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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Autism Family Day
Franklin Park Zoo
Saturday, April 27, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Join us for a day of activities including meet & greets with animal ambassadors, arts & crafts, music and more.
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ArtWeek
Franklin Park Zoo
Sunday, April 28, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Join us for a day of creativity, and express your love of all things wild and wonderful through music, watercolor and more!
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Princess Day
Stone Zoo
Saturday, May 4, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Fairy tales come true at the Zoo! Meet your favorite princesses, enjoy arts and crafts, and meet with zookeepers!
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Zootopia
Cambridge Royal Sonesta
Saturday, May 11, 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.Zootopia is our annual creative, black-tie gala benefitting both Zoos.
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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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Celebrate Azize’s Fourth Birthday
Franklin Park Zoo
Saturday, May 11, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Azize, the youngest of the western lowland gorilla troop, is turning four and you're invited to the party!
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Celebrate Mother's Day at Zoo New England
Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo
Sunday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Help us celebrate your mom (and all of ours!) with FREE ADMISSION for all moms on Mother's Day!
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Be a Super Hero for Endangered Species
Franklin Park Zoo
Saturday, May 18, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Meet some of your favorite Super Heroes, MARVEL’s Black Panther and Spider-Man, and learn how you can be a Super Hero for endangered species!
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World Otter Day
Stone Zoo
Wednesday, May 29, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Celebrate World Otter Day with us, and learn more about Stone Zoo’s North American river otters, Penny and Sushi, during zookeeper chats.
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Roars & Pours
Franklin Park Zoo
Saturday, June 1, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.Raise a toast to Roars & Pours, our annual wine and beer tasting event!
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A Wild Affair
Stone Zoo
Saturday, June 22, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.This tasting event features restaurants, entertainment, auctions, and an opportunity to stroll among the animals.
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Sunset Sips
Stone Zoo
Saturday, July 27, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Relax and take in the beautiful summer night at this 21+ after-hour event. Enjoy music, wine, animal encounters and more!
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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.
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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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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.
