Zoo News

Double the reason to celebrate at Stone Zoo

Tuesday July 21, 2015

Cotton-top tamarin twins can be seen on exhibit.

Ring-tailed lemur twins born at Franklin Park Zoo

Thursday June 25, 2015

Twins can be seen on exhibit with their mother.

Introducing two new faces at Stone Zoo

Wednesday June 17, 2015

Markhor born and Caribbean flamingo hatched.

Coalition of leading conservation and animal protection groups supports Massachusetts ivory and rhino horn sale ban

Monday June 8, 2015

A coalition of leading animal welfare organizations including the MSPCA-Angell, Zoo New England, Born Free USA, International Fund for Animal Welfare, The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International have joined together to encourage the passage of legislation to ban the sale of ivory and rhinoceros horn in Massachusetts.

Call to action! Support your Zoos!

Monday June 1, 2015

We are asking for your help to ensure that the Zoos thrive and offer these meaningful experiences. Almost every major zoo in the country is financed, in part, with public funds. They are great examples of public/private partnerships.

Kiki, a western lowland gorilla, gives birth to her fourth baby

Friday May 15, 2015

The staff at Franklin Park Zoo is thrilled to announce that Kiki, a western lowland gorilla, gave birth on Thursday morning inside the Tropical Forest building.

Lions will once again roar at Franklin Park Zoo

Monday May 11, 2015

The staff at Franklin Park Zoo is pleased to announce the addition of two new lions, who are expected to make their exhibit debut this month.

Camel Trek to debut at Franklin Park Zoo

Friday May 1, 2015

This spring, get up close to camels and even enjoy a ride at Franklin Park Zoo’s new Camel Trek attraction!

Franklin Park Zoo announces gorilla, Kiki, is pregnant

Wednesday April 15, 2015

The staff at Franklin Park Zoo is pleased to announce that Kiki, one of the Zoo’s four female western lowland gorillas, is pregnant with her fourth baby. The birth is expected this spring.