Special Events
Take a look at our upcoming special events below, or visit our daily calendar to see what's happening on the day of your visit!
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- Franklin Park Zoo Events
- Stone Zoo Events
- Families & Children
- 21 and Over
- Holiday
- After Hours
- Fundraising & Scholarship
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo
November 14 - January 4, 4:00 - 9:30 p.m. (Closed Dec. 25)Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Hot Chocolate with the Reindeer
Stone Zoo
Select Nov. and Dec. datesEnjoy delicious hot chocolate while learning more about Holly and Aoife, our resident reindeer.
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Visit with Santa
Stone Zoo
Dec. 21–23Add a little magic to your holiday cards with a meet-and-greet with Santa.
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World Bird Day
Franklin Park Zoo
January 5, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Celebrate with a day of fun, feathers and fascinating facts as we spotlight the incredible birds that call Franklin Park Zoo home.
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Save the Eagles Day
Stone Zoo
January 10, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Soar into Stone Zoo to learn more about the incredible adaptations and history of our national bird.
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Big Joe the Storyteller
Franklin Park Zoo
January 10, 24 and 31, various timesBring your little book lovers for stories, crafts and animal fun.
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Free Admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Franklin Park Zoo & Stone Zoo
January 19, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Enjoy free admission in honor of Martin Luther King Day!
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Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo
February 6 - March 1, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Brighten a winter day surrounded by beauty, curiosity and conservation.
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Great Beyond Adventures
Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime trip for two to observe jaguars in the Pantanal, the wild heart of Brazil, with Great Beyond Adventures and Zoo New England!
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Zootopia
Franklin Park Zoo
June 6, 2026Our annual fundraising gala is an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world.
