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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T. Rex Adventure
Stone Zoo
April 16 - Sept. 6Take 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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Go Bananas with Banana Loca
Franklin Park Zoo
April 17, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Celebrate National Banana Day with Banana Loca!
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ZOOcation Week
Virtual Offering
April 19 - 23, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.Join us virtually for a wild week of animal encounters and educator-led crafts and activities, live from both Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo!
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Party for the Planet
Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo
April 22, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Don’t miss our Earth Day celebration! Visit our Zoos for a fun day to raise awareness for the planet and all it has to offer.
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Cocktails for Conservation
Virtual Offering
April 28, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.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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Virtual Animal Breakfasts
Virtual Offering
Rise and dine (virtually) with some WILD breakfast hosts!
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Run Wild
Virtual Offering
April, July and October 2021Run wild with Zoo New England's first virtual 5K series! Join the pack and set out for a run, walk, or stroll on a route of your choosing.
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Zootopia
Virtual Offering
Saturday, May 8, 2021Zootopia, our annual fundraising gala, will virtually “bring the Zoos to you” for an inspiring evening this spring.
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A Wild Affair
Stone Zoo
Saturday, June 19, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Save the Date for A Wild Affair! We're bringing our annual fundraising event to you virtually again this year.
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Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience
Franklin Park Zoo
July 23 - October 11, 2021; 6:00 - 10:30 p.m.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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Animal Meet & Greet
Virtual Offering
Join us from the comfort of your own home to meet some of the amazing ambassador animals in our care, like owls, turtles, chinchillas and snakes!
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Wild Shoutouts
Virtual Offering
Looking for a unique way to send a message to your loved one? Whether it’s a holiday, birthday, anniversary, graduation, new job, proposal or just a pick-me-up, let our animals be your wingman!
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Crack the Case
Virtual Offering
Solve puzzles and piece together clues to solve a wildlife trafficking crime in this whodunnit style game.
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Bottle & Can Recycling Drive
Stone Zoo
2021 Event CanceledWe are not running the Bottle and Can Drive this year. If this changes, we'll post an update here.
