Program Calendar
Zootopia
Franklin Park Zoo June 6, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Our annual fundraising gala is an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world.
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Zootopia
Franklin Park Zoo June 6, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Our annual fundraising gala is an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world.
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Zootopia
Franklin Park Zoo June 6, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Our annual fundraising gala is an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world.
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Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Ales & Tails
Stone Zoo May 16, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Walk on the wild side while enjoying local craft beverages!
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Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Zootopia
Franklin Park Zoo June 6, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Our annual fundraising gala is an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world.
Learn More
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
National Cougar Day
Stone Zoo June 13, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Soccer Safari
Franklin Park Zoo June 20, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Father's Day at ZNE
Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo June 21, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Penguin Days
Franklin Park Zoo June 21, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
World Giraffe Day
Franklin Park Zoo June 21, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Cougar Feeding and Enrichment Demonstration
Stone Zoo 9:50 a.m.
Watch our care team provide enrichment for the cougars during a special feeding session. It's always up to our animals when and how they engage with enrichment, so while feeding sessions begin at a scheduled time, they may choose to eat at any point throughout the day.
Location: Treasures of the Sierra Madre, Cougar Habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Jaguar Feeding and Enrichment Demonstration
Stone Zoo 10:10 a.m.
Watch our care team provide enrichment for the jaguar during a special feeding session. It's always up to our animals when and how they engage with enrichment, so while feeding sessions begin at a scheduled time, they may choose to eat at any point throughout the day.
Location: Treasures of the Sierra Madre, Jaguar Habitat
Weather permitting
Lynx Feeding and Enrichment Demonstration
Stone Zoo 10:45 a.m.
Watch our care team provide enrichment for the lynx during a special feeding session. It's always up to our animals when and how they engage with enrichment, so while feeding sessions begin at a scheduled time, they may choose to eat at any point throughout the day.
Location: Yukon Creek, Lynx Habitat
Weather permitting
Snow Leopard Enrichment and Feeding Demonstration
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Watch our care team provide enrichment for the snow leopard during a special feeding session. It's always up to our animals when and how they engage with enrichment, so while feeding sessions begin at a scheduled time, they may choose to eat at any point throughout the day.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Bourbon and BBQ
Stone Zoo June 27, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Round up your crew for a flavor-packed night of food, drinks and wild fun.
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Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Conservation Takes Flight
Stone Zoo July 28, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the remarkable comeback of the bald eagle in the Northeast.
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Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Snake Discovery Station
Stone Zoo July 16, 10:00
In celebration of World Snake Day, join us to learn all about the Eastern hognose snake and how Zoo New England’s amazing Field Conservation team is working to protect them and the greater Massachusetts ecosystem.
Location: Bear Habitat, Yukon Creek
Weather permitting
World Snake Day
Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo July 16, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo
Not all heroes wear capes — some have scales! Discover the hidden wonders of some of the world's most misunderstood animals.
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Snake Discovery Station
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
In celebration of World Snake Day, join us to learn all about the Eastern hognose snake and how Zoo New England’s amazing Field Conservation team is working to protect them and the greater Massachusetts ecosystem.
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods
Weather permitting
Snake Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Not all heroes wear capes-- some have scales! In celebration of World Snake Day, join our educators to talk about snakes and how they help us every day.
Location: Slytherin Habitat, Tropical Forest
Snake Ambassador Encounter
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
In celebration of World Snake Day, come to the Animal Discovery Center to say hello to a mystery snake ambassador!
Location: Animal Discovery Center
Snake Discovery Station
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
In celebration of World Snake Day, learn about snakes with our passionate ZooTeens.
Location: Lion Habitat, Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Snake Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Not all heroes wear capes-- some have scales! In celebration of World Snake Day, join our educators to talk about snakes and how they help us every day.
Location: Jaguar Habitat, Sierra Madre
Weather permitting
Snake Takeover
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
In celebration of World Snake Day, meet one of our snake ambassadors!
Location: Hippo Theater, Tropical Forest
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Snake Discovery Station
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
In celebration of World Snake Day, join our educators to learn all about snakes!
Location: African Spurred Tortoise Habitat, Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Snake Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
In celebration of World Snake Day, meet one of our snake ambassadors!
Location: Animal Discovery Center
Snake Ambassador Encounter
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
In celebration of World Snake Day, meet one of our snake ambassadors!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods
Weather permitting
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
America Through Animals
Franklin Park Zoo July 18, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a guided walking tour through Franklin Park Zoo.
Learn More
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Bonsai Show
Franklin Park Zoo July 31 - August 2 , Franklin Park Zoo
Discover the beauty and artistry of bonsai and Ikebana in this vibrant outdoor display.
Learn More
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Serengeti Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn more about the amazing animals of the Serengeti.
Location: Serengeti Crossing
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Bonsai Show
Franklin Park Zoo July 31 - August 2 , Franklin Park Zoo
Discover the beauty and artistry of bonsai and Ikebana in this vibrant outdoor display.
Learn More
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Bonsai Show
Franklin Park Zoo July 31 - August 2 , Franklin Park Zoo
Discover the beauty and artistry of bonsai and Ikebana in this vibrant outdoor display.
Learn More
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Discovery Station
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Outback Chat & Experience
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Say “G’day Mate!” to the incredible animals of Franklin Park Zoo's Outback Trail, including kangaroos, wallabies, and more!
Location: Outback Trail
Weather permitting
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cars and Critters
Stone Zoo August 22, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Wild about cars? Rev your engines on over to Stone Zoo!
Learn More
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
African Painted Dog Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Discover the incredible adaptations that make African painted dogs expert hunters. Learn about the conservation efforts we support to help protect this endangered species in the wild.
Location: Painted dog habitat by the Zoo's Giraffe entrance.
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
African Painted Dog Discovery Station
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Discover the incredible adaptations that make African painted dogs expert hunters. Learn about the conservation efforts we support to help protect this endangered species in the wild.
Location: Painted dog habitat by the Zoo's Giraffe entrance.
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Outback Chat & Experience
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Say “G’day Mate!” to the incredible animals of Franklin Park Zoo's Outback Trail, including kangaroos, wallabies, and more!
Location: Outback Trail
Weather permitting
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Aussie Aviary
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Bear Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear habitat
Weather permitting
Petting Zoo
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats.
Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Penguin Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species.
Location: African Penguin Coast
Weather permitting
Flamingo Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
From their bright pink feathers to their unique way of feeding, these birds have plenty of surprises. Have your questions ready for our educators!
Location: Caribbean Coast
Weather permitting
Lion Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Giraffe Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting
Tortoise Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Join our educator to learn all about African tortoises — from their slow-and-steady lifestyle to the important role they play in their ecosystems.
Location: African tortoise habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Gibbon Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Learn how we care for our gibbon family at the zoo and how you can join us to protect primates around the world.
Location: Gibbon habitat
Weather permitting
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Programs & Events for July 12, 2026
- Both Zoos
- Franklin Park Zoo
- Stone Zoo
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