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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Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience
Franklin Park Zoo
August 21 - November 1, 6:00 - 10:30 p.m.Experience the wonder of over 50 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
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Animal Art Auction
Virtual Event
July 29 – August 7Become a patron of the wild arts while bidding in the Animal Art Auction!
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Bottle & Can Recycling Drive
Stone Zoo
2020 Event CanceledHave some empty bottles and cans on your hands? Skip the trash barrel and head to Stone Zoo during the Bottle and Can Drive!
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Brew at the Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo
Date To Be AnnouncedThis annual beer-tasting event features stations hosted by local breweries and restaurants.
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Ales & Tails
Stone Zoo
Date To Be AnnouncedSip brews among the animals at this wild beer-tasting!
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Cars and Critters
Stone Zoo
2020 Event CanceledWild about cars? Rev your engines on over to Stone Zoo!
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Zootopia
Saturday, May 9, 2020Zootopia is our annual creative, black-tie gala benefitting both Zoos. Our favorite gala went virtual this year--thanks to everyone who helped make it a success!
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A Wild Affair
Stone Zoo
Saturday, June 20, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.This tasting event features restaurants, entertainment, auctions, and an opportunity to stroll among the animals.
