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  • America 250 Logo Box

    America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

    Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo
    Various dates

    As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, we’re celebrating in a wild way.

    Celebration Details
  • Bushdog Box (1)

    April School Vacation Week at Stone Zoo

    Stone Zoo
    April 18 - 26

    Celebrate spring with animal chats, hands-on activities and more.

    Spring Break Details
  • Gorilla Pablo Box

    Ape-ril School Vacation Week-FPZ

    Franklin Park Zoo
    April 18 - 25

    Celebrate Ape Awareness Month at Franklin Park Zoo!

    Spring Break Details
  • Folley Box

    Historic Follies & Native Gardens Tour

    Franklin Park Zoo
    April 18, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

    Step back in time with our horticulturalist for an up-close look at the Zoo’s historic follies.

    Tour Details
  • Flamingo Water Box

    Celebrate World Flamingo Day

    Stone Zoo
    April 26, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    Join us in celebrating our fantastically feathered friends!

    Flamingo Day Details
  • Teddybear Checkup Box (1)

    Teddy Bear Check-Up

    Stone Zoo
    May 9, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    It's time for your teddy bear’s yearly check-up!

    Check-Up Details
  • Fieldconservation Staff Box

    Biodiversity Walks

    Various locations
    Various dates

    Discover the hidden wonders of nature on expert-led nature walks.

    Walk Details
  • Seedling Box

    Tree Giveaway

    Franklin Park Zoo

    Free tree registrations have closed for the season. The deadline was March 15th. If you registered, pick-up is between April 22 - 25.

    Tree Giveaway Details
  • Alesandtails Box

    Ales & Tails

    Stone Zoo
    May 16, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

    Walk on the wild side while enjoying local craft beverages!

    Ales & Tails Details
  • Markhor Snleopard Box

    Snow Leopard and Markhor Day

    Stone Zoo
    May 24, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

    Join us for special experiences highlighting our markhor, snow leopards and the alpine animals of the Himalayas.

    Snow Leopard and Markhor Day Details
  • Zootopia Box (4)

    Zootopia

    Franklin Park Zoo
    June 6, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.

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

    Zootopia Details
  • Bourbonbbq Box

    Bourbon and BBQ

    Stone Zoo
    June 27, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

    Round up your crew for a flavor-packed night of food, drinks and wild fun.

    More
  • Cougarwine Box

    Wine Festival

    Stone Zoo
    July 11, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m..

    Sip into the wild! 80+ great wines & gourmet foods, wine classes, animals, and much more! 

    Wine Festival 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