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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- Franklin Park Zoo Events
- Stone Zoo Events
- Families & Children
- 21 and Over
- Holiday
- After Hours
- Fundraising & Scholarship
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ZooLights
Stone Zoo
November 18 - January 8 (Closed 11/24 & 12/25), 4:00 to 9:30 p.m.Our annual festival of lights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season.
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December School Vacation Week at Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo
December 27, 28 & 29, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Spend a WILD winter school vacation week at the Zoo!
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Black Bear Birthday
Stone Zoo
January 14, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Oh brother! Black bears Smoky and Bubba are celebrating their 17th birthday in January, and guests are invited to join the festivities!
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Zootopia
Franklin Park Zoo
Saturday, June 10Join us for our annual black-tie gala benefitting Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo.
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Animal Meet & Greet
Various Dates
Join us in person or virtually for an exclusive encounter with our amazing ambassador animals!
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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!
