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Zootopia

Franklin Park Zoo

June 7, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Zootopia is back at Franklin Park Zoo for an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world!

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It’s time to break out your best animal-inspired creative cocktail attire! At this year’s gala, which supports Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo, guests will have the opportunity to experience Gorilla Grove, an immersive, state-of-the-art outdoor gorilla habitat, and discover the Tropical Forest Pavilion, home to pygmy hippos, ring-tailed lemurs, Baird’s tapirs and more incredible animals, as well as walk through the historic rock garden. Throughout the event, attendees can mix and mingle while learning more about the Zoos’ mission to preserve and protect wildlife. The gala begins with special appearances by the zoo’s animal ambassadors and a silent auction, followed by a plated dinner, presentation of the Young Conservationist Award, dancing, and more. Matt Noyes, President and Co-Founder of 1DegreeOutside, is this year’s host.

Proceeds from Zootopia will directly benefit Zoo New England’s Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo and will help to further the Zoos’ mission to inspire and educate the next generation of conservation stewards and leaders.

Submit your nominations for the Young Conservationist Award

Do you know an outstanding youth who is an advocate for wildlife and conservation? Nominate them for the Young Conservationist Award!
 

Submit a Nomination


As part of the Zootopia celebration, we're excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Young Conservationist Award.

The nominated youth should be enrolled in grades 3 through 12, have demonstrated a positive commitment to conservation at large and/or Zoo New England’s mission, and have engaged in some outstanding action to support this. 

The award, which includes a $2,500 scholarship, will be presented at the Zootopia gala to further the recipient's project, conservation work and education. The winner and two adults will receive complimentary tickets to Zootopia to participate in the awards ceremony.

Nominations for the Young Conservationist Award are being accepted through Monday, April 28, 2025. Please email questions to YoungConservationistAward@zoonewengland.org.

A look back at Zootopia 2024

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, our guests and everyone who helped make our 2024 gala a record-setting and memorable success. Our generous supporters helped raise more than $810,000, empowering Zoo New England to build on our mission of conservation, education and exemplary animal care at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo. Thank you!