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Please note: On Wednesday April 24 at Franklin Park Zoo and Thursday, April 25 at Stone Zoo, volunteers, zoo employees and local emergency responders will take part in routine animal escape exercises. While the exercise is occurring, guests have the opportunity to participate in the evacuation portion, and may be asked to move to certain areas within the Zoo for a brief period of time (not to exceed 10 minutes). These exercises are an important part of our preparedness training, and we appreciate your participation and understanding. If you have any questions about what to expect, please don't hesitate to contact us at 617-989-2000 or info@zoonewengland.org.

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African lion

African Lion

Kalahari Kingdom

Even before you reach Kalahari Kingdom, you may hear our African lion's rumbling roars echoing far beyond his habitat, a call almost impossible to resist. Climb into a “crashed” land rover and come nose-to-nose with a lion sniffing around the hood of your car; exchange glances with this magnificent beast through a glass at a ranger station, or peek at him from across a moat as he soaks up the sun.

Get to know Franklin Park Zoo’s kori bustard M’guu on your next visit. M’guu was received as an egg from the Smithsonian National Zoo and was hatched and reared at Zoo New England in 2003.

Then make your way to our red river hog exhibit. These shapely swine will capture your hearts with their striking features and curious personalities.

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