• Please review our current Health & Safety Updates (FPZ and SZ) before your visit.

• Non-Members: Online reservations are required for admission tickets.
• Members: Advance reservations for daytime admission are not required.

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Zoo Hours: 9am - 5 pm | Boston Lights 6 - 10:30 pm

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Shopping and Dining

Health & Safety Update:
All guests are required to wear masks while indoors. Children under five are not required to wear a face covering, except when visiting the petting area.

Shopping Discover some wild finds at the Things Wild Gift Shop. Plush toys, games, apparel, and much more are available year round. Forget something? Our gift shop’s got all the essential items, like umbrellas, sunscreen, batteries and water bottles.
	Hours: October - December: Daily, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. January - February: Daily, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. March: Daily, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. April - September: Daily, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dining Our teams are trained on sustainable practices, source responsibly and provide management services to reduce carbon emissions, and champion sustainable resource usage to reduce food waste.
	Giddy-Up Grill Franklin Park Zoo's indoor/outdoor, southwestern-themed Giddy-Up Grill concession stand (open year round) offers delicious treats for the whole family. The grill serves a selection of wraps, burgers, fries, sandwiches, salads, pizza and many other kid-friendly foods. Guests can also make a purchase using our walk-up service window. View Grill Menu Hours: October - December: Daily, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. January - February: Daily, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. March: Daily, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. April - September: Daily, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

	Kalahari Kitchen At the seasonal Kalahari Kitchen guests can find hamburgers, hotdogs, and other morsels fresh off the grill. View Kalahari Menu Hours: Weather permitting Mid-April - June 30: weekends, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. July - September 30: daily, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

	Picnic Areas Bring your own food and have a snack at one of our many picnic locations throughout the Zoo.