
Black-tailed prairie dog
Saturday, June 21: Stone Zoo will close at 4:00 p.m. in preparation for our Bourbon and BBQ event. Please plan your visit accordingly, thanks!
Black-tailed prairie dog
Hop out of hibernation and head to Franklin Park Zoo this winter—there’s snow much to explore!
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Many animals are incredibly adaptable and can tolerate cold weather. These animals, like our lion, can be seen year-round. But others aren’t as able to acclimate to the cold temperatures. When the temperature is too cold for them to enjoy their outdoor habitat, they stay indoors in their warm, off-exhibit space.
Many other animals may be outdoors and viewable depending on weather conditions, particularly on milder winter days when the temperature is above freezing.
Kept at a balmy 72 degrees, Franklin Park Zoo’s Tropical Forest is a great place to escape the cold! The Tropical Forest is an oasis in a New England winter, complete with water fountains, free-flight birds and 50+ species of exotic animals.
Bird’s World is the oldest building at Franklin Park Zoo and home to birds from around the world.
Indoor dining is available at the Farmhouse Café, where you can choose from a savory selection of wraps, sandwiches, salads and pizza, as well as other kid-friendly options. Visit the Things Wild gift shop near the Outback Trail for "grab and go" snack items.
Absolutely! We hold education programs year-round and offer many special events –many with winter or holiday themes—throughout the winter.
See the zoo from a new point of view in our exclusive encounters with sloths, giraffes, red pandas, tortoises, and more!