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Due to the nor’easter and high winds:
• Saturday, Sept. 26: Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo are closed all day, including Franklin Park Zoo's evening Boston Lights. 
• Sunday, Sept. 27: Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo will be closed all day.
Ticket holders will be automatically refunded. Please email ZNEMembership@zoonewengland.org with ticketing questions. 
Please travel safely, and we look forward to welcoming you on another day!

 

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ZooLights

Stone Zoo

November 20 - January 3, 4:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
ZooLights is held at Stone Zoo in Stoneham, MA

Step into Stone Zoo's sparkling winter wonderland and stroll along tree-lined paths aglow with thousands of twinkling lights. This year, discover exciting new displays, including a transformed Yukon Creek that will dazzle as a candy-themed winter wonderland. As you explore Yukon Creek, be sure to marvel at the festive model train set.

Group Discounts

Book a sparkling night out for your group of 20 or more at Stone Zoo's ZooLights and save!

Purchase tickets at a discounted rate of $12 per person for groups of 20+ guests. 

  • Excludes Saturdays and Thanksgiving weekend.
  • Tickets are required for all guests. Children under age 2 are admitted free.
  • Group reservations are valid only for the date listed on the reservation.
  • Payment is due when you arrive for your visit. Please present your group admissions form/invoice at the admissions booth and make payment at that time.
  • We are unable to accept purchase orders or provide invoices for payment at a later date.
  • All guests must present a valid ticket for entry.
  • Group leaders are responsible for distributing tickets to all members of their group
  • Refunds for overpayments will not be issued and cannot be applied to future visits.
ZooLights Group Reservation Request Form

Questions? Contact 617-379-5151 or email groups@zoonewengland.org

Visit with Santa

Add a little magic to your holiday cards with a meet-and-greet with Santa! Share your Christmas wishes and capture a cherished moment with Jolly Old Saint Nick himself. 

Dates and details coming soon!

Hot Chocolate with the Reindeer

Make your holiday season extra merry by reserving a spot in our Hot Chocolate with the Reindeer event!

Get into the holiday spirit as you meet Holly and Aoife, our resident reindeer. It’s a festive treat the whole family will enjoy.

Advance online ticket purchase is required. Includes ZooLights admission.

Tickets & Full Details

Rides & Attractions

Hop on the Carousel, Jungle Fun, and VR rides each night during ZooLights. And be sure to check out our limited-time “Elf Power” VR experience!

Rides are weather and staff dependent. To check availability, please contact Stone Zoo Guest Services at 781-438-6321. 

Holiday Parties

Host your holiday gathering in the Holiday Pavilion at Stone Zoo’s ZooLights, where guests can mix, mingle and be merry amid a wonderland of lights.

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