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Special Offers

Admission to both Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo is free all year long with your membership


Please Note:
Discount cards and coupons may not be combined with other offers.

Free Veterans Day Admission for Veterans and Immediate Family Members, November 11

In honor of Veterans Day, admission to Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo will be free on Monday, November 11 for veterans and their immediate family members.

Join us for a crisp fall day at the Zoo, enjoying the beauty of the season and the diversity of wildlife from around the world.

  • Free for veterans and their immediate family members
  • Must show proper military identification
  • Last admission is at 3:00 p.m.

Boston CityPASS®

Spend less, experience more!

Save 45% on admission to top Boston’s top four attractions. Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order, over nine days. One easy purchase and mobile ticket delivery saves time and money. LEARN MORE

CityPASS ticket holders do not need advance reservations. Simply purchase CityPASS online, then show your mobile ticket QR code to the Admissions attendant at the gate to enter.

BPS Sundays

The first two Sundays of the month at Franklin Park Zoo through December 2024

Franklin Park Zoo is excited to participate in the City of Boston’s BPS Sundays program to expand opportunities for Boston Public Schools students and their families that can spark curiosity, deepen connections to the natural world, and also create lasting memories.

Please note: BPS tickets can only be used for daytime general admission. They cannot be applied to the evening Boston Lights event. 

Learn more!

ConnectorCare Card Benefits

ConnectorCare cardholders receive general admission for $11 per person, including a $1 transaction fee for each ticket, for up to four people at both Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo. Please use promo code CARE when purchasing tickets to receive this admission price. Please be ready to present your card at the Admissions booth upon arrival. Offer is only valid for Massachusetts residents through Dec. 31, 2024.

If you have any questions, please call 617-989-2076 and our staff will be happy to assist you.

Purchase Franklin Park Zoo Tickets     Purchase Stone Zoo Tickets

We are proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional AssistanceMassachusetts Health Connector, and Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, by broadening accessibility to cultural programming. See the full list of participating organizations offering EBTWIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

EBT and WIC Benefits

Discounted General Admission Tickets

Massachusetts EBT and WIC cardholders receive general daytime admission for $5 per person, for up to four people. Offer is valid for Massachusetts residents through Dec. 31, 2024. 

Online Tickets: To receive the EBT/WIC discount for online purchases, you will need to verify your eligibility prior to purchasing your tickets. You will be prompted to log into or create an account with ID.Me to verify your identity and EBT/WIC affiliation. For help troubleshooting the Id.me application, please visit the ID.me Help Center.

Gate Tickets: If purchasing tickets at the gate, please be ready to present your card at the Admissions booth upon arrival.

Discounted Family Membership

For $40, EBT and WIC cardholders can become Family Level members and enjoy free general daytime admission to Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo year-round. This membership includes two named adult cardholders and up to four children. Memberships are intended for one household, and are non-refundable and non-transferrable. As a Zoo New England member, you also receive discounts on food and gift purchases, party rentals, education programs, invites to members-only events and exhibit previews.

To receive the EBT/WIC discount, you will need to verify your eligibility prior to purchasing your membership. You will be prompted to log into or create an account with ID.Me to verify your identity and EBT/WIC affiliation. For help troubleshooting the Id.me application, please visit the ID.me Help Center.

Please Note:

  • Offer is only valid for Massachusetts residents through Dec. 31, 2024.
  • P-EBT cards are not eligible for this discount.
  • You may also purchase an EBT/WIC Membership at our admissions gates any time we're open.

 ZooLights and Boston Lights

We offer discounted tickets for EBT/WIC cardholders at our annual events, ZooLights at Stone Zoo, and Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo. 

Contact Us

Please call 617-989-2076 with any questions, and our staff will be happy to assist you. 

We are proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional AssistanceMassachusetts Health Connector, and Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, by broadening accessibility to cultural programming. See the full list of participating organizations offering EBTWIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

Group Rates

Zoo New England offers admission discounts for groups of 10 or more non-members. 
More Information

Library Passes

To use the library discount, you must present the physical library ticket at the Zoo's admission booth. Reservations are not required for this discount. Please note: we will not accept any confirmation emails; you must have the physical ticket. Check with your library about when to pick up the pass, as many libraries are closed on weekends. 

Library passes may be used for general daytime admission only. They cannot be used for our evening Boston Lights or ZooLights events.

Contact us for more information.

Military/Teacher/Reciprocal discounts

Military:

All active military personnel and their dependents receive a 50 percent discount on general, daytime admission. Active military personnel also receive discounts on membership.

To receive the military discount for online purchases, you will need to verify your eligibility prior to purchasing your tickets. You will be prompted to log into or create an account with ID.Me to verify your identity and affiliation. For help troubleshooting the Id.me application, please visit the ID.me Help Center.

Teachers:

Teachers who are part of MTA, BTU, or AFT- MA chapter receive a 50 percent discount on general, daytime admission. Teachers also receive discounts on membership. Please be ready to present the appropriate ID for each individual. Offer available at admissions gate for in-person rates only, not online tickets. 

Reciprocal Memberships:

Members of many AZA accredited institutions receive a 50 percent discount on general, daytime admission.