What's Happening

Exhibit Talk

June 05, 9:00

Location: Ask at admissions gate for today's location
Weather permitting

Andean Condor Enrichment

Sunday, July 15, 1:30 p.m.

Warthog Training Session

Saturday, July 21, 11:00 a.m.

Meet Peppa Pig™ at Farm Day

Sunday, September 14

International Red Panda Day

Saturday, September 15, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Games and Activities

Saturday, September 27, 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, September 28, 10:00 a.m.-1:00p.m.

Spin the Wheel of Endangered Species and play our "Nature's Numbers" game to win prizes!

Games and Activities

Saturday, September 27, 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, September 28, 10:00 a.m.-1:00p.m.

Spin the Wheel of Endangered Species and play our "Nature's Numbers" game to win prizes!

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.

Hess Mobile Museum

Tuesday, November 11, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Find our Elf on the Shelf

Friday, December 12 - Tuesday, December 23

Family Fun Program

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

Find our Elf on the Shelf

Friday, December 12 - Tuesday, December 23

Find our Elf on the Shelf

Friday, December 12 - Tuesday, December 23

Find our Elf on the Shelf

Friday, December 12 - Tuesday, December 23

Find our Elf on the Shelf

Friday, December 12 - Tuesday, December 23

Find our Elf on the Shelf

Friday, December 12 - Tuesday, December 23

Find our Elf on the Shelf

Friday, December 12 - Tuesday, December 23

Find our Elf on the Shelf

Friday, December 12 - Tuesday, December 23

Find our Elf on the Shelf

Friday, December 12 - Tuesday, December 23

Find our Elf on the Shelf

Friday, December 12 - Tuesday, December 23

Find our Elf on the Shelf

Friday, December 12 - Tuesday, December 23

Feeling Frozen? Warm up inside the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo!

December 29 -January 2, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Feeling Frozen? Warm up inside the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo!

December 29 -January 2, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Feeling Frozen? Warm up inside the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo!

December 29 -January 2, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Feeling Frozen? Warm up inside the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo!

December 29 -January 2, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Feeling Frozen? Warm up inside the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo!

December 29 -January 2, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Meet Winter Princesses in our Tropical Forest!

Saturday, January 3, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Warm up in the Tropical Forest

Weekends in January and February, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Family Fun Program

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

Warm up in the Tropical Forest

Weekends in January and February, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Warm up in the Tropical Forest

Weekends in January and February, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Warm up in the Tropical Forest

Weekends in January and February, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Zoo Careers and Conservation Workshop (Pre-Registration Required)

Monday, January 19, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Warm up in the Tropical Forest

Weekends in January and February, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Warm up in the Tropical Forest

Weekends in January and February, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Warm up in the Tropical Forest

Weekends in January and February, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Warm up in the Tropical Forest

Weekends in January and February, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Warm up in the Tropical Forest

Weekends in January and February, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Warm up in the Tropical Forest

Weekends in January and February, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Warm up in the Tropical Forest

Weekends in January and February, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Family Fun Program

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

Warm up in the Tropical Forest

Weekends in January and February, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Meet Curious George

Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Meet Curious George

Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Meet Curious George

Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Meet Curious George

Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Meet Curious George

Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Warm up in the Tropical Forest

Weekends in January and February, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Warm up in the Tropical Forest

Weekends in January and February, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Warm up in the Tropical Forest

Weekends in January and February, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Family Fun Program

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

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Animal Enrichment

Saturday, March 17, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

World Water Day, FPZ

Sunday, March 22, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Science and Conservation Day

Saturday, September 23, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Zoo Teen Ambassador "Trashion" Show

Friday, April 24, 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

Amur Leopard Enrichment

Sunday, May 10, 10:30 a.m.

Camel Enrichment

Sunday, May 10, 1:15 p.m.

Mandrill Enrichment

Sunday, May 10, 1:30 p.m.

Face-Painting

Sat. & Sun. in July, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Face-Painting

Sat. & Sun. in July, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Face-Painting

Sat. & Sun. in July, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Face-Painting

Sat. & Sun. in July, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Face-Painting

Sat. & Sun. in July, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Face-Painting

Sat. & Sun. in July, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Face-Painting

Sat. & Sun. in July, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Face-Painting

Sat. & Sun. in July, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

World Lion Day

Saturday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

World Elephant Day

Wednesday, August 12, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Brew at the Zoo

August 15, 3:30

This annual beer-tasting event features stations hosted by local breweries and restaurants.

Free Fun Friday

Friday, August 3, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Food Truck Safari

Saturday, June 30, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Celebrate Halloween with the Gorillas!

Saturday, October 31, 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.

Run Wild at Franklin Park Zoo

Saturday, September 24, 4:00 p.m.

Festive fun with the lemurs at Franklin Park Zoo!

Saturday, December 19, 11:00

Hippo Theater Happenings

Fridays, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

PreZOOdential Election Week

February 15 - 19, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Celebrate Little Joe’s 25th Birthday!

Monday, February 19, 10:15 a.m.

PreZOOdential Election Week

February 15 - 19, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Cow Enrichment & Zookeeper Encounter

October 29 and 30, 2:30 p.m.

Thrills, chills, and animals lurk around every corner on our Trick-or-Treat Trail.

PreZOOdential Election Week

February 15 - 19, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

PreZOOdential Election Week

February 15 - 19, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Cow Enrichment & Zookeeper Encounter

October 29 and 30, 2:30 p.m.

Thrills, chills, and animals lurk around every corner on our Trick-or-Treat Trail.

PreZOOdential Election Week

February 15 - 19, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Presidential Inauguration Celebration

Saturday, February 20, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Leap Day Celebration

Saturday, February 27, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Hippo Theater Happenings

Fridays, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Hippo Theater Happenings

Fridays, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Roaring Birthday Celebration for the Lion Brothers

Saturday, March 10, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lion Zookeeper Encounter

Saturday, March 12, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Hippo Theater Happenings

Fridays, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Boston Marathon Team Fundraiser

Thursday, April 13, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Hippo Theater Happenings

Fridays, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Organic Garden Talk: The ins and outs of raised planter beds and unconventional containers

Friday, April 15, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

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.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Party for the Planet

Saturday, April 21, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate Mother's Day at Franklin Park Zoo

Sunday, May 13, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Celebrate Azize’s birthday

Saturday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Endangered Species Day at Franklin Park Zoo

Saturday, May 21, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Star Wars Day

Saturday, June 10, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Super Hero Day

Saturday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate Father's Day at Franklin Park Zoo

Sunday, June 17

World Giraffe Day

Saturday, June 23, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Animal Beach Party

Saturday, July 9, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

Friday, November 24, 2:00 p.m.

Great Indian Hornbill Enrichment

Saturday, July 9, 11:15 a.m.

World Lion Day ZooTeen Presentation

Wednesday, August 10, 1:00 p.m., Tropical Forest's Hippo Theater

Brew at the Zoo

August 20, 3:30

This annual beer-tasting event features stations hosted by local breweries and restaurants.

Free Fun Friday

Friday, August 3, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A Day in the Life of a Park Ranger

Thursday, September 22, 2:00 p.m.

Run Wild at Franklin Park Zoo

Saturday, September 24, 4:00 p.m.

Gorilla Enrichment & Zookeeper Encounter

October 29 and 30, 10:15 a.m.

Thrills, chills, and animals lurk around every corner on our Trick-or-Treat Trail.

Cow Enrichment & Zookeeper Encounter

October 29 and 30, 2:30 p.m.

Thrills, chills, and animals lurk around every corner on our Trick-or-Treat Trail.

Gorilla Enrichment & Zookeeper Encounter

October 29 and 30, 10:15 a.m.

Thrills, chills, and animals lurk around every corner on our Trick-or-Treat Trail.

Cow Enrichment & Zookeeper Encounter

October 29 and 30, 2:30 p.m.

Thrills, chills, and animals lurk around every corner on our Trick-or-Treat Trail.

Education Station

Saturday, December 2, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Storytime

Saturday, February 11, 1:30 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest, Hippo Theater

Saving Tapirs and Wild Places in Nicaragua

Saturday, December 17, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Celebrate National Bird Day

Saturday, January 7, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

All about Peacocks

Saturday, January 14, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Chinese New Year Celebration

Saturday, February 17, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Chicken Encounter

January 21, 1:00

Tropical Birds

Saturday, January 28, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Farm, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Celebrate Valentine's Day

February 11 and 12, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Storytime

Saturday, February 11, 1:30 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest, Hippo Theater

Celebrate Valentine's Day

February 11 and 12, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Zookeeper Chat

Franklin Farm, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Celebrate Little Joe’s 25th Birthday!

Monday, February 19, 10:15 a.m.

Meet Curious George

Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Meet Curious George

Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Roaring Birthday Celebration for the Lion Brothers

Saturday, March 10, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 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.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Animal Enrichment

Saturday, March 17, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Bird's World Keeper Chat

Saturday, March 18, 1:30 p.m.

Soil Ecology Workshop

Saturday, March 25, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Fun in the Tropics

Saturday, March 24, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

National Zoo Lover's & Ape Awareness Day

Saturday, April 8, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mushroom Inoculation Workshop

Sunday, April 9, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Boston Marathon Team Fundraiser

Thursday, April 13, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bongo and Red River Hog Zookeeper Chat

April 17 - 21, 1:00 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bongo and Red River Hog Zookeeper Chat

April 17 - 21, 1:00 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bongo and Red River Hog Zookeeper Chat

April 17 - 21, 1:00 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bongo and Red River Hog Zookeeper Chat

April 17 - 21, 1:00 p.m.

Spend a WILD April school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo!

April 17 - 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bongo and Red River Hog Zookeeper Chat

April 17 - 21, 1:00 p.m.

Party for the Planet

Saturday, April 21, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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.

ArtWeek

Saturday, May 5, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Forest Garden Design Day

Sunday, May 7, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate Azize’s birthday

Saturday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Meet Curious George

Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Celebrate Mother's Day at Franklin Park Zoo

Sunday, May 13, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Compost Tea Workshop

Saturday, May 20, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Super Hero Day

Saturday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Soil and Plant Health, a Talk with Dan Kittredge

Saturday, May 27, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Star Wars Day

Saturday, June 10, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Celebrate Father's Day at Franklin Park Zoo

Sunday, June 17

Nurturing Nature to Restore Ecosystems

Sunday, June 18, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

World Giraffe Day

Saturday, June 23, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Garden of Wonders

Monday, June 26, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston comes to Franklin Park Zoo!

Saturday, July 29, 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Move & Groove Enrichment Day

Saturday, July 8, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Pirates and Princesses Day

Saturday, September 29, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Watercolor Wednesday

Wednesday, July 12, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston comes to Franklin Park Zoo!

Saturday, July 29, 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

World Lion Day

Saturday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Zoorific tales with Big Joe the Storyteller

Wednesday, April 18, 2:00 p.m.

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Free Fun Friday

Friday, August 3, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Brew at the Zoo

August 19, 4:00

This annual beer-tasting event features stations hosted by local breweries and restaurants.

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Education Station

Daily, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Look for our Education Stations to "Create a Critter" while learning about animal adaptations, or discover the "Buzz" on pollinators!
Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

International Red Panda Day

Saturday, September 15, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Science and Conservation Day

Saturday, September 23, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Stinky Saturday

Saturday, October 7, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Curious Cubs Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for ages 3 to 4 years. Pre-registration required.

Curious Cubs Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for ages 3 to 4 years. Pre-registration required.

Playful Paws Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for age 2 to 3 years. Pre-registration required.

Curious Cubs Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for ages 3 to 4 years. Pre-registration required.

Playful Paws Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for age 2 to 3 years. Pre-registration required.

Okie the gorilla is moving to the Big Easy!

Saturday, November 18, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Curious Cubs Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for ages 3 to 4 years. Pre-registration required.

World Anteater Day

Saturday, November 24, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

In celebration of World Anteater Day, visit Jockamo the giant anteater in the Tropical Forest!

Playful Paws Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for age 2 to 3 years. Pre-registration required.

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

Friday, November 24, 2:00 p.m.

Education Station

Saturday, December 2, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Santa Saturdays

Saturdays, December 9 & 16, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Santa Saturdays

Saturdays, December 9 & 16, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

December School Vacation Week

December 26 - 29, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Camel Zookeeper Chat

December 26 - 29, 1:00 p.m.

December School Vacation Week

December 26 - 29, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Camel Zookeeper Chat

December 26 - 29, 1:00 p.m.

December School Vacation Week

December 26 - 29, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Zoorific tales with Big Joe the Storyteller

Wednesday, April 18, 2:00 p.m.

Camel Zookeeper Chat

December 26 - 29, 1:00 p.m.

Curious Cubs Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for ages 3 to 4 years. Pre-registration required.

Playful Paws Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for age 2 to 3 years. Pre-registration required.

Curious Cubs Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for ages 3 to 4 years. Pre-registration required.

Playful Paws Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for age 2 to 3 years. Pre-registration required.

Free Admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, January 15, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Flamingo Zookeeper Chat

Monday, January 15, 1:30 p.m.

Curious Cubs Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for ages 3 to 4 years. Pre-registration required.

Playful Paws Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for age 2 to 3 years. Pre-registration required.

Curious Cubs Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for ages 3 to 4 years. Pre-registration required.

Playful Paws Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for age 2 to 3 years. Pre-registration required.

Big Game Fun

Sunday, February 4, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Darwin Day

Saturday, February 10, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cotton-top Tamarin Zookeeper Chat

February 17, 20, 21, 22, and 23, 10:30 a.m.

Chinese New Year Celebration

Saturday, February 17, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Anaconda Keeper Chat

Saturday, April 7, 10:30 a.m.

February School Vacation Week FPZ

February 19 - 23, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Celebrate Little Joe’s 25th Birthday!

Monday, February 19, 10:15 a.m.

February School Vacation Week FPZ

February 19 - 23, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cotton-top Tamarin Zookeeper Chat

February 17, 20, 21, 22, and 23, 10:30 a.m.

Anteater Zookeeper Chat

February 20 - 23, 1:10 p.m.

February School Vacation Week FPZ

February 19 - 23, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cotton-top Tamarin Zookeeper Chat

February 17, 20, 21, 22, and 23, 10:30 a.m.

Anteater Zookeeper Chat

February 20 - 23, 1:10 p.m.

February School Vacation Week FPZ

February 19 - 23, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cotton-top Tamarin Zookeeper Chat

February 17, 20, 21, 22, and 23, 10:30 a.m.

Anteater Zookeeper Chat

February 20 - 23, 1:10 p.m.

February School Vacation Week FPZ

February 19 - 23, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cotton-top Tamarin Zookeeper Chat

February 17, 20, 21, 22, and 23, 10:30 a.m.

Anteater Zookeeper Chat

February 20 - 23, 1:10 p.m.

Curious Cubs Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for ages 3 to 4 years. Pre-registration required.

Playful Paws Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for age 2 to 3 years. Pre-registration required.

Baird's Tapir Zookeeper Chat

Saturday, April 21, 11:30 a.m.

World Wildlife Day

Saturday, March 3, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Curious Cubs Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for ages 3 to 4 years. Pre-registration required.

Playful Paws Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for age 2 to 3 years. Pre-registration required.

Breakfast with the Gorillas

December 1, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.

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

FrogWatch Citizen Science Training

Saturday March 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Roaring Birthday Celebration for the Lion Brothers

Saturday, March 10, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Curious Cubs Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for ages 3 to 4 years. Pre-registration required.

Playful Paws Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for age 2 to 3 years. Pre-registration required.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Animal Enrichment

Saturday, March 17, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Curious Cubs Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for ages 3 to 4 years. Pre-registration required.

Playful Paws Playgroup

Fridays, January and March

Playgroup for age 2 to 3 years. Pre-registration required.

FrogWatch Citizen Science Training

Saturday March 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Fun in the Tropics

Saturday, March 24, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Wizarding Day

Saturday, April 7, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Anaconda Keeper Chat

Saturday, April 7, 10:30 a.m.

Barn Owl Zookeeper Chat

Saturday, April 7, 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Tarantula Zookeeper Chat

Saturday, April 7, 1:30 p.m.

April School Vacation Week

April 16 - 20, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bat Zookeeper Chat

April 16 - 20, 10:30 a.m., and April 17, 1:30 p.m.

Talk featuring Dr. Greg Rasmussen, Painted Dog Research Trust

Monday, April 16, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Emu Zookeeper Chat

April 16 - 20, 2:30 p.m.

April School Vacation Week

April 16 - 20, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bat Zookeeper Chat

April 16 - 20, 10:30 a.m., and April 17, 1:30 p.m.

Emu Zookeeper Chat

April 16 - 20, 2:30 p.m.

April School Vacation Week

April 16 - 20, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bat Zookeeper Chat

April 16 - 20, 10:30 a.m., and April 17, 1:30 p.m.

Zoorific tales with Big Joe the Storyteller

Wednesday, April 18, 2:00 p.m.

Emu Zookeeper Chat

April 16 - 20, 2:30 p.m.

April School Vacation Week

April 16 - 20, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bat Zookeeper Chat

April 16 - 20, 10:30 a.m., and April 17, 1:30 p.m.

Emu Zookeeper Chat

April 16 - 20, 2:30 p.m.

April School Vacation Week

April 16 - 20, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bat Zookeeper Chat

April 16 - 20, 10:30 a.m., and April 17, 1:30 p.m.

Emu Zookeeper Chat

April 16 - 20, 2:30 p.m.

Party for the Planet

Saturday, April 21, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Baird's Tapir Zookeeper Chat

Saturday, April 21, 11:30 a.m.

ArtWeek

Saturday, May 5, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Celebrate Azize’s birthday

Saturday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Celebrate Mother's Day at Franklin Park Zoo

Sunday, May 13, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Super Hero Day

Saturday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Siberian Crane Zookeeper Chat

Saturday, May 19, 10:30 a.m.

Bongo Zookeeper Chat

Saturday, June 17, 1:30 p.m.

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Uncorked

Saturday, June 2, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Raise a toast to Uncorked, our annual wine-tasting event!

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Bongo Zookeeper Chat

Saturday, June 17, 1:30 p.m.

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

World Giraffe Day

Saturday, June 23, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Giraffe Zookeeper Chat

Saturday, June 23, 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Giraffe Zookeeper Chat

Saturday, June 30, 5:30 p.m.

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Butterflies & Fairy Houses

Saturday, July 7, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Butterfly Zookeeper Chat

Saturday, July 7, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Good Humor

July 13 - 15

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Good Humor

July 13 - 15

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Good Humor

July 13 - 15

Kea Enrichment

Sunday, July 15, 11:00 a.m.

Goat Enrichment

Sunday, July 15, 11:30 a.m.

Andean Condor Enrichment

Sunday, July 15, 1:30 p.m.

Porcupine Enrichment

Sunday, July 15, 2:00 p.m.

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Breakfast with the Red Pandas

November 3 and January 20, 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

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

Meet the Zookeepers Day

Saturday, July 21, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Porcupine Feeding

Saturday, July 21, 10:30 a.m.

Warthog Training Session

Saturday, July 21, 11:00 a.m.

Anteater Feeding

Saturday, July 21, 11:30 a.m.

Andean Condor Training Session

Saturday, July 21, 1:30 p.m.

Goat Zookeeper Chat

Saturday, July 21, 2:00 p.m.

Kea Enrichment & Zookeeper Chat

Saturday, July 21, 2:30 p.m.

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Lecture: Africa's vulture collapse: Where do we go from here?

Thursday, July 26, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Free Fun Friday

Friday, August 3, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Meet Mystery-Solving Heroes, PJ Masks

Saturday, August 4, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Dino-mite Crafts & Activities

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

Celebrate our all-new summer immersive experience, Destination Dino, with fun kid activities like fossil hunting and dino footprint crafts! Activities included with regular zoo admission. Destination Dino tickets not included.

World Lion Day

Saturday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Dino-mite Crafts & Activities

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

Celebrate our all-new summer immersive experience, Destination Dino, with fun kid activities like fossil hunting and dino footprint crafts! Activities included with regular zoo admission. Destination Dino tickets not included.

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Brew at the Zoo

August 18, 3:30

This annual beer-tasting event features stations hosted by local breweries and restaurants.

Breakfast with the Sloth

Nov. 18, Dec. 16, and Jan. 5, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.

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

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Dino-mite Crafts & Activities

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

Celebrate our all-new summer immersive experience, Destination Dino, with fun kid activities like fossil hunting and dino footprint crafts! Activities included with regular zoo admission. Destination Dino tickets not included.

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Breakfast with the Lions

Sunday, August 26, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.

Rise and Dine with the Lions! Registration required.

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Dino-mite Crafts & Activities

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

Celebrate our all-new summer immersive experience, Destination Dino, with fun kid activities like fossil hunting and dino footprint crafts! Activities included with regular zoo admission. Destination Dino tickets not included.

Breakfast with the Sloth

Nov. 18, Dec. 16, and Jan. 5, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.

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

Prehistoric Dino Day

Saturday, September 1, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Mystery Animal Encounter

Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo, by turtle exhibit
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekends, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Petting Zoo

Weekends, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekends, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Petting Zoo

Weekends, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

AARP Day

Sunday, September 9

Aussie Aviary

Weekends, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Petting Zoo

Weekends, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

International Red Panda Day

Saturday, September 15, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Breakfast with the Sloth

Nov. 18, Dec. 16, and Jan. 5, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.

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

Aussie Aviary

Weekends, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Petting Zoo

Weekends, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Talk: The Baird’s Tapir Survival Alliance

Monday, September 17, 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

Aussie Aviary

Weekends, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Petting Zoo

Weekends, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekends, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Petting Zoo

Weekends, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Aussie Aviary

Weekends, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Petting Zoo

Weekends, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Pirates and Princesses Day

Saturday, September 29, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Guinea Hog Training

Saturday, September 29, 1:00 p.m.

Aussie Aviary

Weekends, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Outback Trail exhibit

Petting Zoo

Weekends, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Jack O' Lantern Journey

October 5 - November 10

Carve lasting memories this season amongst thousands of hand-carved Jack O’ Lanterns!

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Breakfast with the Red Pandas

November 3 and January 20, 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

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

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Wonder Day

Sunday, October 7, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Recycle Band

Sunday, October 7, 11:00 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Puppet Show

Sunday, October 7, 11:30 a.m.

Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

The Movement at Berklee

Sunday, October 7, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Aussie Aviary
Weather permitting

Red Panda Zookeeper Chat

Sunday, October 7, 1:00 p.m.

Mystery Animal Encounter

October 7, 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Breakfast with the Gorillas

December 1, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.

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

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Zoo Howl

October 27 & 28, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Thrills, chills, and animals lurk around every corner on our Trick-or-Treat Trail.

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Tapir Zookeeper Chat

October 27, 11:30

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

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Red Panda Zookeeper Chat

October 27, 2:00

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Zoo Howl

October 27 & 28, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Thrills, chills, and animals lurk around every corner on our Trick-or-Treat Trail.

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Tapir Zookeeper Chat

October 28, 11:30

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

Big Joe the Storyteller

1:00 - 1:45 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Red Panda Zookeeper Chat

October 28, 2:00

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Breakfast with the Red Pandas

November 3 and January 20, 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

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

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

The Movement at Berklee

Saturday, November 10, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Our animals will enjoy musical interludes as a form of enrichment at their exhibits courtesy of the Berklee College of Music.

Tiger Zookeeper Chat

Saturday, November 10, 1:30 p.m.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Tiger Zookeeper Chat

Monday, November 12, 1:30 p.m.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Friendsgiving

Saturday, November 17, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Watch as animals receive festive enrichment, and learn more about their unique bonds through zookeeper chats, an education station and more!

Gorilla Zookeeper Chat

Saturday, November 17, 10:15 a.m.

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Lemur Zookeeper Chat

Saturday, November 17, 11:30 a.m.

Prairie Dog Zookeeper Chat

Saturday, November 17, 1:00 p.m.

Lion Zookeeper Chat

Saturday, November 17, 1:30 p.m.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Kangaroo Zookeeper Chat

Saturday, November 17, 2:30 p.m.

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Breakfast with the Sloth

Nov. 18, Dec. 16, and Jan. 5, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.

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

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Mystery Animal Encounter

10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Location: Children's Zoo Meeting Barn
Weather permitting

Education Station

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest

Arts & Crafts

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Sloth Zookeeper Chat

11:30 a.m.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Pygmy Hippo Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Bird's World Zookeeper Chat

11:00 a.m.

Location: Look for location sign in Bird's World entryway.

Gorilla Forage Feed and Zookeeper Chat

2:00 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest (indoor gorilla exhibit)

Franklin Farm Zookeeper Chat

3:00 p.m.

Location: Franklin Farm

Breakfast with the Gorillas

December 1, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.

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

Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan

Saturday, December 8, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Meet Santa at the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan for free family photos!

Breakfast with the Sloth

Nov. 18, Dec. 16, and Jan. 5, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.

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

December School Vacation Week

December 26 - 29, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Spend a WILD winter school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo!

December School Vacation Week

December 26 - 29, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Spend a WILD winter school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo!

December School Vacation Week

December 26 - 29, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Spend a WILD winter school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo!

December School Vacation Week

December 26 - 29, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Spend a WILD winter school vacation week at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo!

Breakfast with the Sloth

Nov. 18, Dec. 16, and Jan. 5, 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.

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

Breakfast with the Red Pandas

November 3 and January 20, 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

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