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Sunday, Nov. 8: Due to the BAA ½ marathon route, Franklin Park Zoo will have a delayed opening at noon. We look forward to seeing you at the zoo!

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guest feeding a sloth during Stone Zoo's Sloth Experience

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Attractions

🐾 Animal Connections

  • Animal Experiences: See the Zoo from a new point of view! Get closer to amazing animals and connect with our education specialists during these exclusive experiences.
  • Petting Zoo (Seasonal): Get up close and pet our friendly Nigerian dwarf goats at the Barnyard.

🎠 Carousel & Jungle Fun Ride

Daytime: Weekends only, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m
Age: Ages 3+, children only
Price: $3/member child (membership ID required) | $4/non-member child
➤ Rides are weather and staff dependent. Please call Guest Services at 781-438-6321 in advance for availability. Rides are not included in regular admission.

🛝 Playground

Hours: Open during daytime hours; closed during evening Jack-O'-Lantern Nights
Slide, climb and swing your way through this colorful attraction that is, quite literally, the playground of your kids' dreams. The playground’s design is based off of elements from drawings made by children asked to put crayons to paper to create their dream playground. Come live the dream!

🛴 ScooterPal Rental

Rev up your Zoo adventure by renting a motorized ScooterPal at our Admissions booth. Choose from five fun pals—rhino, lion, giraffe, bear, or leopard—and off you go with a ZOOm!
➤ Daytime rental only
➤ Availability may vary based on weather conditions and crowd safety. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Guest Services at 781-438-6321.
➤ Rental information and rules of the road