Snow Leopards

Winter Visits

Hop out of hibernation and head to Stone Zoo this winter—there’s snow much to explore!

View fall/winter hours
The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
In cases of inclement weather, the Zoo may be closed. To check if we’re open on the day of your visit, please call 617-541-LION (5466).

Which animals am I likely to see?

Black bears
North American river otters
Snow leopards
Jaguar
Caribbean flamingos
Reindeer
Yak
and many others!

Are there any animals that might not be on exhibit?

Many animals are incredibly adaptable and can tolerate cold weather. But others aren’t as able to acclimate to the cold temperatures. When the temperature is too cold for them to enjoy their outdoor habitat, they stay indoors in their warm, off-exhibit space.

African spurred tortoises
The tortoises need to stay indoors and off exhibit if it's 50 degrees or below.
Roadrunner
The roadrunner, which can’t acclimate to colder temperatures, comes off exhibit around mid-October.
Primates
It has to be at least 40 degrees for our white-cheeked gibbons to be on exhibit. When the temperature is 40 degrees, the gibbons are given access to their warm, indoor off-exhibit space, so they can choose to be inside or outside.

Where can I go to warm up while visiting the Zoo?

Head to the indoor Animal Discovery Center, where you'll meet creatures small but mighty! The center features hands-on programming, interactive learning opportunities, and animal exhibits.