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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ZooLights
Stone Zoo
November 22 - January 4, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Closed Nov. 28 and Dec. 25)Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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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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December School Vacation Week- FPZ
Franklin Park Zoo
December 26 – January 4, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Spend a WILD winter school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!
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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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Bill Marquardt
Black Bear Birthday Party
Stone Zoo
Saturday, January 11, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Oh brother! Black bears Smoky and Bubba are celebrating their 14th birthday in January, and guests are invited to join the festivities!
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Lunar New Year Celebration
Franklin Park Zoo
Saturday, January 18, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.In celebration of the Lunar New Year, enjoy special performances, crafts and zookeeper chats!
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Free Admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Franklin Park Zoo & Stone Zoo
Monday, January 20, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Enjoy free admission in honor of Martin Luther King Day!
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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.
