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Accessibility Statement available on website
Visitor tip
Start with the Tropical Forest exhibit to see the gorillas—visitors consistently highlight this as the peaceful, beautiful centerpiece of the zoo. Plan to spend 2-3 hours total exploring all habitats.
Visitor tip
Bring your own snacks or budget extra for food—multiple reviewers note that zoo food is pricey. The walking paths are easy and enjoyable, so you'll have plenty of comfortable spots to rest.
About Franklin Park Zoo
Gardens, a zoo & an arboretum. This park, part of the Emerald Necklace of green spaces, includes a zoo, golf course & arboretum.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- Gorilla Grove, Giraffe Savannah, Tropical Forest, interactive animal chats and feeding experiences
- Membership
- Yes — includes access to two zoos
- School Groups
- Free admission for MA schools K-12 weekdays during school year
What visitors say
Franklin Park Zoo is an amazing place to visit! The zoo is clean, well-organized, and perfect for families, kids, or anyone who loves animals. The Tropical Forest with the gorillas is the highlight — peaceful, beautiful, and…
Had a fairly good experience as far as a winter trip could go. Didn't see any staff around other than who was working to clean exhibits. The African exhibit was under construction. Crews were very polite. Some animals were unavailable…
Franklin Park Zoo is a fun family outing with lots of different animal habitats to explore from giraffes and gorillas to farm animals and butterflies. It’s a nice way to spend a couple of hours outdoors and kids especially enjoy the…
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Did You Know?
- Franklin Park Zoo is part of Boston's Emerald Necklace, a historic chain of connected green spaces designed to create a unified park system throughout the city
- Massachusetts school groups (K-12) receive free admission on weekdays during the regular school year, making it a significant educational resource for the state
- Zoo membership provides access to both Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo, offering dual-facility benefits in a single membership program
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