Earth 65 million years ago and soon visitors to Franklin Park Zoo will have the unique opportunity to stroll amongst the giants that used to rule the planet when Destination Dino opens May 26. As visitors are immersed in a prehistoric journey through time at Destination Dino, they will be enthralled by the vast array of fascinating dinosaurs awaiting them at every turn. With more than a dozen moving, roaring, life-like animatronic…

$11.95 – $16.95

Spend an enchanting day at Franklin Park Zoo’s Butterfly Hollow

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA, United States

Explore the newly decorated Butterfly Hollow (formerly known as Butterfly Landing) at Franklin Park Zoo! Stroll through this tranquil exhibit filled with bright, beautiful butterflies featuring garden beds, a pond and fanciful music. As you stroll through this magical space, be sure to look for all of the enchanting fairy houses nestled within the space. Learn about the butterfly life cycle and see how many different species you can spot throughout your stroll. Stop by…

General Zoo Admission, http://www.zoonewengland.org/franklin-park-zoo/buy-tickets

Meet the Keepers Day at Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA, United States

In celebration of National Zookeeper Appreciation Week, Franklin Park Zoo invites guests for a special day to see what it’s like to be a zookeeper! See some of the day to day activities zookeepers participate in, such as feedings and trainings! Join us for special scheduled zookeeper encounters, where guests can ask questions directly to the Zoo’s staff and discover what it’s like to work with the animals every day. Zoo New England’s dedicated team…

General Zoo Admission, http://www.zoonewengland.org/franklin-park-zoo/buy-tickets

Save the day with PJ Masks at Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA, United States

Save the day with the PJ Masks at Franklin Park Zoo on Saturday, August 4! Don’t miss this action-packed day as you meet and pose for photos with the mystery-solving heroes from the hit series on Disney Junior. Guests are invited to come dressed as their favorite PJ Masks hero – and don’t forget the camera! *PJ Masks characters will be available for photos in half-hour increments at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and…

Included with admission to Franklin Park Zoo

Celebrate World Lion Day at Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA, United States

Take pride in your ROAR and let it be heard in honor of World Lion Day, celebrated in August. Visit the Kalahari Kingdom inside Franklin Park Zoo to see 9-year-old lion brothers, Dinari and Kamaia, and get to know more about them as you ask questions directly to staff during zookeeper chats. Unleash you inner big cat with lion-themed crafts and activities and learn more about these majestic animals and why conservation efforts on their…

Included with admission to Franklin Park Zoo

Brew at the Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA, United States

Don’t miss the ninth 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 (weather permitting) will be open for this event, with the exception of the seasonal Butterfly Landing exhibit. Sip some delicious brews and visit with western lowland gorillas, ring-tailed lemurs, pygmy hippos, and other species in…

$60 – $65

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