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Take a look at our upcoming special events below, or visit our daily calendar to see what's happening on the day of your visit!

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  • Bostonlights Logo Child Box2

    Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

    Franklin Park Zoo
    Through November 3, 5:00 – 10:30 p.m.

    Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

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  • Fieldconservation Staff Box

    Biodiversity Walks


    Various dates in November

    Experience Autumn’s amazing adaptations in Franklin Park.

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  • Berklee Music Lion Box

    Music through the Zoo

    Franklin Park Zoo
    November 2, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

    Our animals will enjoy musical interludes as a form of enrichment courtesy of the Berklee College of Music.

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    Celebrate our Cougar Sisters' Birthday

    Stone Zoo
    November 3, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

    Join us in celebrating Maple and Willow’s first birthday!

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  • Veterans Day

    Free Admission for Veterans on Nov. 11

    Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo
    November 11, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    In honor of Veterans Day, admission to our Zoos will be free on Nov.11 for veterans and their immediate family members.

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    ZooLights

    Stone Zoo
    November 15 - January 5, 4:00 - 9:30 p.m. (Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day)

    Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.

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  • Santa Boy Box

    Visit with Santa

    Stone Zoo
    Monday - Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Dec. 18

    Add a little magic to your holiday cards with a meet-and-greet with Santa.

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  • Reindeer Lights Box

    Hot Chocolate with the Reindeer

    Stone Zoo
    Friday - Sunday, 3:30 - 4:00 p.m., Nov. 15 – Dec. 22

    Enjoy delicious hot chocolate while learning more about Holly and Aoife, our resident reindeer. Your ticket includes admission to ZooLights.

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    Ellen Slotnick

    Great Beyond Adventures


    Join Zoo New England and Great Beyond Adventures on the trip of a lifetime to Uganda.

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  • Zootopia Box (2)

    Zootopia

    Franklin Park Zoo
    June 7, 2025

    Mark your calendar for our annual fundraising gala and an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world.

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