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Franklin Park Zoo June 05, 9:00

Location: Ask at admissions gate for today's location
Weather permitting

Stone Zoo Daily, 3:30 p.m.

Location: Ask at admissions gate for today's location
Weather permitting

Meet Peppa Pig™ at Farm Day

Franklin Park Zoo Sunday, September 14

Zoo Clue Challenge

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, September 27, 2:00 – 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.

Walk on the Wild side with Acclaimed Photographer Ron Magill

Wednesday, November 12, 7:00 p.m.

Family Fun Program

Franklin Park Zoo Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

ZooLights Caroling with the Wakefield Choral Society

Stone Zoo Monday, December 15, 6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

ZooLights Caroling with Boston Found

Stone Zoo December 19, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m..

Feeling Frozen? Warm up inside the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo December 29 -January 2, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Feeling Frozen? Warm up inside the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo December 29 -January 2, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Feeling Frozen? Warm up inside the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo December 29 -January 2, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Feeling Frozen? Warm up inside the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo December 29 -January 2, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Feeling Frozen? Warm up inside the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo December 29 -January 2, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Warm up in the Tropical Forest

Franklin Park Zoo Weekends in January and February, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Family Fun Program

Franklin Park Zoo Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Animal Enrichment

Stone Zoo Saturday, March 18, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

World Water Day, FPZ

Franklin Park Zoo Sunday, March 22, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

World Water Day, SZ

Stone Zoo Sunday, March 22, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Crane Zookeeper Encounter

Stone Zoo Sunday, March 22, 1:30 p.m.

Science and Conservation Day

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, September 23, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Container Gardening 101

Franklin Park Zoo Wednesday, April 15, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Everything you've wanted to know about composting but were too afraid to ask

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, April 18, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Hands-on Activities: Brain Building in Progress

Stone Zoo April 20 - 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Hands-on Activities: Brain Building in Progress

Stone Zoo April 20 - 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Hands-on Activities: Brain Building in Progress

Stone Zoo April 20 - 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Hands-on Activities: Brain Building in Progress

Stone Zoo April 20 - 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Hands-on Activities: Brain Building in Progress

Zoo New England offers kids a summer they'll never forget!

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Stone Zoo Summer Camp 2015: Amazing Animals!

Stone Zoo Summer, 2015

Zoo New England offers kids a summer they'll never forget!

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Zoo New England offers kids a summer they'll never forget!

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Celebrate Halloween with the Gorillas!

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, October 31, 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.

Run Wild at Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, September 24, 4:00 p.m.

Hippo Theater Happenings

Franklin Park Zoo Fridays, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

School Vacation Week "Animal Mythbusters" Program (Pre-Registration Required)

Franklin Park Zoo February 16 - 19, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

School Vacation Week "Animal Mythbusters" Program (Pre-Registration Required)

Franklin Park Zoo February 16 - 19, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

School Vacation Week "Animal Mythbusters" Program (Pre-Registration Required)

Franklin Park Zoo February 16 - 19, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

School Vacation Week "Animal Mythbusters" Program (Pre-Registration Required)

Franklin Park Zoo February 16 - 19, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Presidential Inauguration Celebration

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, February 20, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Leap Day Celebration

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, February 27, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Hippo Theater Happenings

Franklin Park Zoo Fridays, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Hippo Theater Happenings

Franklin Park Zoo Fridays, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Hippo Theater Happenings

Franklin Park Zoo Fridays, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Hippo Theater Happenings

Franklin Park Zoo Fridays, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Organic Garden Talk: The ins and outs of raised planter beds and unconventional containers

Franklin Park Zoo Friday, April 15, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Lion Dance and Hung Gar Kung Fu Performance

Franklin Park Zoo Sunday, April 17, 11:00 a.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Colobus Monkey Zookeeper Encounter

Stone Zoo April 18 - 22, 10:30 a.m.

This is an opportunity to lean more about these fascinating animals and ask a zookeeper questions.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Stone Zoo!

Stone Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

School Vacation Week "Wild Seasons" Program (Pre-Registration Required)

Franklin Park Zoo April 19 - 22, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Colobus Monkey Zookeeper Encounter

Stone Zoo April 18 - 22, 10:30 a.m.

This is an opportunity to lean more about these fascinating animals and ask a zookeeper questions.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Stone Zoo!

Stone Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

School Vacation Week "Wild Seasons" Program (Pre-Registration Required)

Franklin Park Zoo April 19 - 22, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Colobus Monkey Zookeeper Encounter

Stone Zoo April 18 - 22, 10:30 a.m.

This is an opportunity to lean more about these fascinating animals and ask a zookeeper questions.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Stone Zoo!

Stone Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

School Vacation Week "Wild Seasons" Program (Pre-Registration Required)

Franklin Park Zoo April 19 - 22, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Colobus Monkey Zookeeper Encounter

Stone Zoo April 18 - 22, 10:30 a.m.

This is an opportunity to lean more about these fascinating animals and ask a zookeeper questions.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Stone Zoo!

Stone Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

School Vacation Week "Wild Seasons" Program (Pre-Registration Required)

Franklin Park Zoo April 19 - 22, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Colobus Monkey Zookeeper Encounter

Stone Zoo April 18 - 22, 10:30 a.m.

This is an opportunity to lean more about these fascinating animals and ask a zookeeper questions.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Stone Zoo!

Stone Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Endangered Species Day at Stone Zoo

Stone Zoo Saturday, May 20, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Endangered Species Day at Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, May 21, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Star Wars Day

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, June 10, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Celebrate Father's Day at Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo Sunday, June 17

Celebrate Father's Day at Stone Zoo

Stone Zoo Sunday, June 17

Animal Beach Party

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, July 9, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Enrichment Day

Stone Zoo Saturday, July 23, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

World Lion Day ZooTeen Presentation

Franklin Park Zoo Wednesday, August 10, 1:00 p.m., Tropical Forest's Hippo Theater

A Day in the Life of a Park Ranger

Franklin Park Zoo Thursday, September 22, 2:00 p.m.

Run Wild at Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, September 24, 4:00 p.m.

Meowloween

Stone Zoo Saturday, October 29, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Saving Tapirs and Wild Places in Nicaragua

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, December 17, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Celebrate National Bird Day

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, January 7, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

All about Peacocks

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, January 14, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Free Admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Stone Zoo Monday, January 16, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tropical Birds

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, January 28, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Celebrate Valentine's Day

Franklin Park Zoo February 11 and 12, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Celebrate Valentine's Day

Franklin Park Zoo February 11 and 12, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Meet Curious George

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Meet Curious George

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Hot Chocolate with the Red Pandas

Franklin Park Zoo Sunday, March 5, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Breakfast with the Birds

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, March 18, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.

Enjoy a continental breakfast alongside Zoo educators and a few wild friends! Pre-registration required.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Animal Enrichment

Stone Zoo Saturday, March 18, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Soil Ecology Workshop

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, March 25, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

National Zoo Lover's & Ape Awareness Day

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, April 8, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mushroom Inoculation Workshop

Franklin Park Zoo Sunday, April 9, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Stone Zoo!

Stone Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Stone Zoo!

Stone Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Stone Zoo!

Stone Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Stone Zoo!

Stone Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Stone Zoo!

Stone Zoo April 17 - 21, 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Barnyard Bedtime Stories

Franklin Park Zoo Friday, May 5, 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.

Come join us in your pajamas for storytime at the Franklin Park Zoo! Pre-registration required.

Forest Garden Design Day

Franklin Park Zoo Sunday, May 7, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Jonathan Gilmour Memorial Scholarship Event

Saturday, May 13, 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Meet Curious George

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Education Station

Stone Zoo Saturday, May 20, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Learn something new during your visit to the Zoo!

Compost Tea Workshop

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, May 20, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Endangered Species Day at Stone Zoo

Stone Zoo Saturday, May 20, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Soil and Plant Health, a Talk with Dan Kittredge

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, May 27, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Make Memories at Stone Zoo thanks to StonehamBank

Stone Zoo Saturday, June 3, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Star Wars Day

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, June 10, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Celebrate Father's Day at Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo Sunday, June 17

Celebrate Father's Day at Stone Zoo

Stone Zoo Sunday, June 17

Nurturing Nature to Restore Ecosystems

Franklin Park Zoo Sunday, June 18, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Garden of Wonders

Franklin Park Zoo Monday, June 26, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston comes to Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, July 29, 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Move & Groove Enrichment Day

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, July 8, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Hyacinth Macaw Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Sunday, July 9, 1:30 p.m.

Masters of Flight Meet & Greet

Stone Zoo Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Meet a few stars from the "Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey” show. You’ll learn some fascinating facts about these winged wonders from Zoo educators who care for them. Be sure to return when the show takes flight again in June! Click "Learn More" below for show details.
Location: Amphitheater

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Watercolor Wednesday

Franklin Park Zoo Wednesday, July 12, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Enrichment Day

Stone Zoo Saturday, July 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston comes to Franklin Park Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, July 29, 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Zoorific tales with Big Joe the Storyteller

Franklin Park Zoo Wednesday, April 18, 2:00 p.m.

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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Science and Conservation Day

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, September 23, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Franklin Park Bat Walk

Wednesday, September 27, 6:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Santa Saturdays

Franklin Park Zoo Saturdays, December 9 & 16, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Santa Saturdays

Franklin Park Zoo Saturdays, December 9 & 16, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cocoa with the Critters

Franklin Park Zoo Jan. 6 and 20; Feb. 3 and 24

Playful Paws Playgroup

Stone Zoo Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 24 and 31; 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Playful Paws Playgroup

Franklin Park Zoo Fridays, January and March

Otter Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo February 19 - 23, 11:00 a.m.

Location: Otter Exhibit, Treetops and Riverbeds
Weather permitting

February School Vacation Week Program: Endangered Animals

Franklin Park Zoo February 20 - 23, 9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Otter Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo February 19 - 23, 11:00 a.m.

Location: Otter Exhibit, Treetops and Riverbeds
Weather permitting

February School Vacation Week Program: Endangered Animals

Franklin Park Zoo February 20 - 23, 9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Otter Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo February 19 - 23, 11:00 a.m.

Location: Otter Exhibit, Treetops and Riverbeds
Weather permitting

February School Vacation Week Program: Endangered Animals

Franklin Park Zoo February 20 - 23, 9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Otter Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo February 19 - 23, 11:00 a.m.

Location: Otter Exhibit, Treetops and Riverbeds
Weather permitting

February School Vacation Week Program: Endangered Animals

Franklin Park Zoo February 20 - 23, 9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Otter Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo February 19 - 23, 11:00 a.m.

Location: Otter Exhibit, Treetops and Riverbeds
Weather permitting

Cocoa with the Critters

Franklin Park Zoo Jan. 6 and 20; Feb. 3 and 24

Playful Paws Playgroup

Franklin Park Zoo Fridays, January and March

Playful Paws Playgroup

Franklin Park Zoo Fridays, January and March

FrogWatch Citizen Science Training

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday March 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Playful Paws Playgroup

Franklin Park Zoo Fridays, January and March

Playful Paws Playgroup

Franklin Park Zoo Fridays, January and March

FrogWatch Citizen Science Training

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday March 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Cotton-top Tamarin and Agouti Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo April 16, 18, 19 and 20, 11:00 a.m.

Talk featuring Dr. Greg Rasmussen, Painted Dog Research Trust

Franklin Park Zoo Monday, April 16, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Cotton-top Tamarin and Agouti Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo April 16, 18, 19 and 20, 11:00 a.m.

Zoorific tales with Big Joe the Storyteller

Franklin Park Zoo Wednesday, April 18, 2:00 p.m.

Cotton-top Tamarin and Agouti Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo April 16, 18, 19 and 20, 11:00 a.m.

Cotton-top Tamarin and Agouti Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo April 16, 18, 19 and 20, 11:00 a.m.

Zoorific tales with Big Joe the Storyteller

Stone Zoo Friday, April 20, 1:00 p.m.

Explore the rich history of Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo Sunday, May 6, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Markhor Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Sunday, June 17, 1:30 p.m.

Butterflies & Fairy Houses

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, July 7, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Good Humor

Franklin Park Zoo July 13 - 15

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Good Humor

Franklin Park Zoo July 13 - 15

Dine with the Dinos

Franklin Park Zoo August 18

Enjoy a continental breakfast with some ancient friends! Registration required.

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Good Humor

Franklin Park Zoo July 13 - 15

Meet the Zookeepers Day

Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo Saturday, July 21, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Meet Mystery-Solving Heroes, PJ Masks

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, August 4, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Dine with the Dinos

Franklin Park Zoo August 18

Enjoy a continental breakfast with some ancient friends! Registration required.

AARP Day

Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo Sunday, September 9

Talk: The Baird’s Tapir Survival Alliance

Franklin Park Zoo Monday, September 17, 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

Celebrate the Snow Leopards

Stone Zoo Saturday, September 22, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Jack O' Lantern Journey

Franklin Park Zoo October 5 - November 10

Wonder Day

Franklin Park Zoo Sunday, October 7, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tarantula Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo October 20, 12:00

Location: Animal Discovery Center

Chacoan Peccary Enrichment

Stone Zoo Saturday, May 20, 1:00 p.m.

Cougar Enrichment

Stone Zoo October 20, 1:30

Snake Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo October 20, 1:30

Location: Animal Discovery Center

Tarantula Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo October 21, 12:00

Location: Animal Discovery Center

Chacoan Peccary Enrichment

Stone Zoo Saturday, May 20, 1:00 p.m.

Cougar Enrichment

Stone Zoo October 21, 1:30

Snake Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo October 21, 1:30

Location: Animal Discovery Center

Wild Cat Day

Stone Zoo Saturday, November 3, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cougar Network/Snow Leopard Trust Talk

Stone Zoo Saturday, November 3, 12:00 - 12:20 p.m.

The Movement at Berklee

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, November 10, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Wolf Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Wolf Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Half-Price Day at Stone Zoo

Stone Zoo Friday, November 23, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cocktails for Conservation

Wednesday, December 5, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Ugly Sweater Party at ZooLights

Stone Zoo Thursday, December 13, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

ZooLights

Stone Zoo 5:00 - 10:00 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 5:00 - 10:00 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 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. , Stone Zoo

Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.

Stone Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Animal Discovery Center

Chicken Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

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

Game Day Fun

Franklin Park Zoo Sunday, February 3, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

February School Vacation Week SZ

Stone Zoo February 18 - 22, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Arts & Crafts

Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Sloth Exhibit

Muntjac Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.

February School Vacation Week SZ

Stone Zoo February 18 - 22, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Education Station

Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Sloth Exhibit

Arts & Crafts

Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Sloth Exhibit

Potto Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.

February School Vacation Week SZ

Stone Zoo February 18 - 22, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Education Station

Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Sloth Exhibit

Arts & Crafts

Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Sloth Exhibit

Potto Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.

February School Vacation Week SZ

Stone Zoo February 18 - 22, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Education Station

Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Sloth Exhibit

Arts & Crafts

Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Sloth Exhibit

Gila Monster Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Potto Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.

Sloth Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 3:00 p.m.

February School Vacation Week SZ

Stone Zoo February 18 - 22, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Education Station

Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Sloth Exhibit

Arts & Crafts

Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Sloth Exhibit

Gila Monster Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Potto Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.

Sloth Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 3:00 p.m.

Meet wildlife biologist, Tina Ramme

Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater

Anaconda Keeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Magic Show

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m,, 12:00, and 1:00 p.m.

Giraffe Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Rabbit Encounter

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Earth Day

Franklin Park Zoo Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Arts & Crafts

Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Outside Children's Zoo

Autism Family Day

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, April 27, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Snake Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Alligator Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Tortoise Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.

ArtWeek

Franklin Park Zoo Sunday, April 28, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Drawing Workshop

Franklin Park Zoo 10:00 - 12:30 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Sloth Exhibit

Red Panda Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Photography Workshop

Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.

Meet at Tiger Exhibit

Kangaroo Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Pygmy Hippo Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.

Arts & Crafts

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Barn Owl Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 3:00 p.m.

Celebrate Azize’s birthday

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, May 11, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Celebrate Mother's Day at the Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo Sunday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Super Hero Day

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, May 18, 10:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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Cotton-top Tamarin Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Andean Condor Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

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Snow Leopard Cub Birthday

Stone Zoo Saturday, May 25, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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Talk by Snow Leopard Trust's Jennifer Snell Rullman

Stone Zoo Saturday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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World Otter Day

Stone Zoo Wednesday, May 29, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Bee Day

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, June 8, 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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Bowling for Rhinos Fundraiser

Friday, June 14, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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Father's Day at ZNE

Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo Sunday, June 16, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

De Brazza's Monkey Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

World Giraffe Day

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, June 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Giraffe Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Food Truck Safari

Franklin Park Zoo Event Cancelled

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Red, White & Zoo!

Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo Saturday, July 6, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Yak Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 3:00 p.m.

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Giraffe Encounter

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Bug Friday

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Learn about bugs at the Wicked BIG Bugs discovery table and make your own bug-themed craft to take home!

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Bug Fest

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, July 13, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: In front of Tropical Forest
Weather permitting

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Learn about bugs at the Wicked BIG Bugs discovery table and make your own bug-themed craft to take home!

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Meet the Zookeepers Day

Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo Saturday, July 20, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Ferret Playtime and Enrichment

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Meeting Barn

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Kangaroo Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Learn about bugs at the Wicked BIG Bugs discovery table and make your own bug-themed craft to take home!

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Free Fun Friday

Franklin Park Zoo Friday, August 2, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

First Responders Day

Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo Saturday, August 3, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Bush Dog Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo August 03, 11:00

Petting Zoo

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Bug Friday

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Learn about bugs at the Wicked BIG Bugs discovery table and make your own bug-themed craft to take home!

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

World Lion Day

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, August 10, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bottle & Can Recycling Drive

Stone Zoo 2021 Event Canceled , Stone Zoo

We are not running the Bottle and Can Drive this year. If this changes, we'll post an update here.

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Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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Petting Zoo

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

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Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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Petting Zoo

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

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Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

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Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

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Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

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Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

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Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

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Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

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Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

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Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

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Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Bug Friday

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Learn about bugs at the Wicked BIG Bugs discovery table and make your own bug-themed craft to take home!

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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Petting Zoo

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Petting Zoo

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Learn More

Alligator Feeding & Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo Daily, 2:00 p.m.

Location: Alfred Huang North American Crane Exhibit
Weather permitting

Bug Friday

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Learn about bugs at the Wicked BIG Bugs discovery table and make your own bug-themed craft to take home!

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Learn More

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

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Teddy Bear Check-Up

Stone Zoo Saturday, August 24, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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Petting Zoo

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

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Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

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Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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Petting Zoo

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

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Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

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Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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Petting Zoo

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

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Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

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Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

Learn More

Wicked BIG Bug Insect Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Location: Wicked BIG Bug exhibit

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

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Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

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Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater
Weather permitting

It's recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time, as seats fill quickly!

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Petting Zoo

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Various dates in October

Petting Zoo

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting

Gibbon Birthday Party

Stone Zoo Saturday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

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Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, September 21, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

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Petting Zoo

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

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Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

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Petting Zoo

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting

Celebrate Stone Zoo's Sloth Baby

Stone Zoo Sunday, September 22, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Celebrate World Gorilla Day

Franklin Park Zoo Sunday, September 22, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Petting Zoo

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting

Pirates and Princesses Day

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, September 28, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Turtle Exhibit
Weather permitting

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

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Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

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Aussie Aviary

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

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Petting Zoo

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting

Giraffe Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

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Petting Zoo

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Barnyard
Weather permitting

Toss the Tusk

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, October 5, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Petting Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Brick Safari Kick-Off Celebration

Stone Zoo Saturday, October 12, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Petting Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boo at the Zoo

Stone Zoo October 19 & 20, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Costume Contest

Stone Zoo October 19 and 20, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.

Location: Ampitheater stage

Creepy Crawler Encounter

Stone Zoo 12:00 and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Animal Discovery Center

Howling Contest

Stone Zoo October 19 and 20, 1:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater stage

Cougar Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 3:00 p.m.

Boo at the Zoo

Stone Zoo October 19 & 20, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Petting Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Costume Contest

Stone Zoo October 19 and 20, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.

Location: Ampitheater stage

Creepy Crawler Encounter

Stone Zoo 12:00 and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Animal Discovery Center

Howling Contest

Stone Zoo October 19 and 20, 1:00 p.m.

Location: Amphitheater stage

Cougar Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 3:00 p.m.

Zoo Howl

Franklin Park Zoo October 26 & 27, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Petting Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Puppet Show

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 and 11:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo

Tapir Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.

Costume Contest

Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.

Location: Stage near Bird's World

Howling Contest

Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.

Location: Stage near Bird's World

Zoo Howl

Franklin Park Zoo October 26 & 27, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Petting Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Puppet Show

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 and 11:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo

Tapir Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.

Costume Contest

Franklin Park Zoo 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.

Location: Stage near Bird's World

Howling Contest

Franklin Park Zoo 1:00 p.m.

Location: Stage near Bird's World

Snow Leopard Day

Stone Zoo Saturday, November 2, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston Comes to Stone Zoo

Stone Zoo Saturday, November 9, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Gorilla Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Friendsgiving

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, November 16, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Prairie Dog Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

"Frozen 2" Truck rolls into ZooLights

Stone Zoo Friday, November 22, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

World Anteater Day

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, November 23, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Anteater Feed

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.

Anteater Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 1:15 p.m.

Half-Price Day

Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo Friday, November 29, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

North American Porcupine Keeper Chat

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m.

Pygmy Hippo Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 2:30 p.m.

Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, December 14, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo

December School Vacation Week

Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo December 26 – January 4, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Zebra Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Arctic Fox Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Big Joe the Storyteller

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest, Hippo Theater

Reindeer Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.

December School Vacation Week

Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo December 26 – January 4, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Zebra Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Arctic Fox Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest, Hippo Theater

Reindeer Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest, Hippo Theater

Reindeer Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Intergalactic Night at ZooLights

Stone Zoo Friday, January 3, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

December School Vacation Week

Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo December 26 – January 4, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Zebra Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Arctic Fox Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Mystery Animal Encounter

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest, Hippo Theater

Reindeer Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Black Bear Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Black Bear Exhibit, Yukon Creek
Weather permitting

Once a Kingdom: Animal Portraits from D. R. Wakefield and Zoo New England

April 13 - 19

Lunar New Year Celebration

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, January 18, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Free Admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Stone Zoo & Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo Monday, January 20, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Red Panda Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Snow Leopard Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Meet a zookeeper and learn more about these elusive cats.
Location: Snow Leopard Exhibit

Camel Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Otter Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.

PAW Patrol Meet and Greet

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, January 25, 10:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Ocelot Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Visit our Zoos in support of wildlife recovery efforts in Australia

Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo Sunday, January 26, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

All for Australia

Franklin Park Zoo Thursday, February 13, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Darwin Day

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, February 15, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Celebrate Little Joe’s 27th Birthday!

Franklin Park Zoo Monday, February 17, 10:00 a.m.

Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo Sat., February 29, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Ring-tailed Lemur Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Snow Leopard Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Kangaroo Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 11:00 a.m.

Lion Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Panamanian Golden Frog Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 1:30 p.m.

Roaring Birthday Celebration for the Lion Brothers

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, March 7, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lion Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Park Zoo 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Wizarding Day

Franklin Park Zoo Saturday, April 4, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 10:30 a.m.

Location: Caribbean Coast

Bunny Encounter

Stone Zoo 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Jaguar Zookeeper Chat

Stone Zoo 3:00 p.m.

April School Vacation Week

Franklin Park Zoo April 20 - 24, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

April School Vacation Week

Stone Zoo April 20 - 24, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Stone Zoo Daily, 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Advance Ticket Purchase Required
Hang out with our African spurred tortoises in this up-close and personal feeding experience with our three shelled superstars. Learn all about tortoises while you feed them some tasty, fresh produce and snap some great photos while you do it!

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Pumpkenrichment

Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25

Pumpkenrichment

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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Martin Luther King Day

Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo Monday, January 18, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cocktails for Conservation

April 28, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. , Virtual Offering

During our virtual happy hour series, hear from our experts and learn more about the passion, care and commitment that fuels our work to save species from extinction.

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Cocktails for Conservation

April 28, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. , Virtual Offering

During our virtual happy hour series, hear from our experts and learn more about the passion, care and commitment that fuels our work to save species from extinction.

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Breakfast with the Goats

Franklin Park Zoo March 6, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Pre-registration required.

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Breakfast with the Flamingos

Stone Zoo March 13, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Pre-registration required.

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Breakfast with the Sloth

Stone Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.

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Breakfast with the Red Pandas

Franklin Park Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Stone Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.

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Spring Fling

Franklin Park Zoo Stone Zoo April 3, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Breakfast with the Hippo

Franklin Park Zoo April 4, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.

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Breakfast with the Kangaroos

Franklin Park Zoo Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.

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Breakfast with the Reindeer

Stone Zoo April 11, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Pre-registration required.

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T. Rex Adventure

Stone Zoo Daily, April 16 - Sept. 6 , Stone Zoo

Take a prehistoric journey through time and walk among the giants that once ruled the planet in Stone Zoo’s all-new T. Rex Adventure!

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T. Rex Adventure

Stone Zoo Daily, April 16 - Sept. 6 , Stone Zoo

Take a prehistoric journey through time and walk among the giants that once ruled the planet in Stone Zoo’s all-new T. Rex Adventure!

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Breakfast with the Yak

Stone Zoo April 17, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.

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Go Bananas with Banana Loca

Franklin Park Zoo April 17, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

T. Rex Adventure

Stone Zoo Daily, April 16 - Sept. 6 , Stone Zoo

Take a prehistoric journey through time and walk among the giants that once ruled the planet in Stone Zoo’s all-new T. Rex Adventure!

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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.

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T. Rex Adventure

Stone Zoo Daily, April 16 - Sept. 6 , Stone Zoo

Stone Zoo Daily, April 16 - Sept. 6 , Stone Zoo

Take a prehistoric journey through time and walk among the giants that once ruled the planet in Stone Zoo’s all-new T. Rex Adventure!

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T. Rex Adventure

Stone Zoo Daily, April 16 - Sept. 6 , Stone Zoo

Stone Zoo Daily, April 16 - Sept. 6 , Stone Zoo

Take a prehistoric journey through time and walk among the giants that once ruled the planet in Stone Zoo’s all-new T. Rex Adventure!

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T. Rex Adventure

Stone Zoo Daily, April 16 - Sept. 6 , Stone Zoo

Take a prehistoric journey through time and walk among the giants that once ruled the planet in Stone Zoo’s all-new T. Rex Adventure!

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Boston Lights

Franklin Park Zoo July 23 - October 11, 2021; 6:00 - 10:30 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo

Experience the wonder of over 60 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.

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