• Saturday, Sept. 13: Due to nearby events, traffic around Franklin Park Zoo may be heavier than usual. The Zoo will remain open—please allow extra travel time and plan your visit accordingly.
• Sunday, Sept. 14: Franklin Park Zoo will be closed for a private event. Boston Lights will still be open that evening. We appreciate your understanding!
1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121
617-541-LION (5466) Get Directions
There's so much to do at the zoo
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- Take your kids to the Zoo
- Host an event for your company
- Teach your students about conservation
- Go on a date
- Take your class on a field trip
- When I'm at Franklin Park Zoo
- When I'm at Stone Zoo
Feed the Budgies
Purchase a seed stick in our free-flight exhibit, and you're sure to make some colorful friends.
Boston Lights Glow Birthdays
Celebrate under the lights with a private party tent at Boston Lights!
Stone Zoo Tortoise Experience
Hang out with Stone Zoo's African spurred tortoises in this up-close and personal feeding experience with our shelled superstars!
Playground
Climb over, under and through our 10,000-square-foot playground, open year-round.
Our Conservation Impact
Explore our map to discover how we're making a global conservation impact.
Host your event at the Zoo
You host the party, and we'll bring along some WILD guests!
Volunteer at the Zoo
The passion, enthusiasm and dedication of volunteers help make Zoo New England thrive.
Animal Care Up Close
Take a careful look around each exhibit, and you'll likely see signs of Animal Enrichment.
Today at Franklin Park Zoo
Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
6:00 – 10:30 p.m.
Today at Stone Zoo
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
Upcoming Special Events
Aug. 1 - Sept. 30, 6:00 – 10:30 p.m. | Oct. 1 - Nov. 2, 5:00 - 10:30 p.m.,Franklin Park Zoo
September 20, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.,Franklin Park Zoo
September 21, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.,Stone Zoo
October 18 & 19, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.,Stone Zoo
October 25 & 26, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.,Franklin Park Zoo
Connect With Us
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Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
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Today at Stone Zoo
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
Upcoming Special Events
Aug. 1 - Sept. 30, 6:00 – 10:30 p.m. | Oct. 1 - Nov. 2, 5:00 - 10:30 p.m.,Franklin Park Zoo
September 20, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.,Franklin Park Zoo
September 21, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.,Stone Zoo
October 18 & 19, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.,Stone Zoo
October 25 & 26, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.,Franklin Park Zoo
