Special Events
Throughout the year, Zoo New England celebrates and engages with the community by hosting and sponsoring fantastic special events. And when you’re looking for educational programs and everyday happenings at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo, we have those too!
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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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World Anteater Day
Franklin Park Zoo
Saturday, November 23, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.In celebration of World Anteater Day, visit Jockamo the giant anteater in the Tropical Forest!
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo
Nov. 22 - Jan. 4, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Closed Nov. 28 & Dec.25)Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Half the Price, Twice the Fun
Franklin Park Zoo & Stone Zoo
Friday, November 29, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Burn off the Thanksgiving turkey and get the family out of the house for Half-Price Day!
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Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan
Franklin Park Zoo
Saturday, December 14, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Meet Santa at the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan for free family photos!
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Ice Princesses at ZooLights
Stone Zoo
December 26 - 29, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.Feel like you’re in a winter wonderland of lights as you visit with the ice princesses at Stone Zoo’s ZooLights!
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Zoo Year's Eve
Stone Zoo's Animal Discovery Center
Tuesday, December 31, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.Put on your party hats and celebrate the Zoo Year with us!
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Zootopia
Cambridge Royal Sonesta
Saturday, May 9, 2020, 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.Zootopia is our annual creative, black-tie gala benefitting both Zoos.
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Brew at the Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo
This annual beer-tasting event features stations hosted by local breweries and restaurants.
