Special Offers

Franklin Park Zoo proudly participates in the City of Boston’s “Boston Family Days” program, offering students and their families meaningful opportunities to spark curiosity, connect with the natural world and create lasting memories.

Beginning in January 2025, on the first and second Sunday of each month from January 2025 to December 2026, Franklin Park Zoo will offer free admission for every student living in Boston enrolled in grades K-12 or Boston Pre-K and two of their family members. 

ConnectorCare cardholders receive general admission for $11 per person, including a $1 transaction fee for each ticket, for up to four people at both Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo. Please use promo code CARE when purchasing tickets to receive this admission price. Please be ready to present your card at the Admissions booth upon arrival. Offer is only valid for Massachusetts residents through Dec. 31, 2024.

If you have any questions, please call 617-989-2076 and our staff will be happy to assist you.

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We are proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, Massachusetts Health Connector, and Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, by broadening accessibility to cultural programming. See the full list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

Discounted General Admission Tickets

Massachusetts EBT and WIC cardholders receive general daytime admission for $5 per person, for up to four people. Offer is valid for Massachusetts residents through Dec. 31, 2024. 

Online Tickets: To receive the EBT/WIC discount for online purchases, you will need to verify your eligibility prior to purchasing your tickets. You will be prompted to log into or create an account with ID.Me to verify your identity and EBT/WIC affiliation. For help troubleshooting the Id.me application, please visit the ID.me Help Center.

Gate Tickets: If purchasing tickets at the gate, please be ready to present your card at the Admissions booth upon arrival.

Discounted Family Membership

For $40, EBT and WIC cardholders can become Family Level members and enjoy free general daytime admission to Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo year-round. This membership includes two named adult cardholders and up to four children. Memberships are intended for one household, and are non-refundable and non-transferrable. As a Zoo New England member, you also receive discounts on food and gift purchases, party rentals, education programs, invites to members-only events and exhibit previews.

To receive the EBT/WIC discount, you will need to verify your eligibility prior to purchasing your membership. You will be prompted to log into or create an account with ID.Me to verify your identity and EBT/WIC affiliation. For help troubleshooting the Id.me application, please visit the ID.me Help Center.

Please Note:

• Offer is only valid for Massachusetts residents through Dec. 31, 2024.
• P-EBT cards are not eligible for this discount.
• You may also purchase an EBT/WIC Membership at our admissions gates any time we're open.

 ZooLights and Boston Lights

We offer discounted tickets for EBT/WIC cardholders at our annual events, ZooLights at Stone Zoo, and Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo. 

Contact Us

Please call 617-989-2076 with any questions, and our staff will be happy to assist you. 

We are proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, Massachusetts Health Connector, and Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, by broadening accessibility to cultural programming. See the full list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

Zoo New England offers admission discounts for groups of 10 or more non-members. 
More Information

To use the library discount, you must present the physical library ticket at the Zoo's admission booth. Reservations are not required for this discount. Please note: we will not accept any confirmation emails; you must have the physical ticket. Check with your library about when to pick up the pass, as many libraries are closed on weekends. 

Library passes may be used for general daytime admission only. They cannot be used for our evening Boston Lights or ZooLights events.

Contact us for more information.

Military:

All active military personnel and their dependents receive a 50 percent discount on general, daytime admission. Active military personnel also receive discounts on membership.

To receive the military discount for online purchases, you will need to verify your eligibility prior to purchasing your tickets. You will be prompted to log into or create an account with ID.Me to verify your identity and affiliation. For help troubleshooting the Id.me application, please visit the ID.me Help Center.

Teachers:

Teachers who are part of MTA, BTU, or AFT- MA chapter receive a 50 percent discount on general, daytime admission. Teachers also receive discounts on membership. Please be ready to present the appropriate ID for each individual. Offer available at admissions gate for in-person rates only, not online tickets. 

Reciprocal Memberships:

Members of many AZA accredited institutions receive a 50 percent discount on general, daytime admission. 

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CityPASS ticket holders do not need advance reservations. Simply purchase CityPASS online, then show your mobile ticket QR code to the Admissions attendant at the gate to enter.