Orchid Adventure

Brighten a winter day surrounded by beauty, curiosity and conservation!

Included with general Zoo admission. No additional purchase or reservation is required for Zoo members. Last entry at 3:00 p.m.

This immersive experience returns to Franklin Park Zoo’s Tropical Forest Pavilion, spotlighting stunning orchids from habitats around the world.

Cabinets of Curiosity
Take a trip back in time to the Victorian Era, where early nature enthusiasts displayed plants, shells, feathers, fossils, and other wonders in curiosity cabinets. Uniting rare orchids, repurposed furniture, fascinating biofacts and vibrant plant life, Orchid Adventure blends conservation history with a gorgeous visual aesthetic.

Orchids & Animals
Orchid species from the animals’ native regions will be displayed alongside their habitats—highlighting the role of biodiversity in healthy ecosystems. Look for Asian orchids near Jye the clouded leopard, African species near lemurs, pygmy hippos, and gorillas, and Central American orchids alongside the tapir, giant anteater, and cotton-top tamarins.

Tours, Take-Home & Hands-On Fun
Explore this botanical wonderland with guided orchid tours, scavenger hunt, and hands-on orchid mounting workshops led by our Horticulture team. Want to take one home? Don’t miss the orchid sale on Sunday, March 8.