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.
Snow Leopard Conservation Station
Stone Zoo May 4, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Learn more about our conservation partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust. Check out photos from the field, camera trap studies, and get hands on with stickers and coloring pages. And don’t forget to sign our birthday card for the animals of the Himalayan Highlands habitats!
Snow Leopard Conservation Station
Stone Zoo May 4, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Learn more about our conservation partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust. Check out photos from the field, camera trap studies, and get hands on with stickers and coloring pages. And don’t forget to sign our birthday card for the animals of the Himalayan Highlands habitats!
Snow Leopard Conservation Station
Stone Zoo May 4, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Learn more about our conservation partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust. Check out photos from the field, camera trap studies, and get hands on with stickers and coloring pages. And don’t forget to sign our birthday card for the animals of the Himalayan Highlands habitats!
Snow Leopard Conservation Station
Stone Zoo May 4, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Learn more about our conservation partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust. Check out photos from the field, camera trap studies, and get hands on with stickers and coloring pages. And don’t forget to sign our birthday card for the animals of the Himalayan Highlands habitats!
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 6, 2026 , Franklin Park Zoo
Our annual fundraising gala is an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world.
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Zootopia
Franklin Park Zoo June 6, 2026 , Franklin Park Zoo
Our annual fundraising gala is an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world.
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Costume Contest
Stone Zoo 10:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.
Location: Canopy Courtyard
Costume Contest
Stone Zoo 10:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.
Location: Canopy Courtyard
Big Joe the Storyteller
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2:30 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.
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February School Vacation Week FPZ
Franklin Park Zoo February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.
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Snow Leopard Conservation Station
Stone Zoo May 4, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Learn more about our conservation partnership with the Snow Leopard Trust. Check out photos from the field, camera trap studies, and get hands on with stickers and coloring pages. And don’t forget to sign our birthday card for the animals of the Himalayan Highlands habitats!
Zootopia
Franklin Park Zoo June 6, 2026 , Franklin Park Zoo
Our annual fundraising gala is an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Jingle Beers
Stone Zoo November 19, 4:00 - 9:30 p.m.
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Visit with Santa
Stone Zoo Dec. 21–23 , Stone Zoo
Add a little magic to your holiday cards with a meet-and-greet with Santa.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Visit with Santa
Stone Zoo Dec. 21–23 , Stone Zoo
Add a little magic to your holiday cards with a meet-and-greet with Santa.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Visit with Santa
Stone Zoo Dec. 21–23 , Stone Zoo
Add a little magic to your holiday cards with a meet-and-greet with Santa.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Visit with Santa
Stone Zoo Dec. 21–23 , Stone Zoo
Add a little magic to your holiday cards with a meet-and-greet with Santa.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Visit with Santa
Stone Zoo Dec. 21–23 , Stone Zoo
Add a little magic to your holiday cards with a meet-and-greet with Santa.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Visit with Santa
Stone Zoo Dec. 21–23 , Stone Zoo
Add a little magic to your holiday cards with a meet-and-greet with Santa.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Visit with Santa
Stone Zoo Dec. 21–23 , Stone Zoo
Add a little magic to your holiday cards with a meet-and-greet with Santa.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Visit with Santa
Stone Zoo Dec. 21–23 , Stone Zoo
Add a little magic to your holiday cards with a meet-and-greet with Santa.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Visit with Santa
Stone Zoo Dec. 21–23 , Stone Zoo
Add a little magic to your holiday cards with a meet-and-greet with Santa.
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Visit with Santa
Stone Zoo Dec. 21–23 , Stone Zoo
Add a little magic to your holiday cards with a meet-and-greet with Santa.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Visit with Santa
Stone Zoo Dec. 21–23 , Stone Zoo
Add a little magic to your holiday cards with a meet-and-greet with Santa.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Visit with Santa
Stone Zoo Dec. 21–23 , Stone Zoo
Add a little magic to your holiday cards with a meet-and-greet with Santa.
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Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Visit with Santa
Stone Zoo Dec. 21–23 , Stone Zoo
Add a little magic to your holiday cards with a meet-and-greet with Santa.
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Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
World Bird Day
Franklin Park Zoo January 4, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
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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Wattled Crane Chat
Franklin Park Zoo January 4, 11:00 a.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
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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Free Flight Bird Chat
Franklin Park Zoo January 4, 2:30 p.m.
Step inside the Tropical Forest Pavilion to watch free-flight birds including hadada ibis, yellow-billed storks and Madagascar sacred ibis soar overhead. Learn all about these colorful species from our Education team.
ZooLights
Stone Zoo 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Big Joe the Storyteller
Franklin Park Zoo January 24 and 31, various times , Franklin Park Zoo
Bring your little book lovers for stories, crafts and animal fun.
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Save the Eagles Day
Stone Zoo January 10, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Soar into Stone Zoo to learn more about the incredible adaptations and history of our national bird.
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Bald Eagle Discovery Station
Stone Zoo 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Soar into Stone Zoo to learn more about the incredible adaptations and history of our national bird.
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Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Martin Luther King Day
Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo January 19, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo & Stone Zoo
Enjoy free admission in honor of Martin Luther King Day!
Learn More
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Big Joe the Storyteller
Franklin Park Zoo January 24 and 31, various times , Franklin Park Zoo
Bring your little book lovers for stories, crafts and animal fun.
Learn More
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Big Joe the Storyteller
Franklin Park Zoo January 24 and 31, various times , Franklin Park Zoo
Bring your little book lovers for stories, crafts and animal fun.
Learn More
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo February 6 - March 1, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
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Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
Learn More
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
Learn More
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
Learn More
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
Learn More
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
Learn More
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Red Panda Chat
Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the red panda and learn how these treetop climbers survive in the wild — and what’s being done to help protect them.
Location: Red panda habitat
Weather permitting
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
Learn More
Franklin Farm Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.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
Camel Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting
Sloth Chat
Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Hang with these two-toed tree-dwellers and learn about what makes them so unique.
Location: Windows to the Wild
Weather permitting
Swamp Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 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
Reindeer Chat
Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.
Think you know reindeer? From shifting hooves to ever-growing antlers, there’s more to these animals than holiday stories. Come learn their fascinating facts!
Location: Reindeer habitat
Weather permitting
Gorilla Forage Feed & 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
Tapir Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat
Cougar Chat
Stone Zoo 2:30 p.m.
Meet with our educators to take a closer look at what makes these cats such amazing hunters and survivors.
Location: Cougar habitat
Weather permitting
Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
Learn More
Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
Learn More
February School Vacation Week FPZ
Franklin Park Zoo February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.
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February School Vacation Week SZ
Stone Zoo February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Go WILD during February school vacation at Stone Zoo.
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Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
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February School Vacation Week FPZ
Franklin Park Zoo February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.
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February School Vacation Week SZ
Stone Zoo February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Go WILD during February school vacation at Stone Zoo.
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Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
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Celebrate Little Joe’s 30th Birthday!
Franklin Park Zoo February 16, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Don’t miss a party in the Tropical Forest in celebration of Little Joe's birthday.
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February School Vacation Week FPZ
Franklin Park Zoo February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.
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February School Vacation Week SZ
Stone Zoo February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Go WILD during February school vacation at Stone Zoo.
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Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
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Cupcakes with Little Joe
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (while supplies last) , Franklin Park Zoo
Don’t miss a party in the Tropical Forest in celebration of Little Joe's birthday.
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Discovery Station
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m.
Meet the Education Team and dive into all things gorilla! Explore hands-on activities, pick up supplies for a gorilla-themed craft, and learn how you can help protect gorillas by donating used electronics to our “Gorillas on the Line” collection drive.
Location: Tropical Forest
Big Joe the Storyteller
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Join local favorite Big Joe the Storyteller in the Hippo Theater for two lively, family-friendly storytimes.
Location: Tropical Forest, Hippo Theater
“Introducing Little Joe” Educator Chat
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Learn the story of Little Joe! Chat with an educator about his history, family tree and how he became part of Zoo New England’s gorilla troop.
Location: Tropical Forest
Arts & Crafts
Franklin Park Zoo 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Get creative at our craft table with hands-on activities for all ages.
Location: Tropical Forest
Games & Activities
Franklin Park Zoo 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Learn more about gorillas while playing fun, gorilla-themed games with the Education Team
Location: Tropical Forest across from clouded leopard habitat
“Who Am I?” Gorilla Edition
Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Can you tell gorillas apart? Discover how conservation scientists identify individual gorillas in the wild, and try these techniques yourself!
Location: Tropical Forest
February School Vacation Week FPZ
Franklin Park Zoo February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.
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February School Vacation Week SZ
Stone Zoo February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Go WILD during February school vacation at Stone Zoo.
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Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
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Face-Painting & Crafts
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest Sloth Habitat
February School Vacation Week FPZ
Franklin Park Zoo February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.
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February School Vacation Week SZ
Stone Zoo February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Go WILD during February school vacation at Stone Zoo.
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Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
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Story Time
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. & 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest Sloth Habitat
Arts & Crafts
Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest Sloth Habitat
February School Vacation Week FPZ
Franklin Park Zoo February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.
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February School Vacation Week SZ
Stone Zoo February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Go WILD during February school vacation at Stone Zoo.
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Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
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Lemur Enrichment
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.
Location: Tropical Forest lemur habitat
February School Vacation Week SZ
Stone Zoo February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Go WILD during February school vacation at Stone Zoo.
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Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
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Face-Painting & Crafts
Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest Sloth Habitat
February School Vacation Week FPZ
Franklin Park Zoo February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.
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February School Vacation Week SZ
Stone Zoo February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Go WILD during February school vacation at Stone Zoo.
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Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
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Orchid Tour
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
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Orchid Mounting Workshop
Franklin Park Zoo February 21 and 28, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Create your own living masterpiece in this 30-minute, step-by-step workshop.
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February School Vacation Week FPZ
Franklin Park Zoo February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.
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February School Vacation Week SZ
Stone Zoo February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo
Go WILD during February school vacation at Stone Zoo.
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Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
Learn More
Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
Learn More
Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
Learn More
Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
Learn More
Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
Learn More
Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
Learn More
Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
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Orchid Tour
Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
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Orchid Mounting Workshop
Franklin Park Zoo February 21 and 28, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Create your own living masterpiece in this 30-minute, step-by-step workshop.
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Orchid Adventure
Franklin Park Zoo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo
Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.
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Orchid Sale
Franklin Park Zoo March 8, 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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Zootopia
Franklin Park Zoo June 6, 2026 , Franklin Park Zoo
Our annual fundraising gala is an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world.
Learn MorePrograms & Events for January 13, 2026
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