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If you plan to visit Franklin Park Zoo on Saturday, July 25, or Sunday, July 26, please note that parking and traffic restrictions will be in effect within Franklin Park. 
•  Sat., July 25, Zoo visitors arriving by vehicle can access the Zoo via Blue Hill Avenue. Barriers will be in place due to events in the park. Please identify yourself as a Zoo visitor and parking will be available in the Zoo parking lot across from the golf course, at Peabody Circle and Refectory Hill. 
Sun., July 26: Vehicular traffic for Zoo visitors will be via the Blue Hill Avenue side of Circuit Drive. Parking for Zoo visitors will be available in the Zoo parking lot across from the golf course, at Peabody Circle and Refectory Hill. 
On both days, Pierpont Road will be closed to Zoo visitor traffic and parking.

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Tropical Forest

Tropical Forest Building

Franklin Park Zoo’s Tropical Forest is the ultimate wild experience! Home to species from around the globe including ring-tailed lemurs, Baird’s tapirs, pygmy hippopotamuses and dozens of free-flight birds, the Tropical Forest creates an unforgettable backdrop for your special event.

This stunning indoor space allows visitors to stand face-to-face with our western lowland gorillas at one of the best indoor gorilla exhibits found anywhere. Whether it’s for a corporate function or a private party, your guests can dine among gorillas and mingle with wildlife right here in Boston!

Location

Franklin Park Zoo, Indoor

Capacity

150 cocktail reception, 300 standing. More space is available at the front and rear of this building for additional table placement.

Availability

Year-round for evening events.

Suggested Event

Zoo members and non-profit groups receive 10% discount off of total venue price.

Contact us for full details!