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Zootopia

Zootopia

Franklin Park Zoo

June 7, 2025

Save the date for Zootopia 2025!

About Zootopia

Zootopia at Franklin Park Zoo promises an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world! We invite you to join us with special animal guests for a delicious plated dinner, wild cocktails, and exciting auctions to benefit your Zoos.

Proceeds from Zootopia directly benefit Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo and help further our mission to inspire and educate the next generation of conservation stewards and leaders.

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!
 


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 Monday, April 28, 2025. Please email questions to YoungConservationistAward@zoonewengland.org.

A look back at Zootopia 2024

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, our guests and everyone who helped make our 2024 gala a record-setting and memorable success. Our generous supporters helped raise more than $810,000, empowering Zoo New England to build on our mission of conservation, education and exemplary animal care at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo. Thank you!