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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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  • Butterflyoasis Box

    Butterfly Oasis Grand Opening Celebration

    Stone Zoo
    July 27, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

    Celebrate the opening of our all-new Butterfly Oasis exhibit!

  • Amari is turning 8, and we're ready to celebrate!

    Franklin Park Zoo
    July 28, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Save Hicatee Box

    Conservation Conversation: Saving the Central American River Turtle

    Franklin Park Zoo
    July 31, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

    Join us for a presentation with our conservation partners to hear about their work with one of the world’s most endangered turtle species.

  • Bostonlights Logo Box (1)

    Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

    Franklin Park Zoo
    August 2 - November 3 (Closed August 24)

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

  • Macaws Scarlet Box

    Summer Send-Off Bash

    Stone Zoo
    August 17, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

    Soak up the last of summer fun before heading back to school!

  • Greatbeyond Travel Box.

    Great Beyond Adventures


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

  • Zootopia Box (2)

    Zootopia

    Franklin Park Zoo

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