Sunday, August 16:
• Franklin Park Zoo will be open for daytime guests. Due to events taking place outside the Zoo, traffic and parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Franklin Park. Circuit Drive will be closed, and barriers may be in place on some roadways. If you encounter a barrier, please identify yourself as a Zoo visitor. Parking will be available in the Zoo’s parking lots, though there may be periods when roads or parking areas are temporarily inaccessible. We strongly encourage the use of public transportation or rideshare when possible.
• Franklin Park Zoo’s Boston Lights evening event will be closed on Sunday, August 16.
We appreciate your patience and understanding!
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Zoo New England prioritizes recycling and composting through a variety of programs that benefit wildlife, guests and animals alike. From recycling bottles, electronics and holiday lights to repurposing materials for animal enrichment, these efforts support conservation initiatives and reduce environmental impact.
We participate in comingled recycling practices onsite. Guests at both Franklin Park and Stone Zoos are encouraged to recycle their used cans and bottles in receptacles throughout the Zoos.
Zoo New England participates with zoos and aquariums across the globe in the “Gorillas on the Line” mobile phone recycling campaign to help save gorillas in the wild. Guests can recycle their used electronics year-round in Franklin Park Zoo's Tropical Forest (near the gorilla exhibit) or at Stone Zoo near the giftshop.
During the holiday season, guests can drop off used or non-functioning strings of lights and extension cords at our recycling bins at both Zoos. Recycling proceeds support our conservation partner, Lion Landscapes, in their efforts to protect lions and their habitats.
At Stone Zoo, compost made from animal manure is used to nourish vegetable gardens and flower beds. Keep an eye out for our compost sign during your visit, or download a copy to learn more!
The animals benefit from recycling, too! We repurpose items like egg cartons, paper towel rolls and phone books for animal enrichment. We use reusable containers for animals’ diets, and we even use shredded paper bags for animal bedding.
