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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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  • Spring Fling

    Stone Zoo
    April 8, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

    Enjoy the warmer weather with activities throughout the day that are sure to put a spring in your step.

  • Berklee Music Lion Box

    Music through the Zoo

    Franklin Park Zoo
    April 8, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

    Our animals will enjoy musical interludes as a form of enrichment at their exhibits courtesy of the Berklee College of Music.

  • Spring Vacation Box (1)

    April School Vacation Week

    Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo
    April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

    Connect with incredible wildlife and spend a spring day with family and friends exploring our Zoos.

  • Party For Planet Logo

    Party for the Planet

    Franklin Park Zoo
    April 22, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    In celebration of Earth Day, join us for a fun day to raise awareness for the planet and all it has to offer, and learn how you can help make a difference.

  • Autism Family Day

    Franklin Park Zoo
    April 29, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

    We've teamed up with Bailey’s Team for Autism to offer free entry to individuals on the autism spectrum on April 29. Pre-Registration required by April 15.

  • Princess Pirates Box (1)

    Princess & Pirates Day

    Franklin Park Zoo
    April 30, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

    Whether you’re dressed as royalty or in your buccaneer best, costumes are encouraged for this magical day.

  • Alesandtails Box

    Ales & Tails

    Stone Zoo
    May 20, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

    Sample locally crafted beer while you explore the world of wildlife.

  • Zootopia Zebra Box

    Zootopia

    Franklin Park Zoo
    June 10, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

    Join us for our annual black-tie gala benefitting Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo.

  • Brewlogo Box

    Brew at the Zoo

    Franklin Park Zoo
    July 15, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

    Our annual beer-tasting event takes you on a journey through the animal kingdom.

  • Virtual Tours Box

    Animal Meet & Greet

    Various Dates

    Join us in person or virtually for an exclusive encounter with our amazing ambassador animals!

  • Wild Shoutout Box

    Wild Shoutouts

    Virtual Offering

    Looking for a unique way to send a message to your loved one? Whether it’s a holiday, birthday, anniversary, graduation, new job, proposal or just a pick-me-up, let our animals be your wingman!