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Family Fun Program

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

Family Fun Program

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

Family Fun Program

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

Family Fun Program

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

Family Fun Program

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

Family Fun Program

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

Breakfast with the Birds

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

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

Breakfast with the Gorillas

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

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

Breakfast with the Goats

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

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

Breakfast with the Red Pandas

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

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

Breakfast with the Kangaroos

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

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

Breakfast with the Hippo

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

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

Breakfast with the Kangaroos

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

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

Breakfast with the Fennec Fox

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

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

Breakfast with the Camel

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

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

Breakfast with the Kangaroos

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

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

Breakfast with the Red Pandas

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

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

Breakfast with the Sloth

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

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

Zootopia

June 6, 2026

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

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Zootopia

June 6, 2026

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

Learn More

Big Joe the Storyteller

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

Location: Tropical Forest Hippo Theater (indoors)

Big Joe the Storyteller

10:30 and 11:30 p.m.

Location: Tropical Forest, Hippo Theater

Zootopia

June 6, 2026

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

Learn More

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Red Panda Day

September 20, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Join us and zoos worldwide as we celebrate Red Panda Day.

Learn More

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Protecting the World’s Fastest Cat: A Conversation with Laurie Marker, Founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund

September 25, 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Fabulous Fifth Birthday Celebration

October 5, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

We're celebrating a slew of fall babies with a party you don’t want to miss!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Zoo Howl

October 25 & 26, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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

Learn More

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Zoo Howl

October 25 & 26, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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

Learn More

Petting Zoo

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather.
Location: Franklin Farm
Weather permitting

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Boston Lights

6:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Boston Lights is back again, illuminating Franklin Park Zoo’s 72-acres with a stunning array of all-new lanterns and lights!

Learn More

Camel Chat

11:00 a.m.

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

Franklin Farm Chat

10:00 a.m.

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

Andean Condor Keeper Chat

1:00 p.m.

Animals are common characters in legend and myth. Join us at Raptor Ridge to discover why the Andean condor has a special place in South American history.
Location: Raptor Ridge
Weather permitting

Giraffe Chat

1:30 p.m.

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild.
Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground
Weather permitting

Gorilla Forage Feed & Chat

2:00 p.m.

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

Tapir Chat

2:30 p.m.

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

Zootopia

June 6, 2026

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

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