Franklin Park Zoo Special Events

Below is a listing of special events at Franklin Park Zoo. Unless otherwise stated, all events are free with paid regular Zoo admission. For more information, please call 617-989-2000.

 

 

Free Fun Friday at Franklin Park Zoo Sets Attendance Record!

On Friday, July 9, more people walked through the gates of Franklin Park Zoo than any other single day in the history of Zoo New England!  In total, 17,230 people visited Franklin Park Zoo, free of charge, as part of the Highland Street Foundation's Free Fun Friday program.  Check out the photos below from Franklin Park Zoo's biggest day ever, and be sure to visit the Highland Street Foundation website for information on all of this summer's Free Fun Fridays events - including Free Fun Friday at Stone Zoo on September 3!   

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Roar like a lion, pose like a camel and flutter like a butterfly

Stretch and relax during a complimentary day of yoga at Franklin Park Zoo

On Wednesday, August 11, join Boston yogi extraordinaire and master-level teacher, Rebecca Pacheco, for a special day of yoga at Franklin Park Zoo. All ages are invited to stretch, strengthen, and balance in poses named after the zoo’s animals!

The 15-year yoga veteran and creator of OmGal.com will lead three 45-minute outdoor classes for adults and children (any child younger than age 7 should be accompanied by an adult); demonstrating healthy poses that are beneficial to the body and fun for all ages! Event is FREE with regular paid admission.

Session times:

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
 

Please note: Class attendees are asked to bring their own mats or towels and meet on the grass near Serengeti Crossing. Please visit this page to see if class is cancelled due to the weather forecast. This event will not be rescheduled.

 

Everyone’s a kid at the Zoo!
Don’t miss the new “Kids’ Price Saturdays!” 

Feel like a kid again when visiting the Zoos! From 10:00 a.m. - noon on the first Saturday of every month, all guests will be charged the children's admission price ($8.00 at Franklin Park Zoo and $7.00 at Stone Zoo).

 

For special events at Stone Zoo click here.

Zoo New England offers a comprehensive sponsorship program tailored to your company's needs and marketing objectives. For additional event sponsorship information, please e-mail sponsorship@zoonewengland.com.

For information on hosting your own special event at the Zoo, click here.