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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, 2026

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

Zootopia

June 6, 2026

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.

February School Vacation Week FPZ

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

Connect with incredible wildlife during your break.

Zootopia

June 6, 2026

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.

Celebrate with a day of fun, feathers and fascinating facts as we spotlight the incredible birds that call Franklin Park Zoo home.

Big Joe the Storyteller

January 24 and 31, various times

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

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

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

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

Martin Luther King Day

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

Enjoy free admission in honor of Martin Luther King Day!

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

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

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

Big Joe the Storyteller

January 24 and 31, various times

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

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

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

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 24 and 31, various times

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 - 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 - 3:00 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

10:30–11:30 a.m. and 1:00–2:00 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

Celebrate Little Joe’s 30th 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.

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

“Introducing 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

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

“Who Am I?” Gorilla Edition

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.

Face-Painting & Crafts

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Sloth 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.

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

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.

Lemur Enrichment

11:00 a.m.

Location: Tropical Forest lemur habitat

Orchid Adventure

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

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

Face-Painting & Crafts

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Sloth 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.

Orchid Tour

11:00 a.m.

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

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.

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.

Orchid Adventure

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.

Orchid Adventure

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.

Orchid Adventure

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.

Orchid Tour

11:00 a.m.

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

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.

Zootopia

June 6, 2026

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