Sunday, Nov. 8: Due to the BAA ½ marathon route, Franklin Park Zoo will have a delayed opening at noon. We look forward to seeing you at the zoo!

Today at the Zoo

Zoo Hours: 9am - 4pm | Boston Lights: 5-10:30pm

Red Panda Chat

Penguin Chat

Lemur Chat

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

Outback Chat

Boston Lights

Full Schedule

Butterfly Hollow

Butterfly Hollow is taking a winter break! Flutter by again this spring to visit our pollinators.

Step into this walk-through garden, where blooming flowers and a serene pond create a peaceful natural setting. As you explore this tranquil open-air habitat, keep an eye out for native butterflies and other pollinators that may flutter through along the way.

Zoo Map

🦋 Flutter by our Kids' Corner!

Create your own butterfly mask and let your imagination take flight.
Turn your yard or balcony into a wildlife haven—learn how to make your space a certified habitat for local critters.
Mini but Mighty: Discover the surprising power of bugs in our ecosystem and how you can be a hero for these tiny but mighty creatures.

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Plan Your Visit To

Franklin Park Zoo

Today at the Zoo

Zoo Hours: 9am - 4pm | Boston Lights: 5-10:30pm

Butterfly Hollow

🦋 Flutter by our Kids' Corner!

Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo