Program Calendar
Family Fun Program
Franklin Park Zoo Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Family Fun Program
Franklin Park Zoo Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Family Fun Program
Franklin Park Zoo Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Family Fun Program
Franklin Park Zoo Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Family Fun Program
Franklin Park Zoo Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Family Fun Program
Franklin Park Zoo Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Hot Chocolate with the Red Pandas
Franklin Park Zoo Sunday, March 5, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Breakfast with the Birds
Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, March 18, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.
Enjoy a continental breakfast alongside Zoo educators and a few wild friends! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Gorillas
Franklin Park Zoo February 2, 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast in the Tropical Forest with our gorilla family. Registration required.strong text
Sloth Virtual Tour
Franklin Park Zoo June 27, 11:00
Join us behind the scenes, from the comfort of your own home or office, to virtually meet our sloths! Registration required.
Sloth Virtual Tour
Stone Zoo June 27, 11:00
Join us behind the scenes, from the comfort of your own home or office, to virtually meet our sloths! Registration required.
Sloth Virtual Tour
Franklin Park Zoo June 29, 11:00
Join us behind the scenes, from the comfort of your own home or office, to virtually meet our sloths! Registration required.
Sloth Virtual Tour
Stone Zoo June 29, 11:00
Join us behind the scenes, from the comfort of your own home or office, to virtually meet our sloths! Registration required.
Breakfast with the Goats
Franklin Park Zoo March 6, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Flamingos
Stone Zoo March 13, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Sloth
Stone Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Red Pandas
Franklin Park Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Porcupine
Stone Zoo March 21, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Sloth
Stone Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Sloth
Stone Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Kangaroos
Franklin Park Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Sloth
Stone Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Hippo
Franklin Park Zoo April 4, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Kangaroos
Franklin Park Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Reindeer
Stone Zoo April 11, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Yak
Stone Zoo April 17, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Fennec Fox
Franklin Park Zoo April 18, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us during your winter break! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Camel
Franklin Park Zoo April 20, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us during your winter break! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Kangaroos
Franklin Park Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Sloth
Stone Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Red Pandas
Franklin Park Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Breakfast with the Sloth
Franklin Park Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.
Zootopia
Franklin Park Zoo June 1, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Mark your calendar for our annual fundraising gala and an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world.
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Orchid Adventure Preview Party
Franklin Park Zoo February 1, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Be among the first to witness breathtaking orchid displays before Orchid Adventure officially opens to the public.
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Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo February 2 - March 10, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Explore the breathtaking world of orchids amidst the wild wonders of the Zoo.
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Bear Training Session
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Bear Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Meet our black bear brothers and learn how we can share habitats with our animal neighbors.
Location: Black bear exhibit
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.
Big Joe the Storyteller
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Big Joe the Storyteller
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Big Joe the Storyteller
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
World Wildlife Day
Franklin Park Zoo March 3, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Get wild with us on World Wildlife Day, and learn how you can help protect wildlife.
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Education & Conservation Station
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Hippo Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Prairie Dog Zookeeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.
Uncover the mysteries of our black-tailed prairie dog colony's underground burrows, and hear from their care team about what makes these "range rodents" so special!
Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo
Weather permitting
Roaring Birthday Celebration
Franklin Park Zoo March 9, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
African lion Dinari is turning 15, and you're invited to attend the mane event!
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Orchid Sale
Franklin Park Zoo March 23, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo Meeting Barn
Explore a wide selection of orchids for purchase.
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Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Goat Birthday Party
Stone Zoo April 13, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Join us for a birthday bash in our petting zoo.
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Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
April School Vacation Week
Stone Zoo April 15 - 19, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Celebrate spring with zookeeper chats, hands-on activities, and more!
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Zoorific tales with Big Joe the Storyteller
Franklin Park Zoo April 15, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Join Big Joe and his puppet friends on a storytime adventure.
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Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
April School Vacation Week
Stone Zoo April 15 - 19, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Celebrate spring with zookeeper chats, hands-on activities, and more!
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Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
April School Vacation Week
Stone Zoo April 15 - 19, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Celebrate spring with zookeeper chats, hands-on activities, and more!
Learn More
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
April School Vacation Week
Stone Zoo April 15 - 19, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Celebrate spring with zookeeper chats, hands-on activities, and more!
Learn More
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
April School Vacation Week
Stone Zoo April 15 - 19, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Celebrate spring with zookeeper chats, hands-on activities, and more!
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Flamingo Friday
Stone Zoo April 19, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Join us in celebrating our fantastically feathered friends!
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Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Party for the Planet
Franklin Park Zoo April 21, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
At our Earth Day celebration, learn about the importance of conservation and how you can help protect our planet!
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Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Music through the Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo April 21, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Our animals will enjoy musical interludes as a form of enrichment courtesy of the Berklee College of Music.
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Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Princess Day
Stone Zoo April 27, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Dress in your fairytale best to meet your favorite princesses and explore the animal kingdom.
Learn More
Autism Family Day
Franklin Park Zoo April 27, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
We've teamed up with Bailey’s Team for Autism to offer free entry to individuals on the autism spectrum on April 27. Pre-Registration required by April 20.
Learn More
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Happy Birthday, Alexander Camelton
May 4, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Alexander Camelton is turning 9, and you'll want to be in the Zoo where it happens!
Learn More
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Mystery Animal Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.
Scales, feathers, or fur, oh my! Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and discover how we care for animals here and in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Celebrate Mother's Day at the Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo May 12, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo
Help us celebrate your mom (and all of ours!) with FREE ADMISSION for all moms on Mother's Day!
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Lion Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for our African lion here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Bird's World Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 p.m.
Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit
Barn Owl Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 12:30 p.m.
It's mealtime for our barn owl! Join us to discover how we care for our barn owl at the Zoo and why they're such important predators.
Location: Barn owl exhibit
Weather permitting
Hippo Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about our pygmy hippo family and how your shopping habits can help protect their wild counterparts.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Exhibit
Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest
Snow Leopard Keeper Chat
Stone Zoo 2:00 p.m.
Meet a zookeeper to learn more about these "ghosts of the mountain" and our partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust to protect this flagship species from extinction.
Location: Himalayan Highlands
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting
Zootopia
Franklin Park Zoo June 1, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Mark your calendar for our annual fundraising gala and an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world.
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A Wild Affair
Stone Zoo June 22, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Join us for an evening of delicious food, drinks and entertainment, all in support of Stone Zoo.
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Ales & Tails
Stone Zoo May 18, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Sample locally crafted beer while you explore the world of wildlife.
Learn MorePrograms & Events for December 8, 2014
- Both Zoos
- Franklin Park Zoo
- Stone Zoo
Select a date above to see the events of that day.
