Special Events
Take a look at our upcoming special events below, or visit our daily calendar to see what's happening on the day of your visit!
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- Franklin Park Zoo Events
- Stone Zoo Events
- Families & Children
- 21 and Over
- Holiday
- After Hours
- Fundraising & Scholarship
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Bourbon and BBQ
Stone Zoo
June 27, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Round up your crew for a flavor-packed night of food, drinks and wild fun.
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America Through Animals: Exploring 250 Years of History
Franklin Park Zoo
July 18, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a guided walking tour through Franklin Park Zoo.
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Conservation Takes Flight
Stone Zoo
July 28, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the remarkable comeback of the bald eagle in the Northeast.
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Biodiversity Walks
Various locations
Various datesDiscover the hidden wonders of nature on expert-led nature walks.
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America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo
Various datesAs our nation marks its 250th anniversary, we’re celebrating in a wild way.
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Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience
Franklin Park Zoo
August 14 - November 8Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!
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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!
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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.
