Special Events
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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- Franklin Park Zoo Events
- Stone Zoo Events
- Families & Children
- 21 and Over
- Holiday
- After Hours
- Fundraising & Scholarship
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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!
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Big Joe the Storyteller
Franklin Park Zoo
January 24 and 31, various timesBring your little book lovers for stories, crafts and animal fun.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Zootopia
Franklin Park Zoo
June 6, 2026Our annual fundraising gala is an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world.










