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
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- After Hours
- Fundraising & Scholarship
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Biodiversity Walks
Various dates through August
Even in the heart of the city, we're surrounded by incredible wildlife. Join us to learn how to look for and identify a range of native species from insects to birds to small mammals.
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Teddy Bear Check-Up
Stone Zoo
Saturday, August 24, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Bring your favorite teddy bear for a check-up and clean bill of health!
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Lions and Tigers and Beers, Oh My!
Down the Road Brewery
Thursday, August 29, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Join us for an ongoing adult lecture series in the Boston area. Each month will highlight a different brewery and science or conservation project.
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Gibbon Birthday Party
Stone Zoo
Saturday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Celebrate Kien's birthday with us! The gibbon family will enjoy treats just for them, and you can meet with zookeepers throughout the day.
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Ales & Tails
Stone Zoo
Saturday, September 14, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.Sip brews among the animals at this wild beer-tasting!
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Bottle & Can Recycling Drive
Stone Zoo
Second Saturday of each month, April through October, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Have some empty bottles and cans on your hands? Skip the trash barrel and head to Stone Zoo during the Bottle and Can Drive!
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International Red Panda Day
Franklin Park Zoo
Saturday, September 21, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Join us and zoos worldwide as we celebrate International Red Panda Day.
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Pirates and Princesses Day
Franklin Park Zoo
Saturday, September 28, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Meet a few of your favorite princesses and join Jack and the Pirates of the Rogues’ Armada as they invade the Zoo.
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Cars and Critters
Stone Zoo
Sunday, September 29, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Wild about cars? Rev your engines on over to Stone Zoo!
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Boo at the Zoo
Stone Zoo
October 19 & 20, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Children throughout New England are invited to trick-or-treat among the animals.
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Zoo Howl
Franklin Park Zoo
October 26 & 27, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Thrills, chills, and animals lurk around every corner on our Trick-or-Treat Trail.
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo
Nov. 23 - Dec. 31, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Closed Dec.25)Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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Zootopia
Cambridge Royal Sonesta
Zootopia is our annual creative, black-tie gala benefitting both Zoos.
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Brew at the Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo
Saturday, August 17, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.This annual beer-tasting event features stations hosted by local breweries and restaurants.
