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Zootopia

Franklin Park Zoo

June 6, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Zootopia is back at Franklin Park Zoo for an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world!

Tickets & Sponsorships

Join us for an unforgettable night featuring animal encounters, conservation and education stations, delicious dinner and drinks, exciting auctions, and more to benefit your Zoos. We're excited to have Matt Noyes, Co-Founder and President of 1DegreeOutside, and Latoyia Edwards, Morning Anchor for NBC10 Boston and NECN, returning as our hosts for the evening.

New this year, explore our expanded African Experience habitat! See zebras, ostriches and wildebeest on the African Savannah, and penguins swimming in the new, state-of-the-art African Penguin Coast.

Your support of Zootopia directly benefits Zoo New England's Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo, advancing our mission to save species from extinction, educate guests about wildlife and wild places, and promote critical conservation projects in Boston and beyond. By giving, you inspire the next generation of conservation stewards and connect people of all ages to the wonders of our natural world.

Thank you for making this important work possible!

Submit your nominations for the Young Conservationist Award

Do you know an outstanding youth who is an advocate for wildlife and conservation? Nominate them for the Young Conservationist Award!
 

Submit a Nomination


As part of the Zootopia celebration, we're excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Young Conservationist Award.

The nominated youth should be enrolled in grades 3 through 12, have demonstrated a positive commitment to conservation at large and/or Zoo New England’s mission, and have engaged in some outstanding action to support this. 

The award, which includes a $2,500 scholarship, will be presented at the Zootopia gala to further the recipient's project, conservation work and education. The winner and two adults will receive complimentary tickets to Zootopia to participate in the awards ceremony.

Nominations for the Young Conservationist Award are being accepted through April 10, 2026. Please email questions to YoungConservationistAward@zoonewengland.org.

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