Zoos

Lion's Den

★★★★☆ 4.7 (9 reviews)

📍 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

🌐 www.zoonewengland.org/franklin-park-zoo/exhibits/kalahari-kingdom

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9 AM–4 PM
Tuesday	9 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–4 PM
Thursday	9 AM–4 PM
Friday	9 AM–4 PM
Saturday	9 AM–4 PM
Sunday	9 AM–4 PM

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About Lion's Den

Lion's Den is a zoo in Boston, MA. Lion's Den features a unique interactive experience where visitors can climb into a crashed land rover in Kalahari Kingdom to get nose-to-nose viewing with African lions. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9 visitors.

Quick Facts

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

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Lion's Den features a unique interactive experience where visitors can climb into a crashed land rover in Kalahari Kingdom to get nose-to-nose viewing with African lions
⭐The zoo's African lions produce rumbling roars that can be heard echoing far beyond their habitat, creating an immersive sensory experience across the park
⭐Lion's Den offers multiple distinct viewing angles for lion observation including through glass at a ranger station, across a moat, and from inside the crashed land rover exhibit
⭐The zoo maintains over 10 major exhibit areas including Kalahari Kingdom, Gorilla Grove, Tropical Forest, and seasonal exhibits like Aussie Aviary and Butterfly Hollow

💬 What Visitors 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.