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Sunday, August 16: 
• Franklin Park Zoo will be open for daytime guests. Due to events taking place outside the Zoo, traffic and parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Franklin Park. Circuit Drive will be closed, and barriers may be in place on some roadways. If you encounter a barrier, please identify yourself as a Zoo visitor. Parking will be available in the Zoo’s parking lots, though there may be periods when roads or parking areas are temporarily inaccessible. We strongly encourage the use of public transportation or rideshare when possible. 
• Franklin Park Zoo’s Boston Lights evening event will be closed on Sunday, August 16.
We appreciate your patience and understanding!

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ZooLights

ZooLights at Stone Zoo has concluded for the season. Thank you for joining us to celebrate the holidays. We loved sharing the magic with you and hope to see you again next year!

ZooLights is held at Stone Zoo in Stoneham, MA

Step into Stone Zoo's sparkling winter wonderland and stroll along tree-lined paths aglow with thousands of twinkling lights. As you discover festive displays throughout the Zoo, you may also see animal residents, including flamingos, black bears and reindeer – all adding to the holiday magic.

Lights for Lions: Recycle your holiday lights with us

Through February 28

Stone Zoo: 
Main entrance, by the giftshop
Daily, 9am - 3pm
ZooLights, 4 - 9:30pm

Franklin Park Zoo: 
Zebra entrance, Daily, 9am - 4pm

Do you have old holiday lights taking up space in your closets? We're collecting holiday lights and extension cords for our first “Lights for Lions” recycling drive! Drop off used or non-functioning strings of lights and extension cords at our recycling bins at both Zoos. Recycling proceeds support our conservation partner, Lion Landscapes, in their efforts to protect lions and their habitats. 

About Lion Landscapes:
Zoo New England supports Lion Landscapes in their community-led conservation work aimed at protecting large wild carnivores threatened by human-dominated landscape. This work in Tanzania is of high-importance, as this area is considered one of the last lion strongholds.

Questions? Contact us at info@zoonewengland.org

Thank you to our recycling partner, Spiegel South Shore Scrap Metal!

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