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  • Bostonlights Owl Box

    Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience

    Franklin Park Zoo
    Aug. 1 - Sept. 30, 6:00 – 10:30 p.m. | Oct. 1 - Nov. 2, 5:00 - 10:30 p.m.

    Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

    Boston Lights Details
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    Sarah Woodruff

    Red Panda Day

    Franklin Park Zoo
    September 20, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

    Join us and zoos worldwide as we celebrate Red Panda Day.

    Red Panda Day Details
  • Carscritters Box

    Cars and Critters

    Stone Zoo
    September 21, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

    Wild about cars? Rev your engines on over to Stone Zoo!

    Cars and Critters Details
  • Cheetah Box (1)

    Protecting the World’s Fastest Cat: A Conversation with Laurie Marker, Founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund

    Franklin Park Zoo
    September 25, 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.

    Cheetah Talk Details
  • Tapir Teeth Box

    Fabulous Fifth Birthday Celebration

    Franklin Park Zoo
    October 5, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

    We're celebrating a slew of fall babies with a party you don’t want to miss!

    Birthday Details
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    Boo at the Zoo

    Stone Zoo
    October 18 & 19, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    Trick-or-treat among the animals!

    Boo at the Zoo Details
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    Zoo Howl

    Franklin Park Zoo
    October 25 & 26, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    Thrills, chills, and animals lurk around every corner on our Trick-or-Treat Trail.

    Zoo Howl Details
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    ZooLights

    Stone Zoo
    November 14 - January 4, 4:00 - 9:30 p.m. (Closed Nov. 27 and Dec. 25)

    Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.

    ZooLights Details
  • Reindeer Hotchocolate

    Hot Chocolate with the Reindeer

    Stone Zoo
    Select Nov. and Dec. dates

    Enjoy delicious hot chocolate while learning more about Holly and Aoife, our resident reindeer.

    Cocoa with Reindeer Details
  • Santa Visit Box

    Visit with Santa

    Stone Zoo
    Select December dates

    Add a little magic to your holiday cards with a meet-and-greet with Santa.

    Visit 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
  • Zootopia Box (1)

    Zootopia

    Franklin Park Zoo
    June 6, 2026

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

    Zootopia Details