What's Happening

Exhibit Talk
June 05, 9:00
Location: Ask at admissions gate for today's location
Weather permitting




Feeling Frozen? Warm up inside the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo!
December 29 -January 2, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Feeling Frozen? Warm up inside the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo!
December 29 -January 2, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Feeling Frozen? Warm up inside the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo!
December 29 -January 2, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Feeling Frozen? Warm up inside the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo!
December 29 -January 2, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Feeling Frozen? Warm up inside the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo!
December 29 -January 2, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Meet Winter Princesses in our Tropical Forest!
Saturday, January 3, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Zoo Careers and Conservation Workshop (Pre-Registration Required)
Monday, January 19, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
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Organic Garden Talk: The ins and outs of raised planter beds and unconventional containers
Friday, April 15, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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Lion Dance and Hung Gar Kung Fu Performance
Sunday, April 17, 11:00 a.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!
April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!
April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!
April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!
April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!
April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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World Lion Day ZooTeen Presentation
Wednesday, August 10, 1:00 p.m., Tropical Forest's Hippo Theater








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.
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Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!
April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!
April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Learn More
Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!
April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Learn More
Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!
April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!
April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Barnyard Bedtime Stories
Friday, May 5, 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
Come join us in your pajamas for storytime at the Franklin Park Zoo! Pre-registration required.
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Zoorific tales with Big Joe the Storyteller
Wednesday, April 18, 2:00 p.m.





Okie the gorilla is moving to the Big Easy!
Saturday, November 18, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Zoorific tales with Big Joe the Storyteller
Wednesday, April 18, 2:00 p.m.











Talk featuring Dr. Greg Rasmussen, Painted Dog Research Trust
Monday, April 16, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Zoorific tales with Big Joe the Storyteller
Wednesday, April 18, 2:00 p.m.














Chicken Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

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
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Potto Zookeeper Chat
2:30 p.m.

Potto Zookeeper Chat
2:30 p.m.

Potto Zookeeper Chat
2:30 p.m.

Potto Zookeeper Chat
2:30 p.m.

Anaconda Keeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Magic Show
11:00 a.m,, 12:00, and 1:00 p.m.

Giraffe Zookeeper Chat
1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Zookeeper Chat
1:30 p.m.

Giraffe Zookeeper Chat
1:30 p.m.

Snake Encounter
10:30 a.m.

Alligator Encounter
11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Tortoise Encounter
2:30 p.m.



Kangaroo Zookeeper Chat
1:30 p.m.

Cotton-top Tamarin Zookeeper Chat
1:30 p.m.



De Brazza's Monkey Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail






Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail




Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Organic Garden Tour
1:00 p.m.

Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Bee Zookeeper Chat
2:00 p.m.
Location: Organic Garden

Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Ferret Playtime and Enrichment
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Location: Meeting Barn

Kangaroo Zookeeper Chat
2:30 p.m.


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail





Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Bush Dog Zookeeper Chat
August 03, 11:00

Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail



Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail



Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail



Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail

Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Giraffe Encounter
1:30 p.m.
Giraffe Encounter Admission Tickets Required
Location: Giraffe Encounter gate across from Outback Trail


Petting Zoo
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Puppet Show
11:00 and 11:30 a.m.
Location: Children's Zoo

Tapir Zookeeper Chat
11:30 a.m.

Costume Contest
12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Location: Stage near Bird's World

Howling Contest
1:00 p.m.
Location: Stage near Bird's World

Petting Zoo
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Puppet Show
11:00 and 11:30 a.m.
Location: Children's Zoo

Tapir Zookeeper Chat
11:30 a.m.

Costume Contest
12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Location: Stage near Bird's World

Howling Contest
1:00 p.m.
Location: Stage near Bird's World




Anteater Feed
11:00 a.m.

Anteater Zookeeper Chat
1:15 p.m.


Pygmy Hippo Zookeeper Chat
2:30 p.m.

Zebra Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Zebra Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Zebra Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Zebra Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Zebra Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Zebra Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Zebra Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Zebra Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Zebra Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Zebra Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.


Ocelot Zookeeper Chat
1:30 p.m.

Visit our Zoos in support of wildlife recovery efforts in Australia
Sunday, January 26, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Sloth Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Sloth Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Sloth Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Sloth Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Sloth Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Sloth Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Ring-tailed Lemur Zookeeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Kangaroo Zookeeper Chat
11:00 a.m.










Breakfast with the Goats
March 6, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Stay comfy in your pj's as you ZOOm with some WILD friends during their morning routine.
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Breakfast with the Red Pandas
Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Stay comfy in your pj's as you ZOOm with some WILD friends during their morning routine.
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Breakfast with the Kangaroos
Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Stay comfy in your pj's as you ZOOm with some WILD friends during their morning routine.
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Breakfast with the Hippo
April 4, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Stay comfy in your pj's as you ZOOm with some WILD friends during their morning routine.
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Breakfast with the Kangaroos
Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Stay comfy in your pj's as you ZOOm with some WILD friends during their morning routine.
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Breakfast with the Fennec Fox
April 18, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Stay comfy in your pj's as you ZOOm with some WILD friends during their morning routine.
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Breakfast with the Camel
April 20, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Stay comfy in your pj's as you ZOOm with some WILD friends during their morning routine.
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Breakfast with the Kangaroos
Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Stay comfy in your pj's as you ZOOm with some WILD friends during their morning routine.
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Breakfast with the Red Pandas
Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Stay comfy in your pj's as you ZOOm with some WILD friends during their morning routine.
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Breakfast with the Sloth
Various Dates, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Rise and dine (virtually) with us! Stay comfy in your pj's as you ZOOm with some WILD friends during their morning routine.
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Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Education Chat
10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Lion brothers Dinari and Kamaia are turning 14, and guests are invited to attend the mane event!
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Lion Conservation Fund Presentation
March 12, 11:00 a.m.
Lion brothers Dinari and Kamaia are turning 14, and guests are invited to attend the mane event!
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Prairie Dog Zookeeper Chat
10:00 a.m.


Prairie Dog Zookeeper Chat
10:00 a.m.


Prairie Dog Zookeeper Chat
10:00 a.m.


Prairie Dog Zookeeper Chat
10:00 a.m.









Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
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Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More

Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More

Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More
Boston Lights
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprised of hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres.
Learn More









Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Martin Luther King Day
January 16, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy free admission in honor of Martin Luther King Day!
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Red Panda Keeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat
11:00 a.m.
Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Celebrate Little Joe’s 30th Birthday!
February 19, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Don’t miss a party and cake in the Tropical Forest in celebration of Little Joe's birthday!
Learn More
Gorilla Keeper Chat
10:00 a.m.

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Big Joe the Storyteller
10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest, Hippo Theater

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

February School Vacation Week FPZ
February 20 - 24, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Connect with incredible wildlife and spend a memorable day with family and friends exploring all the Zoo has to offer.
Learn More
Education Station and Scavenger Hunt
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest

Mystery Animal Encounter
10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Red Panda Zookeeper Chat
11:30 a.m.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Big Joe the Storyteller
1:30 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Camel Keeper Chat
2:30 p.m.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

February School Vacation Week FPZ
February 20 - 24, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Connect with incredible wildlife and spend a memorable day with family and friends exploring all the Zoo has to offer.
Learn More
Education Station and Scavenger Hunt
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest

Mystery Animal Encounter
10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Red Panda Zookeeper Chat
11:30 a.m.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Big Joe the Storyteller
1:30 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Camel Keeper Chat
2:30 p.m.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

February School Vacation Week FPZ
February 20 - 24, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Connect with incredible wildlife and spend a memorable day with family and friends exploring all the Zoo has to offer.
Learn More
Education Station and Scavenger Hunt
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest

Mystery Animal Encounter
10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Red Panda Zookeeper Chat
11:30 a.m.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Big Joe the Storyteller
1:30 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Camel Keeper Chat
2:30 p.m.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

February School Vacation Week FPZ
February 20 - 24, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Connect with incredible wildlife and spend a memorable day with family and friends exploring all the Zoo has to offer.
Learn More
Education Station and Scavenger Hunt
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest

Mystery Animal Encounter
10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Red Panda Zookeeper Chat
11:30 a.m.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Big Joe the Storyteller
1:30 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Camel Keeper Chat
2:30 p.m.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

February School Vacation Week FPZ
February 20 - 24, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Connect with incredible wildlife and spend a memorable day with family and friends exploring all the Zoo has to offer.
Learn More
Education Station and Scavenger Hunt
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest

Mystery Animal Encounter
10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater

Lion Keeper Chat
Daily, 11:00 a.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Red Panda Zookeeper Chat
11:30 a.m.

Kea Keeper Chat
Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Parrots are just one of many types of birds found around the world. Visit the kea to learn more about these brainy birds!
Location: Bird's World
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Gorilla Forage Feed & Keeper Chat
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Meet our gorilla family and discover how your family can join us to keep their rainforest home healthy.
Location: Topical Forest
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Camel Keeper Chat
2:30 p.m.

Franklin Farm Keeper Chat
Daily, 3:00 p.m.
Meet the animals of Franklin Farm, and learn more about heritage breeds, which include our goats, hogs, horse, and more.
Location: Franklin Farm
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

World Wildlife Day
March 4, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Get wild with us on World Wildlife Day, and learn how you can help protect wildlife.
Learn More
Education Station, Arts & Crafts
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest

Crocodile Keeper Chat
10:30 a.m.

Field Conservation Presentation
11:30 a.m.

Kea Zookeeper Chat
12:00 p.m.

Mystery Animal Encounter
1:00 p.m.
Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater

Roaring Birthday Celebration for the Lion Brothers
March 11, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lion brothers Dinari and Kamaia are turning 14, and guests are invited to attend the mane event!
Learn More
Lion Keeper Chat
1:00 p.m.
Discover how we care for African lions here at the Zoo and in the wild.
Location: Kalahari Kingdom
Subject to change due to weather and animal needs. Please check with a staff member or volunteer during your visit for the most up-to-date information.

Zootopia
June 10, 6:30 p.m.
Join us for our annual black-tie gala benefitting Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo.
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