Zoo & Aquarium

Franklin Park Zoo

📍 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121, USA

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Quick Facts

Location: USA, Boston
Category: Zoo & Aquarium
Duration: 2-4 hours
Opening Hours: Daily 9:00-16:00 · Seasonal timetable on the official Hours, Info & FAQ page (checked 4 November 2026): October to 8 November daily 9:00-16:00; 9 November to 31 March daily 9:00-16:00, closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; April to July weekdays 9:00-17:00 and weekends 9:00-18:00; August and September daily 9:00-17:00. Last ticket is sold one hour before closing. The Boston Lights night event runs 17:00-22:30 with its own ticket. Hours may change for special events, announced in advance.
Ticket Price: Adult: Priced by date and time; the zoo says booking online in advance is usually cheapest and gate prices are the highest, with a $1.50 processing fee per online ticket · Child: Children under 2 are free · Groups of 10 or more non-members pay $21.95 per adult and $14.95 per child; registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits pay $10 per person and must reserve in advance (not sold online). Massachusetts EBT and WIC cardholders pay $7 per person for daytime admission, up to four people, through December; ConnectorCare cardholders pay $11 including the $1.50 fee, up to four. Military and teacher discounts are verified through ID.me, online or at the gate. Boston Lights night entry is ticketed separately.
Address: 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121, USA
Coordinates: 42.3030, -71.0880

Introduction

Founded in 1912 inside Boston's largest park, Franklin Park Zoo is one of New England's oldest zoos, covering about 72 acres. Key landmarks include the Serengeti Crossing savanna, the Gorilla Grove conservation area with its western lowland gorilla troops, and an African rainforest aviary. The 2022 'Above: Giraffe' habitat adds elevated platforms for face-level looks at the giraffes, while winter brings the illuminated Boston Lights lantern festival.

✨ Highlights

Gorilla Grove western lowland gorilla troops

At Franklin Park Zoo, Gorilla Grove western lowland gorilla troops is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Two-tier 'Above: Giraffe' habitat and Serengeti Crossing savanna

At Franklin Park Zoo, Two-tier 'Above: Giraffe' habitat and Serengeti Crossing savanna is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

African rainforest and aviary greenhouse exhibits

At Franklin Park Zoo, African rainforest and aviary greenhouse exhibits is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Winter Boston Lights lantern festival evening event

At Franklin Park Zoo, Winter Boston Lights lantern festival evening event is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

🛈 Practical Info

→Last tickets：One hour before closing

→Duration：About 2-3 hours

→Night event：Boston Lights 17:00-22:30, separate ticket

→Address：1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121

→Transportation：MBTA Orange Line to Forest Hills or Ruggles then bus; by car via Murray Hill Rd with on-site parking

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday	9:00-16:00
Tuesday	9:00-16:00
Wednesday	9:00-16:00
Thursday	9:00-16:00
Friday	9:00-16:00
Saturday	9:00-16:00
Sunday	9:00-16:00

Seasonal timetable on the official Hours, Info & FAQ page (checked 4 November 2026): October to 8 November daily 9:00-16:00; 9 November to 31 March daily 9:00-16:00, closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; April to July weekdays 9:00-17:00 and weekends 9:00-18:00; August and September daily 9:00-17:00. Last ticket is sold one hour before closing. The Boston Lights night event runs 17:00-22:30 with its own ticket. Hours may change for special events, announced in advance.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	Priced by date and time; the zoo says booking online in advance is usually cheapest and gate prices are the highest, with a $1.50 processing fee per online ticket
Child	Children under 2 are free
Free Admission	Members get free daytime admission year-round

Groups of 10 or more non-members pay $21.95 per adult and $14.95 per child; registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits pay $10 per person and must reserve in advance (not sold online). Massachusetts EBT and WIC cardholders pay $7 per person for daytime admission, up to four people, through December; ConnectorCare cardholders pay $11 including the $1.50 fee, up to four. Military and teacher discounts are verified through ID.me, online or at the gate. Boston Lights night entry is ticketed separately.

💡 Tips

• The zoo covers 72 acres; the site notes that how long a visit takes depends on your pace and which habitats you stop at, with the Outback Trail, African Savannah and Tropical Forest as the main walks.

• One membership gives year-round daytime entry to both Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo.

• From 9 November to 31 March the zoo is open daily 9:00-16:00, stops selling tickets one hour before closing, and is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

• Through the colder months the Boston Lights night event runs daily 17:00-22:30 and requires its own ticket.

• Admission is priced by date and time; the zoo says booking online in advance is usually cheapest and gate prices are the highest.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Franklin Park Zoo?

Monday: 9:00-16:00; Tuesday: 9:00-16:00; Wednesday: 9:00-16:00; Thursday: 9:00-16:00; Friday: 9:00-16:00; Saturday: 9:00-16:00; Sunday: 9:00-16:00; Seasonal timetable on the official Hours, Info & FAQ page (checked 4 November 2026): October to 8 November daily 9:00-16:00; 9 November to 31 March daily 9:00-16:00, closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; April to July weekdays 9:00-17:00 and weekends 9:00-18:00; August and September daily 9:00-17:00. Last ticket is sold one hour before closing. The Boston Lights night event runs 17:00-22:30 with its own ticket. Hours may change for special events, announced in advance.

How much is the admission for Franklin Park Zoo?

Adult: Priced by date and time; the zoo says booking online in advance is usually cheapest and gate prices are the highest, with a $1.50 processing fee per online ticket; Child: Children under 2 are free; Free Admission: Members get free daytime admission year-round; Groups of 10 or more non-members pay $21.95 per adult and $14.95 per child; registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits pay $10 per person and must reserve in advance (not sold online). Massachusetts EBT and WIC cardholders pay $7 per person for daytime admission, up to four people, through December; ConnectorCare cardholders pay $11 including the $1.50 fee, up to four. Military and teacher discounts are verified through ID.me, online or at the gate. Boston Lights night entry is ticketed separately.

Any practical tips for visiting Franklin Park Zoo?

The zoo covers 72 acres; the site notes that how long a visit takes depends on your pace and which habitats you stop at, with the Outback Trail, African Savannah and Tropical Forest as the main walks. One membership gives year-round daytime entry to both Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo.