Family Fun Program

Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Family Fun Program

Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Family Fun Program

Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Family Fun Program

Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Family Fun Program

Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Family Fun Program

Every second Saturday of the month, October – March, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Breakfast with the Birds

Saturday, March 18, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.

Enjoy a continental breakfast alongside Zoo educators and a few wild friends! Pre-registration required.

Breakfast with the Gorillas

February 2, 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast in the Tropical Forest with our gorilla family. Registration required.strong text

Breakfast with the Goats

March 6, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Pre-registration required.

Breakfast with the Red Pandas

Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.

Breakfast with the Kangaroos

Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.

Breakfast with the Hippo

April 4, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.

Breakfast with the Kangaroos

Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.

Breakfast with the Fennec Fox

April 18, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Rise and dine (virtually) with us during your winter break! Pre-registration required.

Breakfast with the Camel

April 20, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Rise and dine (virtually) with us during your winter break! Pre-registration required.

Breakfast with the Kangaroos

Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.

Breakfast with the Red Pandas

Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.

Breakfast with the Sloth

Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Rise and dine with us (virtually)! Pre-registration required.

Zootopia

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

Our annual fundraising gala is an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world.

Zootopia

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

Our annual fundraising gala is an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world.

Big Joe the Storyteller

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2:30 p.m.

Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.

Zootopia

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

Our annual fundraising gala is an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world.

World Bird Day

January 4, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Big Joe the Storyteller

January 31, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

Bring your little book lovers for stories, crafts and animal fun.

Martin Luther King Day

January 19, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Big Joe the Storyteller

January 31, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

Bring your little book lovers for stories, crafts and animal fun.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Orchid Adventure

February 6 - March 1, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

February School Vacation Week FPZ

February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

February School Vacation Week FPZ

February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

World Hippo Day

February 15, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Hippo Enrichment

9:30 a.m.

Watch as our pygmy hippos enjoy special enrichment and treats.
Location: Tropical Forest hippo habitat

Hippo Chat

10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Franklin Park Zoo is home to three pygmy hippos—Cleopatra, Inocencio, and Ptolemy. Learn about each of them and how Zoo New England is helping protect their species.
Location: Tropical Forest hippo habitat

Hippo Discovery Station

11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Discover what makes pygmy hippos so unique, their role in healthy ecosystems, and how we can all be hippo heroes by helping protect their habitats.
Location: Tropical Forest

Arts & Crafts

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Get hands-on with fun, hippo-themed crafts.
Location: Tropical Forest

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Celebrate Little Joe’s Birthday!

February 16, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Don’t miss a party in the Tropical Forest in celebration of Little Joe's birthday.

February School Vacation Week FPZ

February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Cupcakes with Little Joe

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (while supplies last)

Don’t miss a party in the Tropical Forest in celebration of Little Joe's birthday.

Gorilla Discovery Station

10:00 a.m.

Meet the Education Team and dive into all things gorilla! Explore hands-on activities, pick up supplies for a gorilla-themed craft, and learn how you can help protect gorillas by donating used electronics to our “Gorillas on the Line” collection drive.
Location: Tropical Forest

Big Joe the Storyteller

10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Join local favorite Big Joe the Storyteller in the Hippo Theater for two lively, family-friendly storytimes.
Location: Tropical Forest, Hippo Theater

“Celebrating Little Joe” Educator Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn the story of Little Joe! Chat with an educator about his history, family tree and how he became part of Zoo New England’s gorilla troop.
Location: Tropical Forest

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Arts & Crafts

12:00–1:00 p.m.

Get creative at our craft table with hands-on activities for all ages.
Location: Tropical Forest

Games & Activities

1:00–2:00 p.m.

Learn more about gorillas while playing fun, gorilla-themed games with the Education Team
Location: Tropical Forest across from clouded leopard habitat

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Gorilla Chat

2:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Can you tell gorillas apart? Discover how conservation scientists identify individual gorillas in the wild, and try these techniques yourself!
Location: Tropical Forest

February School Vacation Week FPZ

February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Face-Painting & Crafts

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Sloth Habitat

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

February School Vacation Week FPZ

February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Story Time

10:00 - 10:30 a.m. & 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Sloth Habitat

Arts & Crafts

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Sloth Habitat

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

February School Vacation Week FPZ

February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Lemur Enrichment

11:00 a.m.

Location: Tropical Forest lemur habitat

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

February School Vacation Week FPZ

February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Face-Painting & Crafts

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Sloth Habitat

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Big Joe the Storyteller

12:00 and 1:00 p.m.

Join local favorite Big Joe the Storyteller in the Hippo Theater for two lively, family-friendly storytimes.
Location: Tropical Forest, Hippo Theater

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

February School Vacation Week FPZ

February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Tour

11:00 a.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Orchid Mounting Workshop

February 21 and 28, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Create your own living masterpiece in this 30-minute, step-by-step workshop.

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

February School Vacation Week FPZ

February 14 - 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Tropical Forest

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Orchid Tour

11:00 a.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Orchid Mounting Workshop

February 21 and 28, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Create your own living masterpiece in this 30-minute, step-by-step workshop.

Orchid Adventure

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brighten a winter day surrounded by color, curiosity and conservation.

Orchid Sale

March 8, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Explore a wide selection of orchids for purchase.

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

Learn all about our Bactrian camels and their incredible adaptations for surviving some of the world’s harshest climates.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Weather permitting

Swamp Chat

1:00 p.m.

Learn about all things winged and wonderful, and the conservation efforts we're engaged in to protect them.
Location: Bird's World swamp exhibit

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

Learn more about the largest species of tapir, the Baird's tapir, and how your visits help us protect them in the wild.
Location: Tropical Forest tapir habitat

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Orchid Discovery Station

11:30 a.m.

Take a closer look at orchid flowers and structures, learn how they grow, and experience their scents through hands-on activities.
Location: Tropical Forest

Zootopia

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

Our annual fundraising gala is an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world.