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Take a look at our upcoming special events below, or visit our daily calendar to see what's happening on the day of your visit!

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  • Ottersnow Box
    Dayle Sullivan-Taylor

    Free Admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Franklin Park Zoo & Stone Zoo
    January 19, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Enjoy free admission in honor of Martin Luther King Day!

    MLK Day Details
  • Bigjoe Storyteller Box
    Big Joe

    Big Joe the Storyteller

    Franklin Park Zoo
    January 24 and 31, various times

    Bring your little book lovers for stories, crafts and animal fun.

    Storyteller Details
  • Orchid Box

    Orchid Adventure

    Franklin Park Zoo
    February 6 - March 1, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

    Adventure Details
  • Lemur
    Eric Kilby

    February School Vacation Week - FPZ

    Franklin Park Zoo
    February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.

    FPZ Vacation Week Details
  • Bearsnow Box

    Eric Kilby

    February School Vacation Week - SZ

    Stone Zoo
    February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Go WILD during February school vacation at Stone Zoo.

    SZ Vacation Week Details
  • Gorilla Littlejoe2 Box
    Jennifer Williams

    Celebrate Little Joe’s Birthday

    Franklin Park Zoo
    February 16, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

    Don’t miss a party in the Tropical Forest in celebration of Little Joe's birthday.

    Birthday Details
  • Orchid Mounting Box

    Orchid Mounting Workshop

    Franklin Park Zoo
    February 21 and 28, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

    Create your own living masterpiece in this 30-minute, step-by-step workshop.

    Workshop Details
  • Orchid Pink Box

    Orchid Sale

    Franklin Park Zoo Meeting Barn
    March 8, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

    Explore a wide selection of orchids for purchase.

    Sale Details
  • Jaguar2 Greatbeyondadventures Box

    Great Beyond Adventures


    Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime trip for two to observe jaguars in the Pantanal, the wild heart of Brazil, with Great Beyond Adventures and Zoo New England!

    Adventure Details
  • Zootopia Box (1)

    Zootopia

    Franklin Park Zoo
    June 6, 2026

    Our annual fundraising gala is an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world.

    Zootopia Details