Sunday, August 16:
• Franklin Park Zoo will be open for daytime guests. Due to events taking place outside the Zoo, traffic and parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Franklin Park. Circuit Drive will be closed, and barriers may be in place on some roadways. If you encounter a barrier, please identify yourself as a Zoo visitor. Parking will be available in the Zoo’s parking lots, though there may be periods when roads or parking areas are temporarily inaccessible. We strongly encourage the use of public transportation or rideshare when possible.
• Franklin Park Zoo’s Boston Lights evening event will be closed on Sunday, August 16.
We appreciate your patience and understanding!
There's so much to do at the zoo
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- Take your kids to the Zoo
- Host an event for your company
- Teach your students about conservation
- Go on a date
- Take your class on a field trip
- When I'm at Franklin Park Zoo
- When I'm at Stone Zoo
Feed the Budgies
Purchase a seed stick in our free-flight exhibit, and you're sure to make some colorful friends.
Birthday Parties at the Zoo
Calling all party animals! For a wild experience, host your next birthday party at the Zoo.
Playground
Climb over, under and through our 10,000-square-foot playground, open year-round.
Our Conservation Impact
Explore our map to discover how we're making a global conservation impact.
Host your event at the Zoo
You host the party, and we'll bring along some WILD guests!
Volunteer at the Zoo
The passion, enthusiasm and dedication of volunteers help make Zoo New England thrive.
Animal Care Up Close
Take a careful look around each exhibit, and you'll likely see signs of Animal Enrichment.
Today at Franklin Park Zoo
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
6:00 – 10:30 p.m.
Today at Stone Zoo
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Upcoming Special Events
August 14 - November 8,Franklin Park Zoo
August 22, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.,Stone Zoo
September 12, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.,Stone Zoo
October 1 – 31, Thurs. - Sun., 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.,Stone Zoo
Various dates,Various locations
Connect With Us
FPZ on Facebook SZ on Facebook ZNE on Instagram ZNE on TikTok ZNE on X ZNE on YouTube Sign up for our e-NewsletterToday at Franklin Park Zoo
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
6:00
Today at Stone Zoo
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Upcoming Special Events
August 14 - November 8,Franklin Park Zoo
August 22, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.,Stone Zoo
September 12, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.,Stone Zoo
October 1 – 31, Thurs. - Sun., 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.,Stone Zoo
Various dates,Various locations
