💬 What Parents Say

  • 🕐Visit on weekdays, especially mild or rainy days, to see lions more active and enjoy the exhibits with fewer crowds. Visitors report that lions are more engaged when there are fewer people around.
  • 💡Plan to spend time at multiple viewpoints around the lion habitat. The venue offers several vantage points including a crashed Land Rover in Kalahari Kingdom for close nose-to-nose viewing and a ranger station with glass viewing, plus views across the moat.
  • 💡Be aware that lions are most inactive during hot days, preferring to lounge in shade. Visit on cooler days or later in the afternoon for potentially more active lion behavior.
  • 💡Take advantage of the special seasonal events and exhibits throughout the year, including Biodiversity Walks and themed celebration days, to enhance your educational experience beyond the standard lion viewing.

Hours

Monday9 AM–4 PM
Tuesday9 AM–4 PM
Wednesday9 AM–4 PM
Thursday9 AM–4 PM
Friday9 AM–4 PM
Saturday9 AM–4 PM
Sunday9 AM–4 PM

Lion's Den

★★★★☆ 4.7 (9 reviews)
📍 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121
Type
Zoo
Location
Franklin Park Zoo, Boston area
Best For
All ages
Highlights
Kalahari Kingdom with African lions, giraffe feeding, gorilla encounters, animal chats and experiences
Membership
Available with benefits and discounts

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