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Due to the nor’easter and forecasted high winds,
• Friday, Sept. 25: the evening Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo will be closed.
• Saturday, Sept. 26: Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo will both be closed all day, including Franklin Park Zoo's evening Boston Lights. 
All 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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child watching penguin swimming underwater

African Penguin Coast


Dive into Penguin Coast, an immersive new habitat that brings you closer than ever to critically endangered African penguins.

Watch these playful birds swim through their outdoor habitat, and get an unforgettable look at them gliding beneath the surface from our underwater viewing area.

Young explorers can climb aboard a replica penguin rescue boat and discover how conservationists are helping protect these incredible animals in the wild. 

Committed to Conservation

This state-of-the-art habitat is a reflection of our commitment to conservation and sustainability. Through our partnership with SANCCOB (Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds), we support efforts to rescue, rehabilitate and protect African penguins and other seabirds in the wild. The habitat also features an energy-efficient geothermal system that helps heat and cool the penguin pool and building throughout the year while reducing environmental impact.